The 100 Mile Mark and Your Questions Answered

Today I passed the hundredth mile mark; actually I was dragged across it by Tommy and Bubbles.

I've been asked a number of questions out there on the trail and via email. So here are your answers:

How do you know how far you've walked? I use a pedometer that's been calibrated with the measurement of my stride. I've measured it against the 1/4 mile markers on the greenbelt and it's completely accurate. Sometimes it does get stuck and doesn't record my strides so, if anything, my mileage is underreported. How do you feel? Great, thanks! Ask me again in 500 miles. How are your feet? (Yes, someone did ask that.) Well, actually, I have plantar fasciitis in my left foot. Anybody have that? Everyone with plantar fasciitis please DONATE now. Give until it hurts, because it really does hurt. What if I don't want to donate online, can I write a check? Yes, I can accept checks made out to Women For Women International. If you wish to do so then please contact me directly via my website. What if you walk a thousand miles and don't reach your fundraising goal of $50K? (Ouch!) Then I will continue to walk until I do. (I can be stubborn that way.) But let's try to accomplish both goals together so PLEASE Donate now. How old are you? Wow, now we're getting personal. Okay, I turn 50 next year. Hey, it's the new 30, right? My brother, Jeff, is 50, he's a lifeguard and an extreme athlete in Hawaii. My sister, Debbie, who just hiked to the top of Mt.Wilson with me is three years shy of her 60th birthday. We do all kinds of crazy, adventurous stuff. It's never too late. You're never too old. And even small steps can make a difference.