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.







Monday, June 7, 2010

Saturday June 5th

After a trial run with Shelly on the trails in Spring Mills State Park, near Mitchell, IN, it turns out she is not ready to go. So back to the stable again. I don't think she is ever going to be the trail dog I so wished for. I camped overnight and pulled up stakes early and drove the 200 miles back home again. I guess I am going to have to go alone or try to find someone who would like to go with me. I keep reassessing and reassessing but don't seem to come up with the right program to fulfill the dream. I still am not up to par myself, but have high hopes that such will pass. Later! John
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