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, September 7, 2010

Tuesday, September 7th




Ran the 5K Blueberry Stomp. Respectable time. Was not sure I would be able to run the whole thing, but with the crowd encouragement how could you not finish. Even with a painful foot and hip? Looking forward to the 11th when I will be out on the trail again. I am seriously considering riding my bike on this leg as my shoulders do not seem to want to support a heavy backpack. Try to forgive me if I do. It will still not be effortless.
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