At age 72, I am planning to walk across American to bring awareness of how exercise etc. can help bring about a healthier heart and vascular system, lower blood pressure, etc., and to raise funds, as well, for the American Heart Association. I welcome you to follow me on my journey! My plan for 2010 is to walk from Lewes, DE to St. Louis, MO or further if possible. In 2005 I was leading a sedentary life and weighed 201 lbs. I started walking and then running and lost 36 lbs, significantly lowered my blood pressure, my bad cholesterol, and raised my good cholesterol equally. My journey will commence on or about April 30th. Help the A.H.A. by donating thru the web site: Michianaheartwalk.kintera.org/johnwalksamerica. If all goes well I hope to be in St. Louis sometime in September 2010.







Wednesday, April 28, 2010

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Sorry for the spelling errors in the 28th blog post. I must really be tired.

April 27 and April 28

April 27 we, Shelly, John III, and myself rented a car in South Bend, IN and drove 12 hours to the Baltimore airport where we dropped off the car and stayed the night at the Red Roof Inn. We rented a car again on the 28th and Pete Nelson who volunteers for the ADT drove us to Lewes where we had a great lunch at Gilligans Waterfront Restaurant. Pete went out of his way to see us to our destination. He is a standup guy in my book. We will see him again in 4 or 5 days as he will drive us over the Bay Bridge, as there is no foot traffic allowed on the bridge. Shelly, my dog, was allowed to join us on the deck. Mikki, our waitress was kind enough to serve Shelly water while we dined on fish and chips. Then at about 4 PM we were off the the water, pictures taken, Pete left to return the care to BWI airport, the three of us walked to our motel enjoying the scenes of one of the oldest towns in the US (1631). We walked 3.1 miles today. We will get everything organized for a much longer walk tomorrow. We are all quite tired from all the travel. Staying at the Sleep Inn and we hope to live upto the name. Pictures will be posted later.

Sunday, April 25, 2010

If you would like to help keep John on the trail you can help by becoming a sponsor. Send donations to John Wraight, c/o CMD, 1906 N. Oak Drive, Plymouth, IN 46563. In memo section of check enter: Walk 2010. Donations will help keep John walking and helping others become aware of the benefits to the cardio vascular system by walking. All donations greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Congratulations!

Congratulations on your new blog. We are excited to be a part of your efforts to raise awareness and dollars for Heart Disease and Stroke. You are truly an inspiration to all.