#100. The Great Wilshire Walk
The End
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I’m making an exception - this is the only time I’ll do this - and adding something to the list after it’s been done. I’ve earned it, since it was quite an accomplishment (and I’m in a lot of pain).
Yesterday, a group organized by Franklin Avenue walked the entire length of Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles, from Downtown LA to Santa Monica. Not for a cause, not for a protest… just for fun. In all, it was about 16 miles of walking, took from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, and totally rocked. We had a great group, and almost everyone made it the whole way. Go us!
With the blisters, cramping calf muscles, and sore ankle I had last night, it was to be expected that I would be a little sore today. That’s an understatement! At this point, I just hope that tomorrow isn’t *worse*… I have a feeling it will be. In the end, though, it was definitely worth it. Looking forward to the “2nd Annual…”
You can click the photo above to go to my Flickr Set. I also shot some video with my new (cheap) video camera, and I’ll see if I’ve got anything to upload later.
I’d also like to add my thanks to Mike & Maria for organizing the walk & for raffling off a couple of LA guides at the end (I won this one.).
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Haha, good job. Congrats on hanging in there and making it from one end alllll the way to the other
By James Cooper on 11.20.06 9:17 am
Now you can Run A Marathon! (You were almost there!)
By The Daily Randi on 11.20.06 11:04 am
No way! No marathons for me! The sad thing is, as accomplished as I feel, I know that it’s nowhere near as far as a marathon… and we weren’t running. I think I’ve proven to myself that I have no desire to ever run a marathon.
By Melanie on 11.20.06 1:15 pm
it was great meeting you on saturday. you rock for being able to go all the way. i’m not in as much pain as i had thought i’d be…crazy.
By shannon on 11.20.06 1:36 pm
Having ran two marathons, I can tell you that this walk was a lot more painful for me. I had to pull out in Westwood I was in so much pain. I blame my cheap socks, which were starting to disintigrate in my boots. I bow to you, Melanie. This is a much deserved addition to your 101.
By Kolby on 11.20.06 1:39 pm
it was great meeting you melanie! congrats on finishing the walk. love your blog and i want to take the screenprinting class with you.
By maria on 11.20.06 3:32 pm
It was great to meet you on Saturday! My calves are killing me too, although today it’s down to just the ankles. I’d definitely do it again though. WW07!
ps–your blog is awesome! Great idea…
By Anne on 11.20.06 4:31 pm
Oh, this is totally up my alley! I love long walks.
By Foodie Universe on 12.01.06 6:07 pm
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