"I am also a first time walker in Charlotte. The reference guide was great. I have tried so many differant types of sneakers during my training as well as socks. So far Brooks sneakers and cool max socks have proven to be the best on the long walks.…"
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Any advice for a new walker?
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This is my first walk and I would love to hear some advice, tips and suggestions from the seasoned walkers out there. Anything from gear to bring to taking precautions that my feet do not blister up.…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Liz Ruediger Sep 14, 2010.
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Beccie Price replied to Laura Phillips's discussion Any advice for a new walker?"Laura, Last year was my first walk, and I was prepared for everything except the positive things. I found parts of the walk very emotional. I'm sure part of that is due to the physical exertion. I was not prepared for people to hug and thank me…"
Laura Phillips replied to Laura Phillips's discussion Any advice for a new walker?"Thanks for the advice and pre-walk pep-talk I appreciate it. Sorry to hear about your Mom. I'm glad you feel her with you. Thanks again!"
Laura Phillips replied to Laura Phillips's discussion Any advice for a new walker?"Thanks for all the great advice Denise. It sounds like you have this experience down to a science. Thanks again and have a great time to you as well!!"
Laura Phillips replied to Laura Phillips's discussion Any advice for a new walker?"Thanks Karen, you're right the web site was a very helpful guide. Thanks so much for sharing!"
Laura Phillips replied to Laura Phillips's discussion Any advice for a new walker?"Thanks so much for the advice. It was very helpful and I appreciate it! ;0)"
Becky Estrada replied to Laura Phillips's discussion Any advice for a new walker?"Hello MaryAnn,
What a great advice. Thank you for putting up this information here."
Mary Ann replied to Laura Phillips's discussion Any advice for a new walker?"Hi Laura. The best advice I can give you so you don't get blisters is the following.
1) Make sure your shoes are a half size bigger than you usually take. You want ample room in the front of the shoe as your feet swell, nothing rubs. But on…"
Denise Herrera replied to Laura Phillips's discussion Any advice for a new walker?"First, remember to be kind to the crew and volunteers who do the bags. You are limited to 30 pounds. As stated before, hopefully you have worked out the kinks during training. You don't want new clothing that you have tried out and may chafe…"
Judy Shepherd replied to Laura Phillips's discussion Any advice for a new walker?"Be diligent about your training and work out all the things that need to be tweaked such as foot issues (blisters), the right socks, pare down what you carry, etc. You need to be comfortable physically or you'll be distracted mentally. Then,…"
Karen Rosenzweig replied to Laura Phillips's discussion Any advice for a new walker?"Best reference guide: http://60milemen.typepad.com/main/underground.html. You can also check out my blog. I've been keeping accounts of the past 5 years that I have trained, fund-raised and walk in NY. http://amberstang.wordpress.com/"
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This is my first walk and I would love to hear some advice, tips and suggestions from the seasoned walkers out there. Anything from gear to bring to taking precautions that my feet do not blister up. Thank you ladies, I appreciate it!!
Laura Phillips replied to marlene amezcua's discussion Blisters, Blisters and now black toe nails!!!"@ Jean Rosa,
What are the inserts that you mentioned? This my first time doing this walk any other suggestions that would be helpful? I would appreciate the suggestions from my seasoned walkers."
Laura Phillips replied to Heather Fulton's discussion Business donations"Thanks Cindy,
I received your letter, thanks for sharing it! Good luck
Laura"
Laura Phillips replied to Heather Fulton's discussion Business donations"Just wondering as anyone received this letter? Thanks so much!"
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