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, May 5, 2010

May 5, 2010

Pete drove me to Queenstown and I walked back to his home about 10 miles. Calling it quits for the day. May cross the bridge tomorrow to Annapolis. Will have to see how dog and boy are doing. I may do another leg alone. We have covered 86.25 ADT Trail miles and an additional 12.25 off trail miles, total not quite 100 yet, but close. 5 1/2 days walking 1 day off for dog issues, 1/2day off for grandson feet issues, which may extend into 2 days off for him.
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  1. UnknownMay 6, 2010 at 6:41 AM

    I recommend 2nd pair of cushy socks for the foot issue. Hang in there. Enjoying the trip!

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