WALKERS WANTED --- WEEK OF MAY 26TH

WEEK OF MAY 26th

Hey there~

People are looking to walk! :) Come join!

TAFT - Marcia walks in the neighborhood around the City of Orlando Park at South Port. If you would like to join her call at 407.240.4481 or during the day at 407.246.3014.

MELBOURNE - Terrie is looking for walkers in her area. Call her at 321.693.2299.

DELAND - Jennette and Rebecca work out almost everyday at the Victoria Park House. Touch base with Jennette at 407.473.8724.

BABSON PARK (South of Lake Wales) - Mark is looking for a walking partner Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Call him at 863-289-4486 (cell) or 863-638-4530 (home)

WINDERMERE - Rajashree is looking for some company on walks in the Windermere area. Email her at ohmshanti2u@hotmail.com

WINTER GARDEN - Alyce is walking the West Orange Trail on Wednesday morning. She'd love some company. 407.654.2472 She also walks in Clermont.

LAKE HOWARD AREA - Mary is walking in the Lake Howard area. Email her at hellfrozeover24@msn.com for more details.

DELTONA AREA - Jennifer is a walking pheonom in this area. Email or call her to get together a walk and talk! Skipperflorida@earthlink.net 321-239-6077

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS- Kaley walks Cranes Roast quite often and it looking for company. Email her at hellokaley@gmail.com

LONGWOOD - Missy does the Wekiva Loops 4 times a week leaving at 8:15am. Give her a call and go walk with her. 407.499.4449

UCF AREA - Carolyn and her team would love to walk the UCF campus with you. They walk most evenings (7:30ish) and some Sunday afternoons. Her email is cyeshula@mail.ucf.edu

DELAND - Help!! Eva's team all lives in New Smyrna! She is looking for a walking partner in Deland in the evenings and on weekends. Please call 386-216-2048 if interested.

Any one else out there walking? Send your info my way! :)

Week of May 26th

Here is the training schedule for this week.

The way this chart is set up is identical to the version in your walker's handbook. Wednesday and Friday are Cross Training days!

Please note that Arizona and San Diego do not have a training schedule.... yet!! This is because we are not in the 24 week window yet. If you are training for these walks and want to do some training, cross training is a great option.

Walk and Talk to you soon!
Amy :)

Let's talk fanny.....

Hey there walkers (& crew)…

Ok… you have gotten the training schedule and started fundraising and may have even taken a walk around the block or two. So let’s talk about another important piece of equipment in your 3-Day venture. Your fanny pack!

YES, you need a fanny pack. Or at least something to put things in…it’s like a purse for your hips! ;) There are certain essentials that you will need for an event like this. The 3-Day is not just a walk around the park. There will be varied terrain and weather and you need to be prepared.

Now here is my previous fanny pack (Anthony is now the proud owner of this one...minus the frog! He's mine!)



Ok… disclaimer time again! I will give lots of advice in the blog, but by no means is this the gospel. This is just advice….take it or leave it!

You do not need to spend a lot of money on this. But there are a few things to consider when purchasing this. A pack with two water bottle holders is best….HONEST! Plus it acts as a balancer for your hips. Plus one bottle for water, one for Gatorade! (learn to like it… it will save your butt!)

Plus you will need a zippered section to keep your wallet/ID or ICE (In Case of Emergency contact), extra socks, blister pack (more information later), sunscreen (skin & lips), rain poncho, cell phone (which is off and not to be used while walking), body glide and other miscellaneous things. I know it sounds like I just listed a ton of stuff but it will fit in that pack. The key is Ziploc bags…yes, Ziploc bags! They keep things organized in a small space and they make everything waterproof. Yes, most of this stuff will get wet. Either a freak rainstorm (ha) or loose water bottle top will test this… I promise!

Wal-Mart has a good pack in the sporting goods section for $10. Target has a slighter more durable version for $20. I have used both… The $10 one was ok but the straps wore thin… the $20 one made it through three 3-Days and lots of training walks. You decide. Both of these versions come with water bottles BUT they were not good bottles. They were hard plastic bottles with narrow openings. I would suggest investing in $4 bike bottles. They are made of soft plastic, have a pop top on them and have wide mouths. These will be easier to fill with ice and you won’t need to unscrew the cap when you want to take a drink. Well worth the investment!
If you can’t stand something around your waist, you may want to invest in a Camelback. These are hydration backpacks. They are a little more expensive but great as well plus they can cool your back if you fill them with ice! Just remember, you will want one with some extra space for the other things. Sports Authority has lots for you to try. If you find one you like, you may be able to get it cheaper online.

As far as the other things I mentioned for your pack --- wallet/ID or ICE – accidents happen. You need to have some identification and contact info, especially if you train alone.

Extra socks – on event you will want to change your socks at lunch time. Why? Feet sweat! Your feet will be happy and happy feet make happy walkers.

Blister pack – This one worries people. The blister pack is meant to be a preventative measure. There is a 99.9% chance of getting a blister either during training or on event. It’s great to have the tools you need to take care of it. By no means and I saying that you need to lance it 5 miles into your day! Just the opposite! Blisters should NEVER be popped! NEVER! Blisters are the body’s way of protecting itself. If you get a blister, leave the skin in place and apply a bit of Neosporin and top with a Band-Aid. They tend to heal quickly if taken care of. So your blister pack should have the following things: Neosporin, Band-Aids, moleskin (for hot spots), baby powder (keeps feet dry), manicure scissors (to cut moleskin), toe sleeves (check Walgreens…these are great!) and blister Band-Aids. All of this will fit great in a quart size FREEZER Ziploc bag. Hint, hint!

Here's mine!


Sunscreen – A MUST HAVE! We are walking for Breast Cancer, there is no sense in getting skin cancer in the process! You will want a sports sunscreen… 30 SPF minimum! Try a couple versions to find what works for you. You want one that is sweat proof and won’t burn your eyes! While in the sunscreen aisle, check out the lip protection! Most people don’t think of their lips until it’s too late. Again minimum SPF of 30. Sun poisoning on your lips is horrible… right Anthony! Or should I say Angelina! ;)

Rain poncho – It’s Florida, it will probably rain. If not on event, definitely during training! You can get them for 99 cents. Buy three just in case because if you do use it, folding it back up to fit in the little tiny pouch is impossible. Plus it makes a great ground cover at lunch and pit stops.

Cell phone – THIS IS FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY. I know I sound like a broken record, but cell phones are not allowed on the route of the 3-Day… period! It is a safety hazard to you, other walkers and crew members on event. If you need to use your phone on the route, step off and while standing still or sitting, use the phone. Better yet, wait until a pit stop or lunch to make that call. If you use your phone on event, I will probably be the one yelling at you! The route safety and sweep teams see everything and we just want you to be safe! :)

Body Glide – What a fabulous product! I think this literally saved a few butts on event… mine included. This type of distance walking causes skin to rub. Rubbing is BAD! Body glide comes in a deodorant type stick container so no messy hands or gooey feeling like with Vaseline. It’s great for feet, toes, heels, upper arms, thighs, knees …and even a few other areas! Wink, wink! I would highly recommend getting your own because you will not want to share… especially if you know where other people may be putting it! ;) This is available at Sports Authority or at a bike shop.
Just beware of the Body Glide with the RED cap. This is the Ben Gay version. Great for after the walk but may cause some issues on the walk itself. It can heat up really fast!!!

As far as miscellenous stuff, you will find out through training. I included a yoga strap for stretching and Destin baby ointment for road rash (this is the best!... takes the burn and stinging out almost immediately). I also have a dry wick towel that I attached to my pack. A golf towel works too… just something to keep the sweat out of your eyes plus it was a great way to keep my hands busy to keep “sausage fingers” under control!

Ok… I think this covers the fanny….pack! ;) We can do a fanny pack workshop if that would help. Just let me know! ;)

Walk and talk to you soon.

Amy :)

Walkers Wanted...

WEEK OF MAY 19

Ok... here are some of the walks going on this week. Get out there and join! ;)

***Official Training Walk*** Tuesday - Lake Eola - Downtown - 6pm - 3 miles - Amy W. leading. 407.376.1213

TAFT - Marcia walks in the neighborhood around the City of Orlando Park at South Port. If you would like to join her call at 407.240.4481 or during the day at 407.246.3014.

MELBOURNE - Terrie is looking for walkers in her area. Call her at 321.693.2299.

DELAND - Jennette and Rebecca work out almost everyday at the Victoria Park House. Touch base with Jennette at 407.473.8724.

BABSON PARK (South of Lake Wales) - Mark is looking for a walking partner Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Call him at 863-289-4486 (cell) or 863-638-4530 (home)

WINDERMERE - Rajashree is looking for some company on walks in the Windermere area. Email her at ohmshanti2u@hotmail.com

WINTER GARDEN - Alyce is walking the West Orange Trail on Wednesday morning. She'd love some company. 407.654.2472 She also walks in Clermont.

LAKE HOWARD AREA - Mary is walking in the Lake Howard area. Email her at hellfrozeover24@msn.com for more details.

DELTONA AREA - Jennifer is a walking pheonom in this area. Email or call her to get together a walk and talk! Skipperflorida@earthlink.net 321-239-6077

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS- Kaley walks Cranes Roast quite often and it looking for company. Email her at hellokaley@gmail.com

LONGWOOD - Missy does the Wekiva Loops 4 times a week leaving at 8:15am. Give her a call and go walk with her. 407.499.4449

DR. PHILLIPS - Anthony will be doing an 8 mile walk on Saturday morning at 8:00am. Starting at the Barnes & Noble off West Sand Lake Road. Email him for more details aarena@cfl.rr.com

UCF AREA - Carolyn and her team would love to walk the UCF campus with you. They walk most evenings (7:30ish) and some Sunday afternoons. Her email is cyeshula@mail.ucf.edu

Check back... more walks will be added. :)

Week of May 19

Here is the training schedule for this week.

The way this chart is set up is identical to the version in your walker's handbook. Wednesday and Friday are Cross Training days!

Please note that Dallas, Arizona and San Diego do not have a training schedule.... yet!! This is because we are not in the 24 week window yet. If you are training for these walks and want to do some training, cross training is a great option.

Walk and Talk to you soon!

Amy :)

Tuesday - Lake Eola - 3 miles

When: May 20 - 6:00 pm
Where: Lake Eola - Downtown - meet in the parking lot near the Swan Boats on the NW side of the park
MapQuest/Google Address: 101 N Rosalind Ave Orlando, FL 32801
Mileage: 3 miles - easy pace

Restrooms available. Please bring your own hydration. No cellphones or ipods please.

Here is the route. http://www.mapmyrun.com/walk/united-states/fl/orlando/363681511

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 of May 12

Here is the training schedule for this week.

The way this chart is set up is identical to the version in your walker's handbook. Wednesday and Friday are Cross Training days!

Please note that Tampa, Dallas, Arizona and San Diego do not have a training schedule.... yet!! This is because we are not in the 24 week window yet. If you are training for these walks and want to do some training, cross training is a great option.

Walk and Talk to you soon!

Amy :)

Getting Ready...

Hey there walkers…

I know many of you’re a very anxious to start training….but patience is a virtue. I am planning walks based on the Tampa Bay training schedule but I will be including training schedule for all 14 walks.

Orlando is a very diverse area in the 3-Day world. We have walkers and crew participating in 13 out of 14 cities! WOW!! I think San Francisco scared a few people away!! ;) It scares me…. Lots of HILLS! Because we are so diverse, I will be doing many walks with options to help accommodate these mileage differences.

I know there are several first time walkers...congrats and welcome to a wonderful and supportive community. You are never alone on the 3-Day! :) I would suggest that you start your 3-Day experience by reading… what…. Amy, have you lost your mind? This is about walking….let’s walk! Not so fast, there are lots of things to consider before hitting the trail, road, sidewalk, beach, water… oops, we don’t walk on water! ;) Your walker handbook has lots of great information in it so you should take a quick read to get yourself acquainted with it! (No, there will not be a test!)

Before you lace up those sneakers and hit the road, let’s talk about those sneakers. This will be your biggest investment! Don’t take it too lightly! Yes, sneakers can be expensive but remember that your feet will be walking 60+ miles in three days and 571 miles of training (if you do the 24 week training schedule to a tee!) In 5 events, I have seen just about everything bad that can happened to feet happen! Not to me but I have seen it! If you want to be able to look back on your 3-Day experience with fond memories, invest in the sneakers!
[I will give lots of advice in the blog, but by no means is this the gospel. This is just advice….take it or leave it! (yes, this is my disclaimer!)]

I would advise being professionally fitted for your sneakers. TrackShack is a great source for this. You need to tell the sales person what you are doing so they can determine the best fit for you. Also, you can get fitted at TrackShack and then buy your shoes somewhere else. Totally up to you. The New Balance stores will also fit you. I have used NBs from the first step of my very first training walk. I have never had a major problem. A couple that might have been my fault…ie socks and toenails but never a problem from the fitting.

Where ever you buy sneakers, ask about there return policy. If they don’t work for you, don’t keep them. Most places are really good about this.

Once you have found the shoes, onto socks! Yes, socks are extremely important. I have tried almost every sock on the planet…. Cheap one, expensive ones.. you name them, I’ve had them! Last year, Thorlos was a sponsor of the 3-Day. They gave samples out to all walkers. Not the best sock for me BUT I did find out that there was a Thorlos OUTLET on I-Drive. I went in there WITH my sneakers and they let me try on almost every sock until I found the right level for me! (Level 1 walkers) The outlet will be a little cheaper than if you order them online and the additional benefits of trying them on with your sneakers is great!

Ok…. Sneakers and socks… That’s a good start. :)

I will be adding a new topic every week so add me to your favorites!

Walk and Talk to you soon!

Amy :)