Here I am at the end of day one of my first Susan G. Komen 3 Day for the Cure, and I can say that I walked {almost} the whole darn thing! I ended up skipping about 1 mile with a sweep van because my kids were waiting for me at the next cheering station and I wanted to hurry up for them.
Yes I’m blaming the kids. It’s my privilege since I birthed them.
Anyhow. This has been an amazing experience! I had so much fun today. The people cheering on the walkers are plain crazy! Half dressed, dancing and cheering. It’s like being at a downtown club even though it’s only 6:30 am. It’s their spirit that keeps the walkers walking. It’s their dedication that helps me Keep Going!
My favorite cheering station! My loves. Who were heartbroken when they realized I wasn’t going home with them. But my heart melted when I walked around the corner and saw them giving high fives to all the walkers in front of me. They had been cheering walkers on for about an hour before I made it to their spot.
This is Billy. He is a 3 day for the Cure icon. He travels with the walk so you see him several times in different locations. All the “walker stalkers” do this. They follow the group and cheer until everyone goes by. Then they move down the route and do it again.
Dedication!
I am sore tonight. So is about 4000 other walkers. But I feel accomplished and happy. I can’t believe I did it! We’ll see how tomorrow goes…my non-broken foot is actually the one giving me grief. I sure I hope I don’t walk away from this walk with another boot.
This even is just amazing. I don’t have adequate words to describe the energy and dedication of these walkers and supporters. It’s breathtaking.
I’m off to shower for the night and hit the hay. Please check my facebook and twitters for play by play updates throughout the day tomorrow.
Welcome to OhRheally?, My name is Rhea and I share stories of life raising 3 sons, my experiences as a (recently retired) 
You my friend are so inspirational!! I’ll be cheering you on all weekend!! Xoxo
You did awesome! 4000 walkers? Wow! Your boys are so cute! 1 day down, 2 more to go. You can do it!
Yes you did do it. We are so proud of you. I’m betting that tomorrow will be a terrific experience as well. Keep Going!!!
Great job Rhea! You’ve done great! It’s great that you got to see your kids and that they were cheering on the walkers! Hope the rest of the event is great for you.
YAY!! So proud of you Rhea and the other ladies too. I wish I could make it down there to cheer you all on, but a busy weekend here with the kids. Maybe next year I should walk with you ALL. Always thinking of you girls. Good luck and stay safe. <3
You SHOULD walk!! It was AMAZING.
Great job, Rhea!
What he’s doing is terrific…disturbing, but terrific!
Billy scares me…please, no more pictures of Billy…I’m just kidding
LOLOL!! You are too funny. Billy was a rockstar even in the rain! And he was one of the tamer cheerer’s…there were lots of “colorful” characters (like the hookers for hooters!)
That is so awesome. I could never have walked as far as you did (well maybe I could if I had to). Congrats on finishing, I am proud of you!