Step Out Walk

About a couple of weeks ago I received an email from Jackie saying that she's going to participate in the Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes on October 1st.  I replied back stating that I'd love to join the walk with her.  She was out of town and just a few days before the event, she emailed me back to say that she'd love to have me join her and her husband.  I ended up registering the day before the event.

I was nervous, recalling my traumatic experience with a 5K Run I participated in several years ago (embarrassingly towards the end of the pack!).  I'm more out of shape these days so I was worried that I'd slow Jackie down (for some reason "race" was on my mind).  I was happy that this wasn't a race (duh, the title of the event said Walk!!) but truly a walk .. a stroll.  Whew!! 

It was a fun experience.  There was a great turnout ..over 4,000 walkers!  I was glad that it wasn't a hot day or it wouldn't have been so fun.  ;)

I was thrilled to have had the opportunity to support my bff and spent time with her and her husband, John.  The sweet couple treated me to a yummy lunch after the event.  Then later, Peb and I had hours of girl talk.  :D

Just got our numbers, we're ready to go!

Starting line

Post race ..cruising the event booths

P.S.  I recently received a check for $50 to add to the fundraising ... giving a total of $770 raised.  Woot woot!!  Thanks Adele.