Progress

After 2 weeks of tracking my walking steps and recording my mileage, I found out that my stride really is 2,000 steps = 1 mile. I had been basing my mileage on 2,500 steps equaling 1 mile. So I have vastly underestimated my miles. Oh well. I thought my average mileage per day, without trying to do anything extra, was 3 miles (7500 steps). My average was really 3.75 miles, or even 4 miles/day. Okay, probably not that big of a deal. But it did make a difference when I looked at my long mileage days. My 8 mile days were really 10 miles, for example.

It feels like I am getting a slow start to increasing my walking, but the other evening I got on the treadmill and walked while I watch TV. Boosted my miles to 9 that day. I'm also riding my horses more since the weather is finally nice, and that boosts my miles. I've also noticed that I am generally more active at lunch time and when I am doing my chores around the barn. I just add extra things in all the time. (I admit, today I could have helped my husband pick up the trillions of sticks and branches on our 5 acres, but I stayed in the house instead. Would have been a great way to rack up miles!) So the past couple of days my average has been 8 miles a day. Not that bad. The 3 Day training guide is still asking for less than that each day, so I think I am ahead.

Still need to get shoes that won't give me blisters! That will have to wait until next payday, since all my money has gone to the horses and donkeys this month.

Also on my to-do list: follow-up on the fundraising activities!

Fundraising Ideas

I've been doing some brainstorming for fundraising ideas and came up with 2 pages worth! Now I need to find the staff to go out and get the things organized and done. :-) I will be relieved when I have reached my minimum donation amount. The good news about the fundraising is that I'm thinking about all FUN ideas! Dog biscuits, wine tastings, horse washing, and it goes on and on.

Chicago Breast Cancer 3-Day 2008

I am a breast cancer survivor of 1 year. I am walking to end breast cancer.

The Chicago Breast Cancer 3-Day, August 8-10, 2008.

The walk benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Eighty-five percent of the net proceeds of this event go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Every advancement in breast cancer research, treatment, education and prevention in the last 25 years has been touched by a Komen for the Cure grant.

The remaining fifteen percent of net funds goes to the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund, which provides ongoing support to breast cancer initiatives.