Avon Walk Weekly Update

Monday, June 28, 2010

It’s time again for my weekly Avon Walk update. If you’d like to see my full training calendar, check it out here or on the left sidebar of my blog.

Thoughts on training: I’ve been slacking on my updates on here, but my training has been going ok. I’ve decided to focus on hill training since San Fran is very hilly. So I’m doing shorter walks up a very hilly road near us. That’s been going pretty well.

In other news, I finally got all my gear figured out including my outfit. That’s a big sigh of relief!

Thoughts on fundraising: I am lucky to have such generous friends and family members. I have surpassed my goal and can’t wait to start fundraising for next year!

Miles walked last week: 6
Minutes doing cardio: 45
Minutes doing cross training or weight lifting: 0
Total $$ raised: $2,789

Thanks to everyone who has donated so far! If you’d like to donate to support my walk, you can make a donation on my Avon Walk page.

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5 Responses to “Weekly Avon Walk Update”

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Nina — January 25, 2010 at 1:31 am

I got a lot of blisters too when I was training for the 3 Day. What worked for me was wearing two sets of socks. I also found some double layer socks that worked well too. One of the great benefits to consistent training is that you will build up calluses which will help prevent blisters.

http://3daytraining.blogspot.com/
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Jen — January 25, 2010 at 1:37 am

Thanks for the input. I’ll have to try some double layer socks…
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Stephany — January 25, 2010 at 9:22 pm

I stayed blister free for training and the walk:
get good wicking socks, and shoes that don’t rub and give you space to breathe.
From now til the walk – NO PEDICURES! Seriously – keep your nails short and do not get a pedicure… the rougher your feet and more calloused they are, the better you will be.
I had the PT there stretching out my shins and tell me i had perfect walking feet – no pedicure, short nails and lots of callouses – so no foot treatments!
try and insert in your shoe too for extra support – i got great ones at foot locker and put those in the new balance walking shoe and it was a great combo!
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Jen — January 26, 2010 at 2:47 am

Thanks for the tips Stephany. I didn’t realize I couldn’t get pedicures!?! Makes sense…
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Ann — January 26, 2010 at 5:32 pm

Woohoo, Jen! So excited for you to be doing this walk…and in CA! Have Jim take you & Hubby to In/Out Burgers (remember?).

First…blisters. Two words – mole skin (or is that supposed to be one word?). Great stuff, I didn’t get a single blister. Also, as already stated, good wicking socks & sneakers.

Second…training. When Sherri, Trudi & I did our first walk (NYC 2003) I was having difficulties with plantar fasciitis, so I had to back off on the walking for a while. Instead, while the other two gals walked, I rode my bike. It was a good alternative until I could get back to walking.

You’ve got plenty of time for training & I know you’ll do an awesome job!! We’ll miss you in Boston this year…hope to you next year!

Ann