Well, we've had three days now of unrelenting rain. Not exactly conducive to getting training walking in this weekend. I suppose I could get out with my poncho--just in case it really does rain next Sunday. But I choose to be an optimist and expect that next weekend will be better.
I am, however, blown away by the pledge support I've received for the MS Walk. I have raised more than double my modest goal. I think it's a testimony to the person I'm walking in honor of.
So I will put on a Leslie Sansone tape later this afternoon after I'm done with my month end web updates and house cleaning. Besides, I find if I exercise later, I sleep better.
Sunday, April 30, 2006
Friday, April 21, 2006
Walk Training Update
With the Twin Cities MS Walk a couple of weeks away, it's time to get down to it and get serious. The great news is that I am well over my stated fundraising goal...thanks to all those who have pledged!
I've been a bit doubtful that my slightly coming apart shoes will do the job for the walk. Last weekend I got a higher quality walking shoe and did a couple of training walks. Things seemed to go well on Saturday. I walked for more than an hour in the new shoes and probably covered at least 3 miles. But alas, when Sunday came, suddenly the dreaded "equipment malfunction" reared its ugly head. Rub, rub on the back of the right heel and not long until a blister showed up. This even with my special walking socks. So if I do decide to use these shoes, I'm going to do a bit of foot taping. I will try to get a walk or two in again this weekend, so we'll see how they do.
As for how much of the 9 miles I plan to do--jury's still out on that. It pretty much depends on how the feet hold out. I expect to cover at least three to the first rest stop. Maybe I will take the next three after that..we'll just have to see.
I've been a bit doubtful that my slightly coming apart shoes will do the job for the walk. Last weekend I got a higher quality walking shoe and did a couple of training walks. Things seemed to go well on Saturday. I walked for more than an hour in the new shoes and probably covered at least 3 miles. But alas, when Sunday came, suddenly the dreaded "equipment malfunction" reared its ugly head. Rub, rub on the back of the right heel and not long until a blister showed up. This even with my special walking socks. So if I do decide to use these shoes, I'm going to do a bit of foot taping. I will try to get a walk or two in again this weekend, so we'll see how they do.
As for how much of the 9 miles I plan to do--jury's still out on that. It pretty much depends on how the feet hold out. I expect to cover at least three to the first rest stop. Maybe I will take the next three after that..we'll just have to see.
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
More notes on Nashville..
Wow, it's hard to believe it's been a week since the amazing heartwarming experience that was Mark Lowry's Senior Trip. So many of us are still thinking about it and talking about it.
Here's another trip story I wanted to share. Because the trip was for folks 50 and over, and I just turned 50 this past September, I thought I would be silly and go in the guise of a red hat lady the first day. I wore a red cowboy hat, purple attire and a purple and black lei sort of thing which read "over the hill" (a gift from my co-workers). I guess the hat was a hit. I got many requests and questions on "where's the hat?" when I didn't wear it the next day. Even Mark's dad missed the red hat. At the dance, when I wore it again with my blue sparkle top that I probably last wore 20 years ago, someone came up to me with a couple of dollars in hand and said "how much for the hat?". I had to tell him it was priceless.
Yes, I am going to Asheville in December. I'm not thrilled with flying out of here during that time, so I will have to recruit my prayer warriors for those weather mercies. I will probably have to make a few financial sacrifices here and there. But it's about the people. It also dawned on me that Mark will probably sing some songs from his Christmas album. So, CMA Fan Fair, guess you'll have to wait another year...
Here's another trip story I wanted to share. Because the trip was for folks 50 and over, and I just turned 50 this past September, I thought I would be silly and go in the guise of a red hat lady the first day. I wore a red cowboy hat, purple attire and a purple and black lei sort of thing which read "over the hill" (a gift from my co-workers). I guess the hat was a hit. I got many requests and questions on "where's the hat?" when I didn't wear it the next day. Even Mark's dad missed the red hat. At the dance, when I wore it again with my blue sparkle top that I probably last wore 20 years ago, someone came up to me with a couple of dollars in hand and said "how much for the hat?". I had to tell him it was priceless.
Yes, I am going to Asheville in December. I'm not thrilled with flying out of here during that time, so I will have to recruit my prayer warriors for those weather mercies. I will probably have to make a few financial sacrifices here and there. But it's about the people. It also dawned on me that Mark will probably sing some songs from his Christmas album. So, CMA Fan Fair, guess you'll have to wait another year...
Sunday, April 09, 2006
Back From Nashville...
I'm now back from my trip to Gaylord Opryland in Nashville for "Mark Lowry's Senior Trip". Go here to get the full scoop: http://wendyv.com/srtrip406.htm . I think all of us pretty much concluded that it was about the most fun and fabulous experience we've ever had. Perfect in every way, right down to the very entertaining shuttle bus driver we had going back to the airport.
Honest to God. I never dreamed that when I heard Mark Lowry sing "Mary Did You Know" on his Broadway video five years ago and my jaw dropped and I said to the screen "you don't know me know...but you will" , that he would know me from thousands of fans and there'd be all this precious "Wendy V" stuff. I am thankful and grateful that a link to my Gaither blog with my report notes found its way to Mark's website. I do hope it helped tide over some people who were looking for news on the trip until Mark has a chance to post his items.
So now, I'm supposed to go back to work and resume a normal life. That's going to be tough for us "seniors" not yet lucky enough to be retired.
Honest to God. I never dreamed that when I heard Mark Lowry sing "Mary Did You Know" on his Broadway video five years ago and my jaw dropped and I said to the screen "you don't know me know...but you will" , that he would know me from thousands of fans and there'd be all this precious "Wendy V" stuff. I am thankful and grateful that a link to my Gaither blog with my report notes found its way to Mark's website. I do hope it helped tide over some people who were looking for news on the trip until Mark has a chance to post his items.
So now, I'm supposed to go back to work and resume a normal life. That's going to be tough for us "seniors" not yet lucky enough to be retired.
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