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.







Thursday, May 20, 2010

Tuesday May 18th

Walked 18 1/2 miles still on the towpath. Crossed into W Va on a low water toll bridge. The bridge is privately owned and you cannot cross it during high water as it is under water. The toll taker sticks out a tin can mounted on a stick to collect the money. 50 cents one way or 1.00 round trip. We did not think we would come back so we opted for the one way. After deciding not to follow the ADT on through W. Va. we did come back and the lady said, I though you were not coming back. I told her we like it better on the MD side, which made her happy.
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