So what did you do this weekend?

Typical early week conversation between two friends...

'So what did you do this weekend?'

'Went to the movies....cleaned up the house a little...ran errands. You?'

'Walked 33 miles. My feet hurt. But otherwise I'm good.'

So the latter answer is pretty much my life right now. One my friends this weekend said her husband has been extremely supportive of her preparation for the 60 mile walk, but just said that he 'wants their life back.' I'm in touch with that emotion. Right about this time during the training, I usually ask myself why I'm doing this...again? And then I remember...breast cancer...and then I promise myself that I'll crew instead of walk next year.

This weekend I organized a Back to Back training weekend for North Carolina Breast Cancer 3-Day participants. Over 30 people attended one or both days, which included lunch, volunteer supported pit stops with food, water and Gatorade, lots of maps and trekking in VERY hot weather.

I think those who participated found out a little more about what to expect on the event, how to pack and how to prepare in the remaining month to go before we walk. One person swept and one voluntary trip to the urgent care for a sprain or foot problem. Not bad overall! At least we'll all have a few more familiar faces to see when we're in Atlanta!

Our Atlanta's Asphalt Angels team was finally able to come together! All but two members met up....it's exciting to have such a spontaneously formed team of 8. One great benefit of the 3-day....new friends!

This week the Mebane Enterprise published a front page article about my participation. I was sort of hoping for a random donation or two to come in.....so far, nothing. Talk about underwhelming.

The other big thing in my life right now, besides my job, my family, the 3-Day and others, is Mebane on the Move. A Mebane Women's Club healthy living initiative, the inaugural event is September 22nd. Somehow I ended up as a sort of unofficial race director for th 5K. The day will include an 8am 5K run, 9am family fun run / walk and an 8am - 1pm healthy living expo. Pretty cool for our town but I will be very relieved when it is over. There are just not enough hours in the day right now!