Saturday, September 30th - West Orange Trail

This is an unoffical walk but I know lunch will be provided by Margaritaville.... Yeah Tamara!!! Please RSVP by Friday AM so they can provide enough for everyone.

Also, Jeff and I will be on a route drive that day :) so we will not be there but we know you all will do great!

When: September 30th - 6:30 am
Where: West Orange Trail - mile 5 - Winter Garden Station
Directions: Here is the link for the West Orange Trail's website. Use the directions for the Winter Garden Station. http://www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/guide/regions/eastcentral/trails/west_orange.htm
MapQuest Address: 424 E Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787-3134
Mileage: 18 miles - easy pace - mixed terrain...yes, there are hills!

Limited restrooms available. Please bring your own hydration. We will be doing stretches before and after the walk. No cellphones or ipods please.

*** This route will be the same as the last 18 mile walk at West Orange.***

You can RSVP here on the blog or by email (amyw3daywalk@yahoo.com). Just click the comment link under this post to RSVP here. :)

Stay Alert, Stay Alive!

Tuesday, September 26th - Lake Eola

This was originally posted as an "Official" walk, however I have a crew meeting tonight so I won't be able to lead this one. I know there are some walkers meeting, pending the weather. If there is rain, they won't be walking. :)

When: September 26th - 6 PM start - 5:45 PM meet
Where: Lake Eola - Downtown - meet near the Swan Boats on the NW side of the park - parking lot
MapQuest Address: 101 N Rosalind Ave Orlando, FL 32801
Mileage: 6 miles - easy pace

Restrooms available. Please bring your own hydration. We will be doing stretches before and after the walk. No cellphones or ipods please.

Stay Alert, Stay Alive!

Week 3 Training Schedule!!!

Ok...only 3 to go!!!

Monday - rest
Tuesday - 6 miles (easy pace)
Wednesday - 45 minutes of crosstraining
Thursday - 6 miles (moderate pace)
Friday - 45 minutes of crosstraining
Saturday - 18 miles (easy pace)
Sunday - 8 miles (easy pace)

What to Pack Session--- September 25th

Ok...so we have all trained, raised lots of money, done our online check-in (hint, hint) and now...

WHAT DO I PACK?

I have planned a "What to Pack" Session for September 25th from 7 to 9pm at the Crown Plaza Hotel.
Here is the address: 7800 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819

We will have light refreshments available. We will also have prizes! ;)

Please RSVP to amyw3daywalk@yahoo.com or 407.376.1213.

See you then! :)

September 23 - Howard Middle School

When: September 23rd - 1:00PM
Where: Howard Middle School - Downtown
MapQuest Address: 800 E Robinson St. Orlando, FL 32801
Mileage: 10 miles - easy pace

This is a 10 mile city walk through downtown Orlando with lots of sidewalks and curbs...hint, hint!! ;)

Debbie has offered her house as a pit stop! Yeah, Debbie! I will work that into our route.

Some restrooms are available along the route. Please bring your own hydration. We will be doing stretches before and after the walk. No cellphones or ipods please.

You can RSVP here on the blog, phone - 407.376.1213 or by email (amyw3daywalk@yahoo.com). Just click the comment link under this post to RSVP here. :)

Stay Alert, Stay Alive!

Training Tip of the Week!

Training Tip of the Week: How To Handle The Heat

To help prepare for hot weather conditions that you may experience during the 3-Day you must train under conditions similar to those of the event itself. It will be cool when the walk begins in the early morning but quickly heat up by the afternoon. For these reasons, you must include training walks during the hotter parts of the day. You also should vary your walking terrain to include sidewalks, trails, asphalt and hills. Conditions that mimic the actual 3-Day will help your body adjust and be prepared for the event.

Carry a water bottle with you at all times to help you monitor how much fluid you are consuming. For long walks over 45 minutes add a sports drink as well. Hydration is key to keeping you cool. There will be trays of cold water at all of the pit stops along the route. Bring a bandana or two to dip in the ice water and wrap it on your head or neck. Do this at every pit stop.

It also is important to wear lightweight clothing. Look for material that will breathe and reflect the rays of the sun. Dress in layers so that you can remove clothing as the day becomes hotter. Apply sunscreen and carry it with you on your walks to reapply. Most importantly, pay close attention to your body and stop and rest in the shade if you get too hot or tired.

If you begin to get hot, do not push yourself. Rest at the pit stop and get fluids and a snack. If you need help getting to the next pit stop, signal a sweep vehicle to take you there. Take advantage of the air conditioned sweep vehicles to cool down and rest. Check in with medical at the pit station if you have any signs of dizziness, nausea, or chills. If you need to get off the route, there are buses that will take you to lunch to await the opening of camp. Once camp is open, you will be taken there by bus.

Once in camp, do not go immediately to the showers. Give your body time to rest and equilibrate. It is best to rest, get a snack and something to drink. Do not rest in your tent if it is too hot as you can overheat. Find a shady spot in camp and rest there. Once you are rested, then go to the showers.

Week 4 Training Schedule

We are down to 4 weeks!!! :)

Monday - rest
Tuesday - 5 miles (easy pace)
Wednesday - 45 minutes of crosstraining
Thursday - 6 miles (moderate pace)
Friday - 45 minutes of crosstraining
Saturday - 10 miles (easy pace)
Sunday - 8 miles (easy pace)

Another Helpful Site...

I have yet another helpful website.

www.shadyladyproducts.com

This site has lots of great products to protect you from the sun...YEAH!

Saturday, September 16th - West Orange Trail

When: September 16th - 6:30 am
Where: West Orange Trail - mile 5 - Winter Garden Station
Directions: Here is the link for the West Orange Trail's website. Use the directions for the Winter Garden Station. http://www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/guide/regions/eastcentral/trails/west_orange.htm
MapQuest Address: 424 E Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787-3134
Mileage: 18 miles - easy pace - mixed terrain...yes, there are hills!

Limited restrooms available. Please bring your own hydration. We will have some grab n'go's and lunch available. We will be doing stretches before and after the walk. No cellphones or ipods please.

*** Please RSVP so we can get an accurate count for lunch that Anita has graciously offered to have at her house! yeah, Anita!***

You can RSVP here on the blog or by email (amyw3daywalk@yahoo.com). Just click the comment link under this post to RSVP here. :)

Stay Alert, Stay Alive!

Tuesday, September 12 - Lake Eola

When: September 12th - 6 PM start - 5:45 PM meet
Where: Lake Eola - Downtown - meet near the Swan Boats on the NW side of the park - parking lot
MapQuest Address: 101 N Rosalind Ave Orlando, FL 32801
Mileage: 5 miles - easy pace

Restrooms available. Please bring your own hydration. We will be doing stretches before and after the walk. No cellphones or ipods please.

You can RSVP here on the blog or by email (amyw3daywalk@yahoo.com). Just click the comment link under this post to RSVP here. :)

Stay Alert, Stay Alive!

Week 5 Training Schedule

Ok... nose to the grind stone! 5 weeks to go!

Monday - rest
Tuesday - 5 miles (easy pace)
Wednesday - 45 minutes of crosstraining
Thursday - 6 miles (moderate pace)
Friday - 45 minutes of crosstraining
Saturday - 18 miles (easy pace)
Sunday - 15 miles (easy pace)

Sunday, September 10th - Little Econ Trail

Here's another UNOFFICIAL walk for you all!

When: September 10th - 6:00 pm
Where: Little Econ Trail
Mileage: 6 Miles

Meet at the park entrance near YMCA, off of Rouse Rd.

If you need more information, please contact Kristin (pandora537@aol.com)

Don't forget to stretch! :)

Stay Alert, Stay Alive!

Attention Tampa Bay Walkers....

Ok…. So I have done a little bit of detective work regarding the route. No…it is not finalized yet nor can I share all the details…sorry, the joys of crew captain secrecy! :)

After doing a quick look at the map, I think we all need to add a little more sun and hills to our walks. Let me explain….Day 1 will have some gorgeous views (yeah) but there is also very little shade (boo). Some mid-day walks would be idea to prepare for this. Also, hills will be a part of the walk. I know you are thinking…duh, Amy, Florida is flat! How do we have hills? Well, the answer is simple….BRIDGES! We will have several bridges that we will be crossing. These bridges are not necessarily all over water…most are actually over intersections. But they still have inclines up and down!

Day 2’s route will offer a few different challenges. We will be doing lots of sidewalk walking. I have decided to add one more downtown Orlando walk on September 23rd to get us ready for that.

These are just a few things I want to prepare everyone for! I know together we can do this! :)

Saturday, September 9th - West Orange Trail

THIS IS AN UNOFFICIAL WALK!

When: September 9th - 6:30 am
Where: West Orange Trail - mile 5 - Winter Garden Station
Directions: Here is the link for the West Orange Trail's website. Use the directions for the Winter Garden Station. http://www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/guide/regions/eastcentral/trails/west_orange.htm
MapQuest Address: 424 E Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787-3134
Mileage: 10 miles - easy pace - mixed terrain...yes, there are hills!

Limited restrooms available. Please bring your own hydration. We will have some grab n'go's available. We will be doing stretches before and after the walk. No cellphones or ipods please.

Stay Alert, Stay Alive!

Online Check In!

It's time to start thinking about checking in for the big event!

If you haven't started the process yet, here's the link...
http://www.the3day.org/site/pp.asp?c=ciKTLcPRLvF&b=1555637

PS... I think the towel service is worth every penny!! :)

Helpful Website!

Here is a great website I have found for all things for the toes.... :)

www.footsmart.com

They have some great toe protectors as well as stretching aids. :)

Tuesday, September 5th - Lake Eola

When: September 5th - 6 PM start - 5:45 PM meeting
Where: Lake Eola - Downtown - meet near the Swan Boats on the NW side of the park - parking lot
MapQuest Address: 101 N Rosalind Ave Orlando, FL 32801
Mileage: 5 miles - easy pace

***Please be aware of the weather. Due to some severe weather in the past few days, the walk may be cancelled. Check back by 5:00 PM!***

Restrooms available. Please bring your own hydration. We will be doing stretches before and after the walk. No cellphones or ipods please.

You can RSVP here on the blog or by email (amyw3daywalk@yahoo.com). Just click the comment link under this post to RSVP here. :)

Stay Alert, Stay Alive!

Week 6 Training Schedule!

Ok...only 6 to go!

Here's the schedule!

Monday - Rest
Tuesday - 5 miles (easy pace)
Wednesday - 45 minutes of crosstraining
Thursday - 6 miles (moderate pace)
Friday - 45 minutes of crosstraining
Saturday -10 miles (easy pace)
Sunday - 6 miles (easy pace)