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, September 23, 2010

Thursday, September 24th

Only was able to complete 20 miles today bringing the total to 361. The wind was terrible, steady at around 25 with gusts up to 35. I could only average 5.6 mph with maximum effort. I felt like I was being pushed back to where I began. I gave up as it was too exhausting. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day. I am counting on it. I need to get on the Katy Trail soon or I will be out of time and money. Money first. Extra nights of lodging adds up. In Hannibal MO at the present, will head back accross into IL tomorrow and continue down river (It is flater in IL). I had to cross the Interstate 72 bridge to get here. I think I held my breath for the 2 miles I was on I 72. Only bridge in town.
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