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.







Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Tuesday, August 17th






Having a whale of a good time! Check out my cholesterol changes, brought about from my exercise program. You could have similar results. Proof that exercise is good for you.
Getting everything ready to take off on my walk right after labor day. Looking at all the maps, routes, etc. Tuning up all the electronic equipment, GPS, phones, chargers, etc. Crunch time is coming. Walked an additional 2 1/8th miles last evening and 3 1/4th this AM. I feel that I am ready to commit to 20 mile walks. Don't forget to work a walk into your schedules. It will do you a great deal of good. You might even enjoy it. Walked 2 1/2 miles additional this afternoon. Would have gone on for several more but was called in to work on a detention pond. And so it goes.
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