each step we take they are in our hearts

Prompted by the recent breast cancer diagnosis of a hottie teammate coupled with the loss of hottie Angela Logan’s mother, Diana, to breast cancer Andrea led us in a moment of silence to begin our walks this weekend. We reflected upon those for whom we walk – for a loved one, even ourselves - that we carry them with us always; each step we take they are in our hearts wherever they may be.

On Saturday 48 walkers, our largest group this season tackled our most challenging route! Even in the cold wind and misty fog we all conquered Park Ave. in the Presidio, the steep climb up Stanyan to Tank Hill and then right when you thought, “Enough climbing!”, I threw in the Vulcan Street and Levant Street stairways. Wooooohooooo! You are all tremendous.

On Sunday 22 walkers did 12 miles on the Sawyer Camp Trail. At our halfway break we saw the AIDS Lifecyle-ers at the beginning of their 7 day/545 mile journey – so inspiring! We saw many deer, rabbits, lots of birds, a baby Deer mouse eating breakfast, plenty of wildflowers and lush greenery.

Huge thanks to alumni Avon ‘06 hottie walkers Mandy & Amy for the fabulous route support on Saturday! They had asked what sorts of snacks to bring and I said “you know how hungry you get while walking… fresh fruit, brownie bites, pretzels, etc…” and wouldn’t you know that brought all that and more. You guys managed to just be right we here we needed you! We are so grateful to have had your support.

See below:
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Upcoming Walk Schedule
WRW – Walk Rehearsal Weekend

It is an honor to share the road with each of you & we hope to see you soon,
Linda

WE WANT YOU! You are cordially invited to join the Warming Hut Hottie Team for the Avon Walk or the 3 Day.
Unlike many college courses there are no prerequisites except having the heart of a hottie!
For the Avon Walk. Email Juliana, the teams coordinator at teams.sanfrancisco@avonwalk.org and ask to be added to the team.
For the 3 Day: Call 800.996.3DAY or email bayareacoaches@the3day.org to be added to the team.

I have made a few tweaks to the scheduled walks/mileage in the coming weeks – take a look!

Sat 6/7 – 10 miles – 6:30am – Lincoln High School– Approx Finish: 10:30am – in conjunction with the 3 Day Expo (Avon Walkers welcome!)
Sun 6/8 – 16 miles – 6:45am – Arguello Gate – Approx Finish 1:00pm

Sat 6/14* – Clinic & 12 miles/10 miles – 6:45am - Warming Hut – two loops with lunch break in between
Sun 6/15 – 13 miles – 7:00am - Warming Hut – Approx Finish 12:15pm

Sat 6/21 – 18 miles – 6:00am – TIBURON WALK! – Approx Finish 2:15pm
Sun 6/22 – 10 miles – 7:00am – Warming Hut – Approx Finish 11:00am

Sat 6/28 – 12 miles- 7:00am – Warming Hut – Approx Finish 12:00pm
Sun 6/29 – NO ORGANIZED WALK

Sat 6/5 – Two 9 Mile Loops – Meet at 7:00am and 10:30am – Warming Hut
Sun 6/6 – 14 miles - Meet at 6:45am – Warming Hut – Approx Finish 12:30pm

*Avon Walk Rehearsal Weekend: Saturday, June 14th will be a 22 mile day: We will start with a clinic at 7:00am, then walk a 12 mile loop, break for lunch back at the Warming Hut (pack sack lunches) and then we’ll start out on the 10 mile loop at approx. 1:00pm.