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.







Friday, October 15, 2010

Friday, October 15th

Fern's B & B which turned into just a B (for Bed) no B for breakfast. Windsor, MO. Spend a last restful night before the last short ride to Clinton (the end of the trail). 9-30-10
The abandoned Chicago, R.I. and Pacific track below the MKT rail bridge. Windsor, MO.
The MKT railroad (Katy Trail) crosses over the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. Another abandoned track that I am told will be made into a walking and biking trail someday.
One of the few surviving power lines along the Katy Trail (track).

High point on the trail, or so they say. 955 ft. above sea level. I looked ahead and it still looked like it was still a slight grade upward.
Note the snake tail, this one was crawling down and then under the railroad bridge. Pretty good size.
Sedalia Station, MO.

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