Finished a 21 mile walk!

1dragonfly
1dragonfly Posts: 18 Member
edited October 2 in Success Stories
I have never done anything like this before, but I joined and actually completed the 9-11 St Louis March to the Arch! I have a T-shirt and a blister under my toenail to prove it! I'm sore but still walking! I couldn't get any of my friends to go with me so I went by myself and met some wonderful and encouraging people! I'm still excited and so proud of myself!

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  • findingfit23
    findingfit23 Posts: 845 Member
    Wow!! Great job! How long did it take?
  • garangirl
    garangirl Posts: 52
    Love that you met new people! Amazing job!
  • FrenchMob
    FrenchMob Posts: 1,167 Member
    Congrats on the great accomplishment!
  • DisneyAddictRW
    DisneyAddictRW Posts: 800 Member
    It's a weird high you never want to lose! Wish I could bottle it up so drink on days I'm in the dumps! Congrats on the walk I bet your friends are wishing they would have now that you've done it! (Or at least secretly to themselves think that) For sure something to be proud of and enjoy!!
  • afigueroa_pr
    afigueroa_pr Posts: 344
    Wow! How long did it take you?
  • angijunbug
    angijunbug Posts: 205
    That is AWESOME!!!! Great Job!!! So much fun meeting new people too!
  • nygiantschick
    nygiantschick Posts: 289 Member
    great job!
  • 27strange
    27strange Posts: 837 Member
    Awesome !!!!! Great work!
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
    Holy moly! That's quite a walk!! :noway:

    Great job!!! :drinker: :drinker:

    How long did that take you?
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    Amazing!
  • 1dragonfly
    1dragonfly Posts: 18 Member
    Wow! Thanks guys! The walk started around 9:11am and there were about 250-300 people to start. We finished around 6 pm. There were several planned short water breaks about every 5 miles or so. This was something I definitely will try again--only with better fitting shoes!!! I don't think any of my friends really thought I'd do it or complete it.
  • lcnelson
    lcnelson Posts: 279 Member
    I would love to do that! I know you are on such a 'super high' right now!
    Amazing feeling and totally inspiring!
  • Leigh_D
    Leigh_D Posts: 356 Member
    YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!

    Great accomplishment!

    :happy:
  • missyyclaire
    missyyclaire Posts: 572 Member
    Ow, a blister under your toenail!

    Congrats on this major accomplishment
  • MayMaydoesntrun
    MayMaydoesntrun Posts: 805 Member
    What a great accomplishment!! :flowerforyou:
  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    way to go! that is an accomplishment!
  • StrengthIDidntKnow
    StrengthIDidntKnow Posts: 543 Member
    Congrats!!
  • nilla128
    nilla128 Posts: 30 Member
    I' m so proud of you and i don't even know you! Bet your friends are kicking themselves that they didn't join you. I think so many of us put off doing things because we are afraid of doing it alone, but you are fearless and have reaped the reward! Good for you ;)
  • christina_theresa
    christina_theresa Posts: 290 Member
    What an amazing accomplishment!!!! :)
  • pa_jorg
    pa_jorg Posts: 4,404 Member
    That's great on so many levels! You got in terrific exercise, did something you never thought you'd do, proved your friend's wrong and met new people. Sounds like a real accomplishment all around!
  • dlaplume2
    dlaplume2 Posts: 1,658 Member
    Wow! How long did it take you?

    That's awesome, congrats.

    My question exactly.. Just curious.
  • krisnatm
    krisnatm Posts: 34 Member
    that's awesome, congrats on getting out there and finishing!
  • DK30096
    DK30096 Posts: 59 Member
    I AM so impressed! I bet that burned a ton of calories! I would LOVE to do something like that! Just walk all day! AWESOME!
  • 1dragonfly
    1dragonfly Posts: 18 Member
    O, I feel the love! Thanks all of you!
  • brendacs21
    brendacs21 Posts: 180 Member
    How awesome! you really went big! I did my first 5k this weekend and i loved it! i cant explain the feeling but seeing how many others are commited to fitness just motivated me even more
  • Gerald_King
    Gerald_King Posts: 2,031 Member
    WOW thats awesome well done
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