This is my second year of participating in the Susan G. Komen 3Day walk. Of the 5 event days that I've walked so far, I think this one was my favorite so far. (and that's a BIG statement!)
We went to the East Bay today! None of the 3Day or Avon walks have ever gone through the East Bay before, so it was extra special. It was an extraordinary day. Not only was the route lovely (beautiful neighborhoods, with lots of great architecture and cute stores!) but the community was very involved in coming out to CHEER the walkers on all day! The local police and firefighters all came out, as well as cheer leaders, Safeway store employees, and lots and lots of citizens! Thank you all so much for coming out to cheer us on. After walking so many miles, we're all pretty tired, but having you there clapping for us and giving us high fives really helps us boost our energy and dedication!
The morning started early, with the first ferry leaving around 7:00am. We left camp at around 6:30, walked the 1.5 miles to the ferry port, and took it over to the port of Berkeley. As we walked towards the port on Treasure Island, we watched the sun rise over the bay.
Sunrise over the Bay
Hotties on a Boat!
Our team has temporary tatoos that say "Hottie" on them. Many of us have it on the back of our calves.
Hottie Calves. (yes, those are my enormous calves/cows on the far left
Turquoise Blue seemed to be the color of choice today!
Pretty Hotties in Turquoise Blue
Hands down, the highlight of my day was seeing my family! My sister was working today at UC Berkeley, and had a chance to come out and meet me along the walk for about 15 minutes on Campus before we reached the cheering station at the UC Berkeley Clock Tower. Unfortunately, I was too caught up in the moment to remember to take a photo (bad sister!) but my friend Alisa got one for sure. I'll remember to post later!
My parents, and their neighbors, Ron and Bonnie came to Cheer us on at Lake Merritt!! SO happy to see all of them!!
Dad, Mom, Bonnie and Ron meet me at the Cheering Station! Thank you SO much for coming out!!
We had a wonderful lunch around mile 15(!) on Lake Merritt. It was very pretty and relaxing!
Lunchtime Hotties!
We also got to play with the Oakland Fire Department a little!
As I mentioned, all of the cheering stations, and various cheering along the way today was just wonderful. It means so much to us. This is an example of what we see along the way:
We walked through Downtown Oakland, down to Jack London Square, and boarded another Red and White Ferry.
Hotties on the ferry
We still have a few injured walkers with us, but the medics to a WONDERFUL job caring for them and taping them up so they can continue walking.
Lizelle and Yumi and their pretty knee tape art
Back at Camp:
Day Two, 40 miles complete!
Foot Massage!
Our team was the largest team as well as the highest fundraiser. Our team leader, Linda, also got a special (HUGE) tent in honor of her planning the most training walks. Linda hosted a "Mocktail Party" at her tent for all of the Hotties.
Happy Mocktail Hotties
We also were served a special dessert during dinner for being the top fundraising team.
The dessert: a tower of cupcakes!!
Tower 'o Cupcakes!
No comments:
Post a Comment