OMG! Can I be a fitness AW for a moment?

Amy4773

So.....Avon Walk #2 is rapidly approaching and I'm in full training mode now.  Tomorrow is a 16 mile walk.  There are now two 4 mile walks each week, one super long one each week followed by another pretty long one, which is usually hald the distance of the super long one.  Then I do strength training 2 times a week, gentle yoga twice a week, and I stretch about 30-40 minutes after each walk.

In any case, here's my AW.  I thought I was really well prepared for last year's Avon Walk.  I found out after Day 1 of the walk (which is 26.2 miles) that I wasn't nearly as prepared as I'd hoped.  I nearly didn't complete Day 2 (which is 13.1 miles).  When I first started training, a 10 mile walked kicked my butt.  I would be totally wiped out, sleeping afterwards, didn't do a thing the rest of the day.  Now, I get home and still have energy.  I did 14 miles last week and was fine afterwards, did 7 the next day and wasn't sore at all.  I have made MAJOR progress this time around!  I am so excited.

I was sitting here thinking "omg, omg, omg...the walk is coming up fast" and was so excited I had to share with someone!! 

Thanks for 'listening'!

KShiz

AWESOME Amy!! 

mrsdarling

GO, AMY!  I remember how amazing you were last year when you finished the whole thing even though you were struggling.  This year will be a totally different experience!

lola808

congrats!  i'm so impressed that you're doing not one, but TWO walks!  i'll need to find some good fitness motivation after baby is born. 

beachbubbles

Eclaire71

You are DA BOMB!  Yay Amy! 

MauiWedding08

that is awesome!

MauiBride2008

Great job Amy!   You are kicking major arse at this!

eacerna

you rock!!

MrsIH

Yeah! SO proud of you Amy!  I was beaming when you told me about last year's walk and now I can't wait to hear about this year's walk... you are a HUGE inspiration and I will be cheering you on like crazy!  Big hugs and love.

Kalani

I agree, that's awesome!  I was just thinking that I need to step it up and do some kind of activity and walking came to mind. 

mrspresley

that is awesome!! i am so proud of you and wish i could be in shape like that.  i can't even walk more than a mile before i want to stop.

SanHawaii08

go amy!!  you're an inspiration to all of us.  can't wait to hear how it goes this time around - you're going to rock it!

Amy4773

Awwww...thanks guys!  I just can't believe the difference in how I feel this time around.  I keep thinking "holy crap, is this really ME?!?"  It feels pretty great!

And, best of all, this means less than 2 months until I get to meet some of our DC Nesties too!  Yippee!

redshoegirl

Go Amy go! That is awesome - such a great cause and way to go with the fitness!

Married2MrWright

that's fantastic Amy!