Dear Walkers!!! What a day we had. Some of you came across the Bay Bridge even after the terrible accident and you all had such great attitudes. Nancy was with us and smiling even after her 16 miles the previous day - great job Nancy. At the beginning of the walk, there were only two Lyon Street Stair veterans. Now there are 15. Congratulations! You all made it and took care of yourselves.
And what a surprise we had mid-way. Mauro was the first person I heard say that John Kerry was there. What? Was he on the stairs? Was he getting his exercise? Was it THE John Kerry? Yes, it was. Here he was in a suit, standing next to another man at one of the gorgeous houses along the stairs. Just the two of them.
We stopped and talked to him - very friendly, smiling, shaking hands. Even took a picture with one of the walkers. Seeing him seemed to make our steps a little lighter as we climbed the second part of the stairs. Walkers, in all the trips I've made up those stairs, I've never seen anyone famous...except for the hotties always cheering me on at the top of the stairs.
So now is a good time to start checking out whether you have the right shoes, the right socks, the right wicking underware, the right hat, the right hydration system, the right attitude. Remember that Sports Basement has a discount for you if you mention the Avon Walk - you probably drove right by it.
And it's also time to think about your fundraising. Have you sent a donation invitation to EVERYONE you know, including your dentist, hairdresser, grocer, babysitter, co-workers, obgyn, mechanic... And when someone asks you how you are, tell them about the training walks you've done and why you're walking. For some of us, getting our bodies ready to walk the miles is the challenge. For others of us, fundraising is the thing that makes us break into a cold sweat. Remember, you've already started the journey of this walk. See what areas of fear and discomfort you can break through. You will be truly amazed.
It was an honor to walk with you and I look forward to seeing you again soon. Walk safely and be good to your Heart.
Andrea
May walks are posted: http://walk.avonfoundation.org/site/PageServer?pagename=sanf_training_walks_2k7
To join the Warming Hut Hottie Team:
For the Avon Walk. Email the teams coordinator at teams.sanfrancisco@avonwalk.org ann ask to be added to the team.
To join the hotties-yahoo group to stay in touch http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/hotties-group/:
Email: hotties-group-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
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