tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90592350238805775152024-03-04T23:03:14.671-05:0060 Miles & Beyond2008,2010, 2011 & 2012 Susan G. Komen for the Cure 3-Day WalkerCrystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01947497214512384691noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9059235023880577515.post-12222313304636231942013-04-12T20:59:00.000-04:002013-04-12T20:59:00.521-04:002012 3-day Walk<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">How did I not update on Chicago or the Atlanta walk? Well in short....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">My first crew experience was wonderful! New friends were made, I had the most amazing strawberry oreo custard, many many towels were folded, and I enjoyed every second talking, cheering, and helping out walkers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Atlanta:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">New friendships were formed, new memories made, and the best petit fours in the world were discovered! More importantly $4.2 million dollars was raised in Atlanta the fight against breast cancer. Where does all of this money go? Not sure I could ever say it better than <a href="http://thepinkhelmet.com/2013/04/03/where-the-money-goes/" target="_blank">Mr. Furr</a>, a great 3-day walker. Thank you Jay for putting it all out there! </span>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01947497214512384691noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9059235023880577515.post-26074925455824689702013-04-07T21:21:00.000-04:002013-04-07T21:21:42.775-04:00Remembering<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">So many of us in the Komen community have met on an event and become close friends all brought together by our fight for the Cure. We have similar stories: our mom or aunt or grandmother have been affected by breast cancer. We are walking so our future generations can know the C-word as CURE not as a diagnosis. I've met a handful of survivors who are around my age including Bridget. Each one touching my life in a unique way and reminding me to stop taking life granted. While Bridget and I never physically met, I felt like I knew her through her honest and eloquently written blog. I read of her clinical trails, milestones, the good news to the decision to freeze her eggs for the future, the events that no twenty-something should have to decide. She was going to beat the odds she was originally given, and make it to her 30th birthday. I vowed to walk for Bridget and every woman and man, because we all deserve a lifetime. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">In December, Bridget asked us <a href="http://mybiggirlpants.blogspot.com/2012/12/right-place-right-time.html" target="_blank">never to forget her</a>. I don't think anyone can forget Bridget and her dedication and fight for the Cure. She made an impact on our lives and her legacy will continue. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>“We cannot know healing without knowing sickness. We cannot know peace
without knowing anxiety. We cannot know light without experiencing darkness.
And we cannot believe in the redeeming work of God without seeing the
brokenness he is at work in.” –<a href="http://theresalwaysmonday.com/" target="_blank"> </a></i><a href="http://theresalwaysmonday.com/" target="_blank">Katie Blackburn</a></span></div>
Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01947497214512384691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9059235023880577515.post-58861165492037750252013-04-03T20:42:00.002-04:002013-04-03T20:42:37.356-04:00Hi April! Lets Fundraise! <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Hi Friends!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I started writing a blog post in February and March, and I never hit publish. Some days just do not have enough hours in the day for me to get everything done! I did want to make a couple updates. The first on my <a href="http://3daycrystal.blogspot.com/2012/12/its-not-much-but-its-what-i-can-do.html" target="_blank">promise</a> I made in December. I've made several donations Susan G. Komen 3-day walkers, <a href="http://www.stbaldricks.org/" target="_blank">Saint Baldricks</a>, <a href="http://www.relayforlife.org/getinvolved/atlantaga" target="_blank">Relay For Life</a>, and <a href="http://donate.kidney.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Walk_copy_of_homepage" target="_blank">The National Kidney Foundation</a>, each donation I thought about <a href="http://mybiggirlpants.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Bridget</a>. She has been on my mind a lot lately as well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The second, I finally wrote my 2013 fundraising letter. Since, my previous fundraising letters have been the most popular blog posts, here you go!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />Dear
Support Crew,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
I am coming to you again in hopes that you will join me in the fight to Cure
Breast Cancer.<br />
<br />
In October, I will take part in my sixth Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure event.
I had such incredible experiences in Atlanta and Chicago 3-Day events in 2012
that I am preparing for a new city for 2013 - Tampa! Some of you may remember
my first 3-day event in 2008, where I celebrated my 25<sup>th</sup> birthday on
the final day of the walk. It is hard to believe that I will be celebrating my
30<sup>th</sup> birthday during the walk this year. I won’t be celebrating alone
either, because my close friends and my mom will be by my side as we walk to end breast
cancer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I walk because I believe that no man or woman should have to have a cancer
diagnosis. I walk because my mom continues to be cancer free and for our good
friend Toni to never have to endure another diagnosis or treatment again. Every
69 seconds, somewhere in the world a woman dies from Breast Cancer, and I walk
to change this. I walk so that we can live in a cancer free world and our
future generations can study about cancer instead of live in a world with
cancer. I believe in Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the many advances they
have sponsored for the past 30 years. I know for a fact that without Susan G.
Komen many of the drug therapies and treatments would not have been an
available treatment plan for my mom, Toni and many others. I am <b><span style="color: magenta;">Pro-Cure</span></b>,
walking for those who cannot, and I will continue walking until we have a day
when cancer is obsolete. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Some may think that spending a monumental birthday
exhausted, sweaty, blistered, sleeping in a tent, and showering in a
truck may not be the most glamorous, but I can't imagine it any
other way. My decision to spend my birthday in Tampa walking will bring
awareness to and raise research funds for breast cancer and will guarantee
more birthdays for others. So many of you have generously donated to over the years, and I ask
for
you to please consider donating again this time around. I am only 11% of
the
way and I ask for you to consider sharing this experience with me by making a donation in honor or in
memory or in honor of
a cancer survivor or birthday. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Please
follow the link below to visit my personal fundraising web page. Also, remember that many companies will
match
your donation. To see a list of companies that match donations, <a href="http://www.the3day.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Matching_Gifts_2011" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">click here</span></a>. Thanks for all of your support.
I'm very lucky to have a <i>Support Crew</i> like you in my life! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
Love,</span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />Crystal </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01947497214512384691noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9059235023880577515.post-61845310991700795822012-12-26T15:45:00.001-05:002012-12-26T15:55:34.338-05:00It's not much, but its what I can do.<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">It has been a while
since I have visited this blog. In fact, the Susan G. Komen 3-day for the Cure
2012 'season' has ended, and I have failed to blog about my two experiences. As
normal, <a href="http://3daycrystal.blogspot.com/2012/05/post-about-not-posting.html" target="_blank">life got in the way</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">But the real reason on
why I am here today... It comes with a heavy heavy heart. Several years ago I
was introduced to <a href="http://mybiggirlpants.blogspot.com/">Bridget Spence</a>
on a Susan G. Komen promotional dvd. I had my own personal reasons for walking
and supporting the fight for the cure, but Bridget gave me another reason. I
have followed Bridget's journey, the ups and the downs, the tears and the celebrations.
I have kept her in my prayers and every training walk to the 3-day event her
name has been with me. I've often visited her blog, just to make sure I didn't
miss an update. My heart was heavy when I read the most <a href="http://mybiggirlpants.blogspot.com/2012/12/right-place-right-time.html" target="_blank">recent post</a>. I sat in my living room letting her words sink
in and become a reality. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">I'm not sure if
Bridget is aware of the army that she has behind her. There is one thing I do
know: this army will not back down. As soon as I hit publish on this blog, I
will make my first donation of many in honor of Bridget to a walker or crew
member for the <a href="http://www.the3day.org/site/PageServer" target="_blank">3-day
event series</a>. The first donation is for an inspiring man, who provided me
the inspiration to do this. I know that it’s not much, but it’s what I can do
to honor one amazing and inspiring woman who I will never forget. </span><br />
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& 95 until Atlanta!</div>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01947497214512384691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9059235023880577515.post-75929157676500066522012-07-02T10:52:00.000-04:002012-07-02T10:52:15.176-04:00Training Walks<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
Compared to this time last year, I was racking up 30+ miles a week, sadly my training has been few and far between in 2012. Downloading the past months walks from my Garmin was a little depressing. However, it was so nice this weekend to get in 7 miles, and if my longest training walk this year is 7 miles, so be it. I will still push through every step to get us that much closer to the CURE!</div>
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<br />Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01947497214512384691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9059235023880577515.post-58741651785607769632012-05-28T20:53:00.001-04:002012-05-28T20:53:42.447-04:00Post about not Posting<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Its been a while hasn't it? I have opened up a blog posted and started to write <b>11</b> times in the past four months. Each time, lacking words and passion. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Rewind few months... I was excited, full of my 3-Day passion, I had my fundraising letter ready to send; everything was coming together perfectly. I was confident and ready to hit that send button for my 4th fundraising letter. But I wanted my husband to proof read the e-mail for me one more time before I sent it out to my 100+ contacts. The next day my <i>feelings changed</i>. I think I experienced every emotion that day. No need to re-hash those feelings today, but I thought for a day or two, my 3-day days were over. I realized we still needed that fight for the cure and these days are not over and I won't let them be over until we have a <b>CURE</b>! I sent a revised fundraising email out two months later, and while I did receive a little hate mail, the response was <a href="http://www.the3day.org/site/TR/2012/General?px=1634762&pg=personal&fr_id=1761">overwhelming</a> and as of today I am less than $1,000 away from the $2,300 it takes to participate!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I haven't been blogging and I wasn't invited back to be an Ambassador this year. I'm not questioning it either, just a fact. Life can get in the way sometimes. Not to mention, I've been so busy, it wasn't until a couple of weeks ago I put two and two together on why I missed that email. Or maybe I received the email but because I was drowning in the abyss known as grad school and I never read it. But hard work pays off, because I can officially say I have a 4.0 in grad school! (First time in this girls life!) 3 hours down 33 to go! Don't laugh, its the small things. After all of the reading and writing I was doing for class, and my full time job, it was hard to find any extra words. Not to mention the desire to sit in front of my computer to write more wasn't there. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Amy & I went to visit a friend in Little Rock, Arkansas and went to an event Komen Arkansas sponsors known as </span><a href="http://arkansas.info-komen.org/site/PageServer?pagename=LIT_2012_Calendars_for_Sale" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Fired up For the CURE</a><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">. AKA, firemen without shirts. I think more cities need an event like this!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Events coming up, Pampered Chef for the Cure, Yard Sale for the Cure, and Bunco for the Cure! And two summer classes that start this week. I hope that I can walk one night during the week and a long walk on the weekend. Until then, maybe I'll see you all again in August!</span>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01947497214512384691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9059235023880577515.post-24715693709735172482012-01-18T18:30:00.000-05:002012-01-18T18:37:51.515-05:00My New Planner<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2012, Here we come! And to work on my fundraising letter I go!</span></div>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01947497214512384691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9059235023880577515.post-5796819155930174002011-11-10T19:26:00.001-05:002011-11-10T23:06:47.927-05:00Day 3<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Last night, I finally unpacked my 3-day bag. Yes, the Atlanta 3-day was 3 weeks ago. Don't worry, I did take out all of the clothes and threw them in the wash as soon as I got home! I walked past my bag several times a day, but didn't have the energy to put everything away. Nor, did I have the energy to put my thoughts and experiences together for my blog. Life doesn't always go as planned, and my 3-day didn't go as planned. If you know me, you know that I eat, breath and sleep SGK and when I couldn't walk, I was devastated. I walk for those who can't, and not walking on day 3, I was defeated, I felt I let down my team and more so, I let down all of my supporters. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> I spent the next three days recovering from (apparent) food poisoning. I've yet to eat chicken since, and I have a feeling I'll never eat poultry again. But you know what, none of that matters and its taken me a while to come to terms, this is life and you can't control everything! </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">No matter what, if I
walked on day 3 or not, we raised awareness and made a huge impact on
Atlanta. Along the lines of 6.5 million dollar impact! The impact to live in a
world without breast cancer is all that matters and we succeed. One day it will be more than just 3 days, it will be every day.</span></div>
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I remember my first
3-day walk three years ago, I had nerves, anxiety and apprehension of
the 60 miles that were ahead of me. Here we are, three years later and
the nerves, anxiety and apprehension I once had are replaced by
excitement. Susan G. Komen for the Cure had become part of who I am, and
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If
this is your first 3-Day, try to put any nerves or anxiety behind you
and know that the 3 days and 60 miles ahead of you will be life
changing. You will not be alone at any point over the next 3 days. Don't
be afraid to talk to other walkers and share stories. A great place to
chat with others is while you are in line at the port-a-potties. Change
your socks often and have your friends and family at <a href="http://www.the3day.org/site/PageServer?pagename=AT_Spectator" target="_blank">cheering stations</a>.
Don't worry if they can't make it to every stop, because there will be others
cheering you on and giving you words of encouragement. There is no such
thing as a stranger. If you forgot something, don't be
afraid to ask someone. Be sure you have tissues, because you'll need
them.
There is no shame in taking a ride on the sweep van! After, 3-days you
will be tired, sore, you may have blisters, your feet and legs might
ache, but remember, all of those aches and pains are just temporary and
could never compare to the treatment a cancer patient has to endure. Take it all in and enjoy the in closing ceremonies with your supporters by your side!</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I
have enjoyed every second of this blog! A big thanks
to my friends and 3-Day alumni. especially, Amy and Erin for jumping in and helping
me out</span>. Thank you to my followers for taking the time to read my blog! </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Here we go Atlanta, its that time! </span>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01947497214512384691noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9059235023880577515.post-34591854059189079902011-10-17T20:08:00.000-04:002011-10-17T20:08:38.078-04:00After the Walk<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This week as you are packing and getting ready for the walk, start thinking about the Sunday and Monday after the walk! In previous walks, when I get home Sunday night, the first thing I always want to do is to take a long bath. This weekend I made sure I was ready with Epsom salts for a long soak! In addition, I am stocked up on a few of my favorite snacks and easy meals to prepare for the following week. Hopefully, my house will stay clean which will help me relax next week. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Even though, we are not camping outdoors, I still plan to use the traditional 3-Day ziplock method! Ziplock method is simply putting everything in ziplock bags to protect your shoes, clothing, sleeping bag, etc. from getting wet from camping. Hopefully, we won't be worrying about gear getting wet, but using the ziplocks are a quick and easy way to find exactly what you need! I pack my clothes by day and label each bag. Right now in each bag, I have tights, shorts, under armour, t-shirt, 3 pairs of socks (1 to put on and 2 new pairs for the pack) gloves, hot hands and an optional jacket and hat in another bag! My second pair of shoes go in a bag, so I can swap out my shoes and put the old ones in the bag after the switch. This helps, because if they are dirty or wet they won't harm the rest of my gear.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I also have found this method is useful in helping to make your trip to the shower truck easier! On Friday when you arrive at camp, you will pick up your bag, put your tent together, and then you will be ready for a shower. Grab you PJ bag, toiletry bag and shower shoes, throw them in your shower back pack, head to towel pick up and the shower truck! Then dirty clothes into the PJ bag and back to your tent!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">One type of item that you should avoid packing is a hair dryer/flat iron/curlers! We may be camping "indoors", but this doesn't mean unlimited outlets! You also don't want to be that person blow drying your hair while others need to brush their teeth so they can get to bed. I know this sounds gross, but I don't wash my hair during the event. I have long thick hair, that takes 20+ minutes with a hair dryer, and I'm not one to air dry my hair. My hair goes in a bun and I wear a hat or the seamless wrap. After all, we're not walking to show off our hair styles!</span><br />
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couple <a href="http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4361033&cp=4406646.4413874.11400128.11024933.12167524">under armour</a> shirts. Layers are key! Typically, I will wear a
tank, under armor, t-shirt, shorts and gloves with a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/HeatMax-Hot-Hands-Handwarmer-Pairs/dp/B0007ZF4OA">hot hand</a>.
If its really cold (45 degrees or below) you'll see me in tights with a
jacket too! As the day goes on and temperatures climb I will take the
under armor and/or tights off and throw it in my pack and tie my jacket
to my pack. I've also been known to hand off layers to the husband or my
parents if I see them at a cheering station to keep my pack light!
</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Hopefully, we won't need this many layers and this won't be an issue! </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Previous years,
we have walked past tons of shops we could make a quick stop and buy
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Even though, we are camping indoors, I'm still bringing my air mattress, sleeping bag and head lamp. Don't forget to work on your tent decorations too! Erin wrote a great post about <a href="http://3daycrystal.blogspot.com/2011/06/all-in-details.html">camp details</a>!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> You can use a nice piece of luggage, but I warn you, accidents and damage may happen, such as, a broken zipper or the fabric splitting. Did I mention that the pink bag below was a borrowed piece of luggage? Imagine giving that back to your friend!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> You may not be able to see it too well, but the bag ripped at its seams before we even left the hotel and had our luggage loaded. We ended up duct taping the bag so nothing would fall out. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Like I said before, when packing for the 3-Day, the number one thing you want is a bag on wheels. The duffel bags on wheels seem to work the best. You have extra pockets to stay organized and can fit more than you could with a regular suit case. You will want the mobility of the wheels. Your bag may seem light when you drop it off, but I can promise you that after walking 20 miles, it won't be so light! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Another tip, take a picture of your luggage tag as one of your first photos on your camera. If you lose your camera during the route, this provides an easy way for the 3-Day crew to find you. I have heard many stories of walkers being reunited with their camera during and after the walk!</span><br />
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I've been asked a couple times in the past month about what type of waist pack to use during the 3-day event. Be sure to check out <a href="http://3daycrystal.blogspot.com/2011/07/warm-weather-training-tips.html">this post</a> at the end for more information on waist packs. Meet my pack. I ordered it from <a href="http://shop3day.com/">shop3day.com</a> in 2008. I keep thinking I will replace it with a newer and fancier one, but never get around to it! Besides this one is broken in!</div>
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<li><b>Extra Socks!</b> Keep at least one extra pair with you if not two or three. If it rains, you will want extra dry socks. If we have high temperatures, again you will want additional socks.</li>
<li><b>Blister Care Kit</b> (Band-aids, blister pads, mole skin, alcohol wipes and Neosporin) The Medical Tents will have all of these supplies as well but nice to have your own in case of emergency on the route.</li>
<li><b>Nail Clippers and Scissors</b> </li>
<li><b>Vaseline and/or Body Glide: </b><a href="http://www.thewalkingsite.com/blisters.html">for your feet</a><b><br /></b></li>
<li><b>Hand Sanitizer/Anti-bacterial wipes & Sunscreen</b></li>
<li><b>Poncho and other rain gear</b></li>
<li> <b>Mylar Blanket</b>: these can be used on a cold morning and as a blanket to sit on during lunch</li>
<li><a href="http://www.kttape.com/index.php"><b>KT Tape</b></a>: I found this product last year when I was experiencing minor knee pain. I hear its great for shin splints, planters fasciitis, lower back pain and others!</li>
<li><a href="http://www.biofreeze.com/"><b>BioFreeze</b></a>: This product is also available at the Med Tent, I just have my own!</li>
<li><b>Hot Hands</b>: For a cold morning,you can put these in your gloves or pockets to help keep you warm. (gloves not pictures)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.shop3day.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=851&catID=67"><b>Seamless Wrap</b></a>: Perfect to use as an ear wrap in the morning, keep your hair out of your face and keep your hair dry if its raining.</li>
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<li><b>Zip Lock Bags</b></li>
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I used the ziplock bags to keep everything organized and dry so I can easily accessed during the walk. Don't worry about forgetting something. What you don't have your teammate or Med Tent will have for you! I am pretty sure I'm a known notorious over packer, I just think I'm extra prepared! Don't forget to check out the <a href="http://3daycrystal.blogspot.com/p/3-day-pack-list.html">complete pack list</a> for more packing essentials!</div>
Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01947497214512384691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9059235023880577515.post-9437956322996553632011-09-26T11:20:00.002-04:002011-09-26T11:22:41.210-04:00Atlanta 2-Day & New Research<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">
This past weekend was the <a href="http://itsthejourney.org/">Atlanta 2-Day</a>, in which my mom and <a href="http://3daycrystal.blogspot.com/2011/04/calling-in-reinforcements.html">Erins</a> mom both participated. I am very proud of them for their fundraising efforts and (raising over $2,800 between the two of them!) and for walking every step of the 30 miles! I <i>may</i> have heard my mom say she was thinking about the 3-Day next year! Way to go Moms & Thank You!</div>
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If you have donated
or completed a walk for Breast Cancer, you are part of the road to the Cure! If you haven't already heard, there is <b>very</b> a promising new
study from the Penn State College of Medicine that was published last week. <br />
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<i>In tissue culture dishes in the laboratory, 100 percent of the cancer
cells are destroyed by the virus within seven days, with the majority of
the cell death proteins activated on the fifth day. In another study, a
fourth breast cancer derived cell line, which is the most aggressive,
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Read more on <a href="http://live.psu.edu/story/55260">Penn States website</a>. I hope you will continue to follow this research with me! Its an amazing feeling to be part of something this immense! <i>(Right Mom & Cindy??)</i></div>
Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01947497214512384691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9059235023880577515.post-8765951289944206332011-09-20T01:00:00.000-04:002011-09-20T01:00:10.234-04:00Anniversaries<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Today, September 20th is Mike and I's 3rd wedding Anniversary! Its amazing how time flies, as it seems like we should only be celebrating our first anniversary! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Today is a happy day for us, and a day to celebrate! However, there is another anniversary I look forward to celebrating soon, which is<b> the end of cancer</b>. Last week, I was asked if I would participate in the Opening Ceremonies of the Atlanta 3-Day next month and carry a Future Flag! The flag I was asked to carry is Anniversaries! This flag symbolizes future anniversaries in the world without breast cancer and our determination that there will be a cure for breast cancer in our lifetime. If I was asked to carry any flag, I would have accepted it without hesitation, but I don't think I could have been chosen for a more perfect one. Look for me this year, because I'll be on stage proudly carrying the Anniversary flag!</span></div>
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Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01947497214512384691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9059235023880577515.post-47031307931626090312011-09-14T21:38:00.001-04:002011-09-15T08:29:10.960-04:00Hill Training<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
If you haven't been stalking the <a href="http://www.the3day.org/site/PageServer?pagename=AT_Spectator">Spectator Info</a> site to get a rough idea of where we'd be walking this year, you don't know that our walk is likely to have the majority of the miles ITP! (inside the perimeter, 285) This is a new course for the veteran Atlanta walkers, which is exciting! For those of you who are not Atlanta natives, you probably don't know how hilly Atlanta <i>can be</i>! I'd almost put money on it that we will see hills that don't compare to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peachtree_Road_Race">Cardiac Hill</a> or Colony Square Hill on day 3! Don't let the hills scare you, because you <b>can do it</b>. </div>
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If you have been following the <a href="http://digital.turn-page.com/issue/22716/7">training plans</a> and keeping up with your cross training, those hills will not bother you! </div>
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In 2008, when I completed my first 3-day, I can tell you that I did not train with enough hills, and many of my training walks involved relatively flat courses. I remember really struggling on the final day. My knees were killing me, and day 3 was the day we walked through hilly downtown Atlanta. The course included a couple ominous hills like "Cardiac Hill" and "Colony Square Hill". I remember thinking about a piece of advice my dad has given me for years as I approached each hill. He'd say, <i>"your body can do what the mind can visualize". </i>To add to that, I remembered the first time I saw my mom's best friend Toni, when she was going through chemo. I visualized myself completing all 60 miles of the Atlanta 3-day Walk for the Cure, so Toni never had to see another chemo treatment. Thinking about her helped me as I pressed on for the CURE! </div>
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Take on those hills, because, you can do it! Your blisters will heal, the soreness in you knees will go away, you will recover from a 60 mile walk! Right now, cancer is in our world, and while I wholeheartedly believe we will live in a world without cancer very soon, today we are not there. Keep pressing on, <i>the goal is in sight </i>(another quote from the pops). Thanks to SGK for the Cure, we will see the day! Keep Pressing On!</div>
Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01947497214512384691noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9059235023880577515.post-13849040765192945512011-09-05T20:13:00.000-04:002011-09-06T07:39:13.953-04:00Social Media at its Worst<h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-weight: normal; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">In case you were wondering, my bra is pink, I like my purse on the
chair, my shoe size is 7, I'm zero weeks, and I'm always craving heath bars. Now, when are we
going to talk about the real issue, <b><u>CANCER</u></b>?</span></span></h6>
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Its that time of year, again, where mysterious facebook status start to pop up leaving people questioning. Last year, there was a little bit of <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Health/bra-color-status-facebook-raises-curiosity-money-viral/story?id=9513986">national attention</a> from women posting the color of their bra as their facebook status. Then later in the year, we started to see "<i>I like it on the floor</i>." <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/10/05/i-like-it-on-facebook-sta_n_751756.html">Translation</a>, another message was sent around to women to post, where they like to put their purse. Another example, posting your shoe size, and most recently <i>fictionally</i> posting about how many weeks pregnant you are and the type candy you are craving. When the first post started about posting of bra colors, I did not participate and took the attitude, if it reminded one woman to do her monthly <a href="http://ww5.komen.org/BreastCancer/BreastSelfAwareness.html">self breast exam</a>, why not? But more recently, I have been unable to figure out how posting a status without definition will raise any kind of
awareness about Breast Cancer. </div>
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When I first saw any of these trends, do you know what I did? I didn't think about Breast Cancer. Wasn't that supposedly the point of all of the aforementioned trends? There has not been one mention of cancer in any ones status, but isn't the point education for awareness? I have no problem with non-traditional marketing to get a message across, but what kind of message are we providing here? This "<strike>campaign</strike>" has provided little if any awareness and no monetary contribution to research that will find the cure or recognition to survivors. </div>
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I believe that we will find the cure for cancer in my life time, and if you haven't noticed this is my passion! I want to be part of this movement, because I believe wholeheartedly that <b style="color: magenta;">I can make a difference</b>. Sunday evening, I saw one too many of my friends posting about a fake pregnancy and the candy they were craving. I updated my facebook status to the following:</div>
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<i><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Seriously
people, fake pregnancies and candy have nothing to do with Breast Cancer
Awareness. If you want to do something, how about making a donation to a
cause or sign up to actually do a walk for the cause. Here are a few
suggestions, and when you make that donation or sign up, we can talk. <a href="http://www.the3day.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.the3day.org/</a>, <a href="http://ww5.komen.org/">ww5.komen.org</a> or <a href="http://makingstrides.acsevents.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://makingstrides.acsevents<wbr></wbr>.org/</a></span></span></i></h6>
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Immediately, I had friends on my side and even re-posting my status. Thankfully, I realized that I'm not the only one who feels this way. One friend even took it to the next step, and immediately made a donation. Not only did she make a donation, but she made the following post:</div>
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<i><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">My
birthday is a few days away and Breast Cancer Awareness Month is just
around the corner. For my half-way-to-50 present this year, I'd love it
if everyone could donate to <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=23206888" href="https://www.facebook.com/crystal.elster">Crystal Elster</a>'s team for this year's Atlanta 3-Day for the Cure! There's a 'Donations' link on her blog: <a href="http://3daycrystal.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://3daycrystal.blogspot.co<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>m/</a>. Whether $5 or $500, it all helps!! ♥</span></span></i></h6>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">I was taken aback and even shed a few tears<i>.</i></span></span><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"> </span></span></i><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">I have not seen or talked to Alicia since college and she left for the Peace Corps. We've just been those typical facebook friends! Her kindness and belief in the cause helped spread the word to her 600+ facebook friends was truly amazing. Thank you Alicia for making a difference and spreading the word!</span></span></h6>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">If I have not convinced you of anything, you obviously have not read <a href="http://3daycrystal.blogspot.com/2011/08/journey-you-should-know-about.html">Bridgets story</a>. Maybe facebook status should trend to how many months of chemo/radiation you've had to endure, the drugs you've had to take, your side effects, and even more importantly, the celebration of being a survivor. Education & Awareness, People, pass it on. </span></span></h6>
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Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01947497214512384691noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9059235023880577515.post-3351484048253324342011-08-29T22:07:00.000-04:002011-08-29T22:07:11.777-04:0053 days<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I am really not sure how we got here, but we are 53 days away from the Atlanta 3-Day! How exciting! When I first started this blog, I made a list of topics that I wanted to write about. I've managed to write about a few of those topics, and I've had a little help along the way from <a href="http://3daycrystal.blogspot.com/2011/04/calling-in-reinforcements.html">Erin</a> & Amy; but somehow this summer has slipped away from me. But, I plan to make the most of my 3-Day wisdom in the next 52 days!</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The Highlights:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://3daycrystal.blogspot.com/2011/03/fundraising-tips.html">Fundraising Tips</a> & more recent <a href="http://3daycrystal.blogspot.com/2011/08/bunco-for-cure.html">Bunco for the Cure </a></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">My <a href="http://3daycrystal.blogspot.com/2011/03/2010-follow-up.html">2010 Thank You Letter</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://3daycrystal.blogspot.com/2011/03/memories.html">3-Day Memories</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Importance of a proper <a href="http://3daycrystal.blogspot.com/2011/04/shoe-fittings.html">Shoe Fitting</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://3daycrystal.blogspot.com/2011/05/hydration-importance-of-socks.html">Hydration & Socks</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Bridget: <a href="http://3daycrystal.blogspot.com/2011/08/journey-you-should-know-about.html">A Journey you should know about </a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The Garmin, <a href="http://3daycrystal.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-far-have-i-walked.html">How far have I walked? </a></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">For the Future:</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Why you need duct tape</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">You know your a 3-Day'er if...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Being Prepared for Camp</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Punching it Out-Attack those Hills!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">3-Day Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The Night Before </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://3daycrystal.blogspot.com/2011/07/walker-stalkers.html">Walker Stalkers</a>, part 2 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Making the world a little smaller, the 3-Day way!</span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Finally, as we are all waiting for our route information to be posted, (September 2nd!!) one address that has been posted in news letters, is where to send mail to the Atlanta 3-Day participants. </span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
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</span>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01947497214512384691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9059235023880577515.post-65140305281574817192011-08-26T21:39:00.000-04:002011-08-26T21:39:35.060-04:00Bunco for the Cure<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">How is fundraising going for you? If you haven't met your $2,300 minimum here is a great idea for you, you just need a friend that knows how to play <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Play-Bunco">Bunco</a> and is a regular Bunco player!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Our idea for a Bunco fundraiser came to us earlier in the year, when Amy and I's boss was talking about her monthly Bunco game in her neighborhood. We asked if she'd be interested in helping us out with a Bunco for the Cure night. I hate to even take credit for this idea, because these wonderful ladies took our idea and did all the work for us! Prizes were donated, food was prepared and the neighborhood club house was ours for the night. The whole neighborhood was invited and Amy and I were overwhelmed with the hospitality and sense of community we felt! We had over 50 people come out and support, which was amazing! </span><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Bunco served as a great fund raising event, because it gave everyone the chance to interact. We only knew our boss and her husband, another co-worker and of course my husband, Mike. Part of playing Bunco involves you moving tables when you win/lose (depending on if you're at the head table) and you really get the chance to play with almost every player if you have a large crowd. It's a time for people to ask you specific questions and get to know a little more about the SGK 3-Day and why you're doing it. You may even be able to pull off a little recruiting when you explain how things work. And, reassure once again that 60 miles is nothing! Plus raising $2,300 is easier than it sounds!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPi3_MDD_ZmldTzKOhSRo-_fZkCkkJppkRPUXz6C53ndkByGLZWREk6uPSBvTMr32JPjleIqIyTm6fhpjDj8wuU1Ojyu-Jp9Kerbsmqt3vm7PcDHYb8RCkyqoAtcGs1ZWov46KN6msinwG/s1600/008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPi3_MDD_ZmldTzKOhSRo-_fZkCkkJppkRPUXz6C53ndkByGLZWREk6uPSBvTMr32JPjleIqIyTm6fhpjDj8wuU1Ojyu-Jp9Kerbsmqt3vm7PcDHYb8RCkyqoAtcGs1ZWov46KN6msinwG/s400/008.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b style="color: #ea9999;">A Big Thank You</b> to all who came out and supported us, we were able to raise over $600 and with a corporate match over $1200 for the <b style="color: #ea9999;">CURE</b>! </span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01947497214512384691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9059235023880577515.post-67656564055454354182011-08-07T19:05:00.000-04:002011-08-07T19:05:41.298-04:00A journey you should know about...<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">If I didn't have a personal connection to take a stand against breast cancer, reading Bridget's story would be all I needed. I first talked about <a href="http://3daycrystal.blogspot.com/2011/03/get-startedsuccess.html">Bridget</a> a few months ago when I volunteered for a <a href="http://www.the3day.org/site/PageServer?pagename=get_started">3-Day Get Started Meeting</a>. The info session introduced to two new personal stories this year, that got my attention. One of those stories was about Bridget, a 27 year old woman who has been battling metastatic breast cancer since she was 21. Bridget and I are the same age. Cancer does not <u>age discriminate</u>. Cancer does <u>not discriminate</u>, period. She has no family history of breast cancer, and makes me ask, <i>why her</i>? <i>Why not me</i>? <i>This could be me or any one of my friends</i>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I hadn't seen Bridget around much in the blog-twitter-sphere in the past months, and last week I found out why. <a href="http://mybiggirlpants.blogspot.com/2011/08/huge-blow.html">A Huge Blow</a>. I read Bridget's blog Friday night with tears in my eyes. Bridges blog, is a blog that needs to be read and publicized. Friends, I walk for my grandmother, my mom, for Toni, for my <i>sisters</i>, for our future and Bridget. This year and for the future, Bridget's name will be added to my pack. Hugs to you Bridget, and many thoughts and prayers coming your way. </span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">If you didn't click the links above, add Bridget's blog to your reader and your thoughts:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> <a href="http://mybiggirlpants.blogspot.com/">http://mybiggirlpants.blogspot.com/ </a></span></div>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01947497214512384691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9059235023880577515.post-71615679396103619052011-08-01T21:18:00.000-04:002011-08-01T21:18:40.547-04:00How far have I walked?<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">As we are approaching the 2011 Atlanta 3-Day, our training plan mileage is climbing. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">By now you've probably found a few walking routes and you know the mileage. With those miles increasing, I know the repetition of routes are getting pretty boring. I've been there! In the past, I used to plan out routes using <a href="http://www.trails.com/googlemap.aspx">Google Pedometer</a>. It works, but it takes a little bit of time, you have to remember the route, and sometimes your route changes mid-walk and your left to estimate your miles. Not that this is a bad thing, but there is a way to take out the guess work, allows for route planning, and gives you the ability to just walk. Meet the GPS watch! </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51lHg9ZcN7L._AA300_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51lHg9ZcN7L._AA300_.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> I own the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Forerunner-Receiver-Heart-Monitor/dp/B000CSWCQA/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1312238486&sr=1-1">Garmin Forerunner 305</a>. (Best Christmas present ever!) There are several different models of this watch, and several other brands you can check out at your local running store or sporting goods store. This watch is my insurance when I walk and has made a huge difference with training walks. While training this year, I can tell you I am getting extra mileage in, and often if I am without my watch, even on those usual routes, I feel lost. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">After walks I download my stats. I am able to see my route, and can even sync it with Google Maps. I can also see that I am staying with Komen's recommendations for mileage time and pace.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhExSI4T09na4CYw-B6y-UAL2i2QMCr4DYVseKdsp_EzEg1ivcW98o0-vRhL_WlDenRG_VNYspGTPoRBeKaCyDAVZJQWl8XtmzFdyr0gA5_NpdiuW4Jr-rtL-5PasoZu45E7HBVZvQLppmd/s1600/Garmin+Map.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhExSI4T09na4CYw-B6y-UAL2i2QMCr4DYVseKdsp_EzEg1ivcW98o0-vRhL_WlDenRG_VNYspGTPoRBeKaCyDAVZJQWl8XtmzFdyr0gA5_NpdiuW4Jr-rtL-5PasoZu45E7HBVZvQLppmd/s640/Garmin+Map.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">On Sunday, my teammate and friend, Amy & I walked 12.03 miles in 3 hours and 46 minutes. Our average pace was 18:49 minutes per mile with an average speed of 3.2mph. We burned 733 calories, and as you can tell from the chart, we had a pretty hilly walk towards the end! </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWnENtnxYb8w3lFQ2n4miFlx89z7a0f39EaUpxSiZEI5wORAM4WedksDQCz5VEZ0mcOmvbA4NHmxi3SDNTOvYtbFOhdaClluzyHnebw8z_jpe80sTouM9gk94jhtwMOh6-GcMH-vqdbFj1/s1600/Garmin+Totals.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWnENtnxYb8w3lFQ2n4miFlx89z7a0f39EaUpxSiZEI5wORAM4WedksDQCz5VEZ0mcOmvbA4NHmxi3SDNTOvYtbFOhdaClluzyHnebw8z_jpe80sTouM9gk94jhtwMOh6-GcMH-vqdbFj1/s640/Garmin+Totals.png" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">If you do best by mapping out a route instead of using a watch, go for it and keep it up! The gps watch just takes out the guess work and allows you to walk with assurance that you are getting those miles.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </span>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01947497214512384691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9059235023880577515.post-90166194620317620382011-07-30T22:52:00.000-04:002011-07-30T22:52:45.884-04:00Walker Stalkers<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;">I had a friend email me after my <a href="http://3daycrystal.blogspot.com/2011/07/3-day-kick-off.html">last blog post</a> and ask: who are Walker Stalkers? I wanted to reply, <i>Dear Friend, this is my 3rd 3-Day walk and you don't know</i>? Instead, I replied back, <i>Thanks for my next blog post</i>!</div><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;">Walker Stalkers are hands down amazing. A Walker Stalker is anyone who is just as dedicated to the cause as a walker and comes out to show their support. They show up rain or shine and always have a smile on their face, and sometimes they have a few surprises! You will see walker stalkers multiple times during the day and they are not just at cheering stations. If there weren't walker stalkers, I don't think the 3-Day event would be the same! </div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/photos-ak-ash1/v357/18/49/23206888/n23206888_34550724_1200.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/photos-ak-ash1/v357/18/49/23206888/n23206888_34550724_1200.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;">Walker Stalkers come equipped in their finest Pink with homemade signs, costumes, and decked out cars! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/photos-ak-ash1/v357/18/49/23206888/n23206888_34550727_2196.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/photos-ak-ash1/v357/18/49/23206888/n23206888_34550727_2196.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/photos-ak-ash1/v357/18/49/23206888/n23206888_34550728_2526.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/photos-ak-ash1/v357/18/49/23206888/n23206888_34550728_2526.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/66685_702209364873_23206888_39808638_7839122_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/66685_702209364873_23206888_39808638_7839122_n.jpg" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;">Walker Stalkers often provide good opportunities for photo ops along the route!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/69045_702209514573_23206888_39808644_7316223_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/69045_702209514573_23206888_39808644_7316223_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span id="goog_2044064408">These Walker Stalkers will bring you to tears! A whole elementary school with signs and decked out in pink cheering us on! It always amazes me how the community comes together!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/69404_702207778053_23206888_39808601_1774053_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/69404_702207778053_23206888_39808601_1774053_n.jpg" width="297" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/71673_702216615343_23206888_39808844_649846_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/71673_702216615343_23206888_39808844_649846_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span id="goog_2044064408">Between the Coffee Kids or our Day #3 Buckhead Bartender, I'm not sure which stalker we look forward to more! I'm kidding there is no competition between these two! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span id="goog_2044064408"><br />
</span><span id="goog_2044064409"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span id="goog_2044064408">Interested in being a Walker Stalker? Keep watching the <a href="http://www.the3day.org/site/PageServer?pagename=spectator_info">Spectator Information</a> for cheering stations and route information to be posted. Ever thought you might want to walk in a 3-Day event? This is a perfect way to get an idea of what the 3-Day Event is all about! </span><span id="goog_2044064409"></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </div>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01947497214512384691noreply@blogger.com0