"I usually have a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast (the old fashioned oats) and add chopped nuts, honey, a scoop of ground flax, and a banana. On my long walks I keep Cytomax with me (watered down a bit, otherwise I think it's too sweet) and Kind…"

"It took me 3 days to feel normal after last year's walk. Definitely take 1 (or 2) days off."

"Keep them short for sure. Last year I lost 2 toenails from all if the walking. And, if you wear toe rings I'd suggest taking them off. I had no problems with them on the training walks but the first day of the actual walk I got huge blisters…"

"This is my 2nd walk and I'm not camping. I didn't camp last year either and frankly wouldn't have it any other way. Kudos to those that do it but after 26.2 miles my body was in excrutiating pain and I don't know how I…"

"I'm staying at the Residence Inn right by the host hotel. My husband practically lives in Marriott properties so I can stay there for free - and I like that there's a small kitchen to make some of my meals. I'm also staying there the…"

"I did it in San Francisco last July. It was a great experience, but if I never have to walk across the Golden Gate Bridge again, it would be too soon! ;) I love DC so decided to do it there. Next year, maybe a different city!"

"I'll be walking alone in DC this year. I am coming from CA and have tried to get some friends around the country to join, but no luck!"

"There are a lot of people that have their iPod hooked to a small speaker and we can all hear their music as they are walking. Maybe that's an option for you. As for talking to people - you don't have to. Say hello if people greet you, but…"

"I had business cards made for free on Vista Print. They have a pre-made card that is various shades of pink with a big pink ribbon on it. On the top of the card I wrote "Will You Support My Walk?" with the dates next to that. In the middle…"