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 29, 2010

Saturday, May 29th

Took me about 5 hours to get to Scottsburg and into the Quality INN Motel. Set up by mayor Bill Graham to be comped. Another acquaintance of Richards. Then a much needed shower, had lunch and then an hour plus long interview with a reporter from the Salem, IN newspaper. I tell you all, that my hips and back hurt so bad today that I did not think I would make the 10 or so miles to Scottsburg. Additionally, the backpack is destroying my shoulders. I need to take some time to mend and re equip as the way I am going I will end up only being able to walk from the bed to the bathroom. So I will be off to do just that. Hopefully mending in short order. Oh, and another tick was discovered when I showered at the Hotel. I have never had a tick on me in my life until this trip. They are everywhere. They are like the dogs who run out onto the road after me, they are everywhere.
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