Proud of myself - I walked 3 miles in heat and humidity!

[RainyDay]

I participated in the CCFA Baltimore Take Steps walk on Saturday, and I was able to do the whole walk! It was only about 3 miles, but I am still very proud of myself. :banana:

I was diagnosed this past February and was put on Pred and Pentasa. I had been feeling pretty good until about 2 weeks ago. I had to admit to myself last week that I was in a full blown flare. I knew the walk was Saturday and was worried if I wouldn't be able to do it. I felt pretty crappy, but with the support of my amazing boyfriend, I completed the whole walk!

I was able to raise $525 (way less than I wanted, but better than nothing! Especially for a newbie.). My boyfriend is already planning for next year's walk. He wants to create a team and ask his and my company for matching donations. I was amazed at how enthusiastic he became after participating. ($100 of the $525 came from him, so I guess he was enthusiastic already.)

This disease is so new to both of us. I think meeting and walking with other sufferers and their support teams helped us both.

Even though the walk is over, you can still donate: online.ccfa.org/site/TR/Walk/Chapter-MarylandSouthernDelaware?px=2075181&pg=personal&fr_id=1767

(I know. Shameless. But next year is a ways away, so I can't help but keep asking for donations while I can!)

 

[Cat-a-Tonic]

Good for you - the heat and humidity seem to cramp me up to no end, so I haven't done a whole lot of outdoor activity since the summer began (mostly yard work, so I could be outside but still near my bathroom, ha ha). Congrats on completing the walk and on raising money for the CCFA.

 

[Becky]

Good for you! My local walk was in may and I missed it. I want to be involved next year though!

 

[Starrburst12]

Yay! Congratulations!!! I am a fitness fanatic and I force myself to push through (probably when I shouldn't) but the feeling of accomplishing something you want to do is amazing. Just think of what you could do when you are feeling better!!?? I know the first 5k I ever ran, I had to hold back tears at the end...
YAY! Congrats again!

 

[My Butt Hurts]

I was able to raise $525 (way less than I wanted, but better than nothing! Especially for a newbie.)

Good for you! Every dollar counts - 80% goes directly to research if I remember correctly.
I did my local walk for the first time last year, and mine this year is this Saturday. Yippee!

 

[ameslouise]

Congrats! That is great! So glad you were feeling up to it and completed it!

And hurray for your BF too. It's great to have such a wonderful support system!

- Amy