At age 72, I am planning to walk across American to bring awareness of how exercise etc. can help bring about a healthier heart and vascular system, lower blood pressure, etc., and to raise funds, as well, for the American Heart Association. I welcome you to follow me on my journey! My plan for 2010 is to walk from Lewes, DE to St. Louis, MO or further if possible. In 2005 I was leading a sedentary life and weighed 201 lbs. I started walking and then running and lost 36 lbs, significantly lowered my blood pressure, my bad cholesterol, and raised my good cholesterol equally. My journey will commence on or about April 30th. Help the A.H.A. by donating thru the web site: Michianaheartwalk.kintera.org/johnwalksamerica. If all goes well I hope to be in St. Louis sometime in September 2010.







Thursday, February 17, 2011

February 17th, 2011




My new bike is about ready. Had to make some revisions to the original product to suit my biking style. Am looking forward to my spring ride. The Natchez Trace and part of the Mississippi River Trail. Planning around 1150 miles in all. Looking for some hardy soul to join me. I rode 28 miles Monday, not a very long ride, but an arduous one: up Madera Canyon road with an elevation gain of 2600 ft in 13 miles, 1000 of which occurred in the last 2 miles. Shoulder and elbow are about back to normal, still have some residual pain but no lack of mobility. Don't forget to exercise today. Your heart will love you for it!
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