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DC Walk Complete!
It's back to reality now and coming down from the high of the DC Avon Walk. This was my first year walking so I didn't know what to expect. It was incredible! I can't imagine all the behind the…Continue
Started May 5, 2010
Dinner in DC Friday night
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My sister and I will be arriving in DC Friday afternoon and spending the night at the event eve hotel. Any suggestions for dinner that night within walking distance of the Hilton? I know there is a…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Stephanie Apr 30, 2010.
Need to Rally
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The DC walk is 3 weeks away and for the first time I'm getting nervous. Every weekend my training has been getting easier and I come home tired but inspired. Well, this past weekend I hit a wall. …Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Stephanie Apr 13, 2010.
Walking Clothes
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I'm having a hard time finding moisture wicking capri pants that are not leggings. I want something loose but it seems those are all cotton. Any suggestions?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Stephanie Mar 25, 2010.
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Stephanie replied to Larry Roshfeld's discussion coming soon - The 2011 Underground Guide...."I LOVED the underground guide! DC last week was my first walk and thanks to the guide and the many, many posts on this site I felt much more prepared and calm. I wouldn't delete anything but have a few suggestions for additions:
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Stephanie posted a discussionDC Walk Complete!
It's back to reality now and coming down from the high of the DC Avon Walk. This was my first year walking so I didn't know what to expect. It was incredible! I can't imagine all the behind the scenes work that goes into organizing this event - thanks so much to all Avon staff, volunteers, crew and residents of DC who came out to cheer for us. This truly was an experience to remember. I made it through the entire 39.3 miles so I'm very pleased with myself. I followed the training schedule…See More
Stephanie replied to Stephanie's discussion Dinner in DC Friday night"I'll be sleeping at typical dinner time :) I plan on doing the senior citizen early bird dinner so hopefully I'll avoid any crowds. But it sounds like there are many places so if one is busy, on to the next one.
Off to the airport…"
Ralph E. Nelson replied to Stephanie's discussion Dinner in DC Friday night"FYI - Buca isn't over-salted but is a HUGE amount of food. Also, on a Friday night, you really need reservations."
Stephanie replied to Sheila Crider's discussion Food at hotel for DC walk...important pass along.."Thanks - I was thinking I'd have to pick up something non-perishable the night before. This is much better."
Stephanie replied to Stephanie's discussion Dinner in DC Friday night"Oooh, I think I've heard of this place - is it a Top Chef guy or something? I love a good burger. I'm not looking for low fat, low calorie healthy - just not salty or creamy or anything else that may cause an adverse reaction the next…"
Nicole Troast replied to Stephanie's discussion Dinner in DC Friday night"Healthy....not this Friday...some DC friends recommended THE BURGER JOINT. The website has my mouth watering all ready....mmmmmm
http://www.bgrtheburgerjoint.com/"
Larry Roshfeld replied to Stephanie's discussion Dinner in DC Friday night"If you walk 3-4 blocks south on Connecticut Avenue, you'll be in DuPont Circle. There are a large number of independent (non-chain) restaurants, including a number that offer outdoor seating so you can eat and people-watch if the weather is…"
MooCowGuy replied to Stephanie's discussion Dinner in DC Friday night"for 2 or 3 people there is Kramerbooks and afterwords, that is out the front of the event hotel and to your left a few blocks...
also, there are many different places about a 10 minute walk from the back of the hotel in a area called Adams…"
Stephanie posted a discussionDinner in DC Friday night
My sister and I will be arriving in DC Friday afternoon and spending the night at the event eve hotel. Any suggestions for dinner that night within walking distance of the Hilton? I know there is a Buca di Beppo accross the street but I think chain Italian restaurants have too much salt and I don't want to deal with that right before the walk. Any ideas on something substantial but healthy?
Stephanie replied to Pam Mazeika's discussion WALKING IN THE RAIN..."I haven't tried it and don't know how it will work, but my plan was to bring 2 of those flimsy shower caps you get from hotels and put that over my shoes. I cut a hole in the top just big enough to fit my foot through and then have the…"
Stephanie replied to Mohawkman's discussion Hey DC! Keep your eyes open for Monica Cooper's Pennies from Heaven!"I love this as a reminder of why we are walking. Dear Abby does a Pennies from Heaven segment and I cry every time I read the stories. I hope I'm lucky enough to find one in DC - I'll probably trip over someone while I'm busy looking."
Stephanie replied to Patricia Hildenbrand's discussion Current Weather outlook for the DC walk weekend!"I'm a little nervous about the high temps in DC this weekend - that was the last thing I expected. We had a heat wave last month here in Atlanta so I did train for 2 weekends in mid 80's and believe me it feels very different than mid 70s.…"
Stephanie replied to Stephanie's discussion Need to Rally"Thanks for all the encouragement. I think I can physically make it and once I'm in the midst of thousands of other walkers it will be completely different. It's hard to stay motivated after 6-7 hours walking by yourself. My sister and I…"
Susan Hotsenpiller replied to Stephanie's discussion Need to Rally"MooCowGuy is one of the greatest motivators! I have 3 years of AWBC pics of him in my memory books.
You may be surprised on Walk day how that second wind hits. Just when you think you can't take another step, someone walks beside you and asks…"
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