Day 3

Day 3 was probably the most inspiring. Of the nearly 2 thousand women who walked some were in treatment for breast cancer and there were many more survivors as well. On this day we really got to see the sheer number of us. Going through San Francisco we were more of a team and we actually met people we hadn't seen the 2 days prior. There were women from Alaska, Chicago, Nevada and points beyond. We met a gentleman who had walked every 3 day last year and planned to do the same this year. He was funny. He knew the exact menu for each day. I guess the foundation isn't too creative in the food department. Alison and I also figured out that it wasn't a race so we stopped in a cafe for a mocha and had chocolates from another store. There were some women who even went shopping. If we do this again that might be something to think about, seriously. The weather was cooler and the adrenaline was flowing. When we reached Fort Mason to get organized for our victory walk I didn't even feel my feet. I was floating. The cheers were constant and we felt like we really did accomplish something. Mike, Brendan, Don and Emily were there to cheer us on as well. Mike even got champagne for us to celebrate with! It made the event even more special to know that our family and friends supported us for those 60 miles. Thanks again to all of our supporters. Your emails of encouragement and phone messages got us through. Until we do this again, keep the Komen Foundation in your heart and if another 3 day walker asks for a donation, please do. It really does matter!!

Day 2

Our second day was a trip over the Golden Gate through Fort Baker to Sausalito. From there the route took us through Mill Valley and then back over the bridge to our camp site. We walked more than 22 miles this day. Alison and I did really well. We started out a little worried because Alison developed shin splints on her right ankle the night before. With the help from the medical crew her ankle was taped and many Ibuprofens later she felt much better. We walked slower, which was great for me, and we iced her ankle at every pit stop. It seemed to work and by the end of the day she was cured! I, on the other hand, didn't pay too much attention to my hot spots on my right foot and started to blister around the little toes. But, it didn't stop us. After dinner there was dancing in the big tent! Luckily camp shuts down at 9pm so even though we danced harder than we walked we were able to get to sleep at a decent time. On to day 3!

Day 1

Our walk started at the Cow Palace with an emotional send off by the 3Day Crew, there were tears. Well over a thousand of us walked through Daly City, past Lake Merced, toward the San Francisco Zoo. From there, we traveled through Golden Gate Park, surrounding neighborhoods, and finally Crissy Field where we set up our base camp. Our miles today totalled 20.4. Alison and I are looking forward to tomorrow where we head across the Golden Gate to Marin.

Alison and I are great walkers. We are mid pack, some faster, many slower. Our only complaint so far are minor hot spots on all 4 feet. Weather is great, will eat a good dinner, and will have no trouble sleeping.

Keep wishing us luck, 39.6 miles to go.

The Walk is Finally Here!!!!

This Friday, September 5 we will start our 60 mile Breast Cancer Walk. The walk will take us through San Francisco, over the Golden Gate and back again with camp set up in the Presidio. Our final day will be Sunday September 7. After several miles of training Alison and I are ready to go! We have our gear, good shoes and socks and the all important water bottle. If you are interested in keeping up with the walk please go to the3day.org and click on the support link. That link will give you information about the web cam, cheering stations and the final celebration in San Francisco. We would like to thank everyone who gave us well wishes, donated socks and discounted our shoes. And a big thank you to all who helped us get to our $2200 goal. We are very proud of our accomplishment so far and couldn't have done it without the help of good friends.
Keep us in your thoughts this weekend,
Adrienne and Alison