Racing For a Cure!: My Komen 3-Day by the Numbers

Monday, September 26, 2011

My Komen 3-Day by the Numbers

The Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure this past Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in Washington, DC and Mongomery County, Maryland was a blast. It was very emotional at times and I thought of my deceased sister pretty continually. I miss her so much.

I'll be writing a lot of posts in the next week or so, but thought I'd start with an account of some of the numbers of my latest attempt to race for a cure.

Days since I signed up: 175
Days when my left foot felt normal: 24
Steps taken during the 175 days: 2,279,560
Approximate miles walked: 1,079
Weight gain/ loss: 0 pounds
Miles of the Washington 3-Day course: 53
Approximate miles walked during the 3 days: 70.6
Dollars donated to Komen by my supporters: $8,760
Number of donors: 122
Number of honoree names on my shirt: 71
Number of inspirational people I met during the three days: far, far too many to count

2 comments:

Elayne said...: Great job Art! I am sure it was bitter sweet. Thanks again for adding me to your honoree shirt!
your friend from Texas~elayne; September 26, 2011 at 10:40 PM
o2bhiking said...: Elayne - it was my honor to wear your name on my shirt. The names gave me strength to keep my feet moving. Art; September 27, 2011 at 6:09 AM

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