Tomorrow begins my next 3 Day adventure

I took the day off today in order to prepare, pack, and get some regular sleep since I've started working a late swing shift. A dear friend has loaned me a real air mattress this year. I am thrilled about that since a camping pad wasn't enough to stay comfortable last year.

I've lost almost 55 pounds since I did the 3 day last year, so I'm hoping that helps me. The fact that I wasn't able to complete the recommended training to build up endurance has me a little stressed, but I feel healthier and stronger than I was last year even though I haven't been able to get in many long walks. I HAVE been exercising and strength training.

I've got my checklist and will be off to WalMart to pick up any last minute items. 

I'm a little freaked out at the prospect of having a stranger as a tent mate. "Hi, I don't know you, but let's sleep together in a tent for a weekend". Crossing fingers that it's not terribly awkward. I'll let you know how it goes. Since I'm the sole team member this year, I had no choice but to leave my tent mate selection to fate.

I received another donation today, proof that fundraising efforts can pay off even at the last minute. I am waiting on a company match to come through to take me to the finish line with my fundraising. Even though it hasn't posted yet, the 3 day coaches were able to help me get an extension, since we know it will be posting, just not in time for the event and my online check in last week.

Year 2 of the 3 Day...

I'll be honest...I didn't think I would make the fundraising minimum this year. My team shrunk this year for various reasons (babies, health, moves, etc.)...and I was left as the sole walker representing "Team Keeping Abreast". That combined with some of the recent press for Susan Komen this year (can't avoid mentioning that) I really felt like my fundraising would fall short and I would not be able to participate. Last year (my first) was so powerful for me emotionally. I signed up for 2012 before I even walked in 2011. That's how determined I was to participate again.

Thanks to a company match at work for cash donations, I will have enough donations to allow me to participate. I realize Susan G. Komen has the bar raised high. For some, this is a deterrent...It's a scary proposition to commit to raising $2,300 or give up participating in the event. You train, you fund-raise...and at the end of the day...what if you don't make it and you have to sit it out?

All that risk, is worth it to me. ME - a skeptic...go-raise-your-money-and-walk-your-walk-but-don't-talk-to-me-about-it-I've-had-cancer-and-don't-want-anything-to-do-with-that-crap. All I can say - is take a leap, go for it. do something bigger than you...Take the risk and you may very well be surprised at the result....

One last thing...even though you think you won't make it...You'd better train your butt off, because otherwise you'll be like me looking at 4 weeks to the event and realize you MADE it and need to get your butt in shape for the 60 mile walk!!