Things it Takes 3Days to Learn

Sole Inspiration - Jill, me, Sara G, Becky

This was my fourth 3Day for the Cure.  My plan is to continue walking this event until there is a cure, or my legs won't carry me anymore.  Whichever comes first.  There is no way to accurately explain what the 3Day experience is really like, but I'm going to try.

                         

Things it Takes 3Days to Learn

1)  After walking 20 miles, showering in the back of a semi-trailer feels a lot like heaven.

2)  Using the first few Porta-Potties, it feels strange to not flush a toilet.

3)  After the 3Day, it feels strange TO flush a toilet.

4) It takes about twenty-four hours
to start referring to your little pink tent as "home." 

5) Becky's long legs make her a perfect pace car! 

6)  No matter what, at some point during the 60 mile walk you're going to talk about farting.

7)  Sara G has a doctorate in blisters.

8)  It looks like fun to carry one of the remembrance flags.  It is not.

9)  It seems cruel that the miles we walk around the huge campsite don't count towards the 60. 

10) Air mattresses are a good idea.  In theory.

11)  It's entertaining to see the creative ways people decorate their tents.  And useful when trying to find your own (ie: my tent is across from the one that looks like a piece of watermelon).

12)  Jill can't say the word anonymity.

13) The men who walk the 3Day are rockstars (or "walk"stars - Ha! Ha!)...and treated as such!

14)  Of all the team names we saw, my favorite was These Boobs Were Made for Walking.

15)  After walking 60 miles and sleeping on the ground, with blistered feet and tired legs, you're still going to have plenty of energy for a dance party during closing ceremonies.