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watergirl · 10-18-2004, 09:56 AM

I hit a huge milestone yesterday. I collected money and walked a 3.1 mile fundraiser for ALS. A dear friend and co-workers died last year, so this is very important to me. Last October when I walked it, I was in such pain and misery. My knees ached, my back was killing me, my hips hurt, my feet ached, I got blisters on the bottom of my feet, my head was sweating like I'd just come out of a shower - I swore I would never do that again. I just figured, I'd raise the money and not do the walk next year.

Well, it's amazing what 40 pounds lighter feels like! Yesterday, the only problem I had was with my right hip aching! I was walking on air when I discovered this at the end of the walk. Granted I was glad I was done, but the difference in how my body responded was amazing. I had made it through the walk without the pain and suffering of the year prior. Plus, we raised about 75K more than last year. It was a good day!