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.







Saturday, May 22, 2010

Saturday May 22nd

Picking up the ADT Trail (modified) in Southern Indiana. Had to take dog and grandson home. Will be walking states one by one rather than continuously. Wish me luck. Will be walking without the aid of my dog and grandson. Have logged 319.75 miles so far. Hope to pick up the pace, but if I don't I don't expect any penalty.
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  1. KenMay 23, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    Hang in there, Uncle John! Christine, The kids, and I are reading your blog regularly, watching your progress! We're all SOOOO proud of you! Love!

    Kenny Crysler

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