Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Monday, September 8, 2008
3 Days = 60 Miles
Our feet are happy to be home in slippers but what a weekend we had in the city by the bay. We left our soles in San Francisco and took home some blisters!
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Monday, September 1, 2008
Final Week
Okay, we are 4 days away from the big walk. I am wondering how I can walk 20 miles a day. I think packing a camera is a good idea and I will pretend I am a tourist. That should get me through 5 miles. Chocolate at the end would lure me on also. The big question becomes how do I get up and do it the next day again! I took Bear on a four mile walk yesterday. It took one hour and fifteen minutes - now multiply by 5 and there you have it 20 miles! Feet don't fail me now.
I think we should all come with topics for discussion...but of course since I have experienced difficult walks before there will be no discussing politics!
I think we should all come with topics for discussion...but of course since I have experienced difficult walks before there will be no discussing politics!
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
The Route
The Route
The route is well marked with arrows and instructional signage; simply follow the signs and the walkers in front of you! Here's a general description of what you will experience along the way:
On Day One, after exiting Cow Palace you will make your way through Daly City on the way to the coast into San Francisco. After a brief walk around Lake Merced, the route will head north into the Sunset area and eventually up to and through the heart of Golden Gate Park. Upon leaving the park you will head north through some of San Francisco’s most beautiful neighborhoods including Pacific Heights. The route continues north and ends for the day along the water at camp.
You will begin Saturday's journey by heading uphill to the famous Golden Gate Bridge. After crossing the two mile span, you will head down to the famous Fort Baker. The route continues high above the water into Sausalito and into the picturesque downtown area. Then you will head north on the San Francisco Bay trail into artsy Mill Valley. After passing through the heart of downtown Mill Valley you will return to the Bay Trail to head south after lunch. The route will pass through the lovely Sausalito before returning to Fort Baker and heading back over the Golden Gate Bridge to camp.
The final day of the journey will travel to the heart of San Francisco. The day begins along the water and onto famous Lombard St. A brief walk uphill will show off amazing views of the city skyline. Then you will head back down into Golden Gate Park and get a chance to visit the famous Haight-Ashbury area. After lunch, head east towards City Hall and the War Memorial. You will pass through the famous shopping district of San Francisco before experiencing Chinatown and Little Italy. The last few miles of the route show off several of the city’s iconic monuments before heading into Fort Mason for the Closing Ceremony.
The route is well marked with arrows and instructional signage; simply follow the signs and the walkers in front of you! Here's a general description of what you will experience along the way:
On Day One, after exiting Cow Palace you will make your way through Daly City on the way to the coast into San Francisco. After a brief walk around Lake Merced, the route will head north into the Sunset area and eventually up to and through the heart of Golden Gate Park. Upon leaving the park you will head north through some of San Francisco’s most beautiful neighborhoods including Pacific Heights. The route continues north and ends for the day along the water at camp.
You will begin Saturday's journey by heading uphill to the famous Golden Gate Bridge. After crossing the two mile span, you will head down to the famous Fort Baker. The route continues high above the water into Sausalito and into the picturesque downtown area. Then you will head north on the San Francisco Bay trail into artsy Mill Valley. After passing through the heart of downtown Mill Valley you will return to the Bay Trail to head south after lunch. The route will pass through the lovely Sausalito before returning to Fort Baker and heading back over the Golden Gate Bridge to camp.
The final day of the journey will travel to the heart of San Francisco. The day begins along the water and onto famous Lombard St. A brief walk uphill will show off amazing views of the city skyline. Then you will head back down into Golden Gate Park and get a chance to visit the famous Haight-Ashbury area. After lunch, head east towards City Hall and the War Memorial. You will pass through the famous shopping district of San Francisco before experiencing Chinatown and Little Italy. The last few miles of the route show off several of the city’s iconic monuments before heading into Fort Mason for the Closing Ceremony.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Friday, August 15, 2008
Bowling For Boobs 2008
We had so much fun and will be doing it again next year so get practicing- you know you want the boob trophy! Thanks to all the attendees and supporters- we raised over $1,200 for breast cancer research and awareness!
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Women We Support
When we were camping Karene had just found out her sister, Wendy, has breast cancer. One of Wendy's thoughts was she needed to get her hair cut so she would be able to give her long hair to "Locks of Love". They cannot accept it once you start chemo which because of the spread of the cancer she was fast tracked.....so we are walking in support of her.
At quilting my friend Barbara shared that her sister-in-law's breast cancer is back after ten years. They fly out Friday to be with her because she has to have a mastectomy.
I will walk to support these women but I would love for this list to stop growing.
Do daily breast exams and get your mammograms.
At quilting my friend Barbara shared that her sister-in-law's breast cancer is back after ten years. They fly out Friday to be with her because she has to have a mastectomy.
I will walk to support these women but I would love for this list to stop growing.
Do daily breast exams and get your mammograms.
Big heat, big walks...
The Fresno crew went for a little walk like everyone else this past weekend and we went through all the possible terrains you could think of... fields, houses, parks, restaurant parking lots, you name it- we walked through it to get our miles in.
Had to stop towards the end for refreshments :)
Sunday, August 10, 2008
19 Miles in 90+ degree weather
Mom and I went for our 18 mile walk in Bakersfield yesterday. We started at 5:45am to beat the heat...we lost that battle :o) It was HOT! We started from our house and walked to Starbucks (mile 3) to get our morning pick me up. From there we headed East then made a big circle to end up on the bluffs overlooking the beautiful oil fields. This was our beautiful view... Our plan was to walk to the end of a park along the bluffs but we had to take a small detour to find a restroom. Apparently, Bakersfield does not support restrooms in public areas. So our 18 mile walk turned into 19! The last two miles were miserable with the temperature reaching 95ish. All we could think about was the swimming pool. But boy did the refreshing water feel great!
Trish, our walk was not as scenic as yours! But we are looking forward to seeing all the great landmarks in a couple of weeks!!!
Training Walks
Well I got in a training walk yesterday. Tom and I went to San Francisco and parked at pier 3 (near the Ferry Building and the Bay Bridge). We then proceeded to walk to the Golden Gate Bridge along the Bay Trail. We could of swore there and back was 12 to 14 miles - but no - 11 MILES is all!! The walk was beautiful. The morning started very foggy and windy - fog, the type where you feel the mist on you. Tourist every where with newly purchased San Francisco sweatshirts and jackets filled this route. The trail passes Pier 39, Fisherman Wharf, Aquatic Park, the Marina, Crissy Field, and ends at Ft. Point (one of the only Civil War forts built on the west coast) underneath the Golden Gate Bridge. After touring the fort and grabbing lunch at the warming hut on Crissy Fields back we trooped to the Bay Bridge. The sun broke through and even Alcatraz looked good. This route will definitely be on the 3 day because we end up for the closing ceremonies at the marina. How could you have a 3 day and not view these sites. I just cannot figure out how they get us from the Cow Palace there...? It was a great morning and got me excited about the walk and walking with all of you.
I hear everyone else had longer walks - lets hear about them valley girls!!
I hear everyone else had longer walks - lets hear about them valley girls!!
Friday, August 8, 2008
Training walk!!!
So we attempt 18 miles tomorrow, both dread and anticipation fill me. I know I am going to be tired before we even start but can't wait to get it done and over with. I will bring a camera to document all our tired feet...
Monday, July 28, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Bowling for Boobs!
Thursday, August 14, 2008
at Cedar Lanes in Fresno, CA
Bowling begins promptly at 6 p.m.
$25 per person
For this you get 3 games, shoes and a $15 donation to
the3day.org
A 60 mile, 3 day walk with all proceeds benefiting the Susan G Komen Foundation
Hosted by: Team Final Final
Jennifer, Jessica, Rachel, and Desiree
Please RSVP by August 1 to jenniferwhiting072504@gmail.com
We have 14 lanes to fill with space for 80 people
Let's Bowl for Boobs!!!
at Cedar Lanes in Fresno, CA
Bowling begins promptly at 6 p.m.
$25 per person
For this you get 3 games, shoes and a $15 donation to
the3day.org
A 60 mile, 3 day walk with all proceeds benefiting the Susan G Komen Foundation
Hosted by: Team Final Final
Jennifer, Jessica, Rachel, and Desiree
Please RSVP by August 1 to jenniferwhiting072504@gmail.com
We have 14 lanes to fill with space for 80 people
Let's Bowl for Boobs!!!
Monday, July 7, 2008
Introducing Me! (Jessica)
Ok so I will finally post and let everyone know all about me! I am almost 30 (Yikes) and this will be my 2nd walk but 3rd in terms of fundraising. For some reason I am better at fundraising than walking, ha ha. I have somehow conned some friends and co-workers to join us this year in San Fran so I think this year will be a lot of fun!
Training here in the Valley is always tough because of the heat. This week we are over 100 degrees and up to 110 maybe! Although we have been trying to walk in the mornings, it is still almost 80 by 6am!! So needless to say I have put some blood and sweat into this walk! (the blood is from running into a few wild bushes on training walks)
I can't wait though, the count down has begun. T Minus 9 weeks until the official walk! GO team Final Final
Training here in the Valley is always tough because of the heat. This week we are over 100 degrees and up to 110 maybe! Although we have been trying to walk in the mornings, it is still almost 80 by 6am!! So needless to say I have put some blood and sweat into this walk! (the blood is from running into a few wild bushes on training walks)
I can't wait though, the count down has begun. T Minus 9 weeks until the official walk! GO team Final Final
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