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.







Sunday, August 22, 2010

Still Sunday, August 22nd



In addition to the 4 1/4 miles I walked this AM. I rode my bike 20 miles (yes a pedal bike, not a Harley) and after I got home decided I had not done enough for today so, I ran a slow 11 minute mile on the Jr. High track. Some would call that a jog vs. a run. Of course they probably are not 73 either. I need to get in shape, as am thinking of running in the annual Blueberry Stomp. I skipped last year due to my long recovery from pneumonia. I think my lungs were irreparably damaged to some extent, as I still don't have the staying power I did in "08 when I ran in about 20 + races. Surely someone out there wants to join me for next Sundays program??? Remember, your heart is counting on you to give it some work to do. I don't think it was put there to remain running on idle!
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