JUNE 28, 2008 — Cravens Park, Arlington

A breezy, but warm morning greeted Madelyn, Tina Walker, Stephanie and Kandy as they walked from Cravens Park out on to Fish Creek Linear Trail. The morning temperature continued to rise as they complete a total of 7 miles.

JUNE 22, 2008 — Arlington, Texas (Official 3-Day Training Walk)

Along with over forty 3-Day walkers, Gail and Madelyn participated in the "No Blisters for Our Sisters or Misters" training walk and workshop at The Runner Fitness Store in Arlington. They completed a total of 5 miles weaving through the neighborhoods of Arlington. Following the walk, The Runner conducted a workshop on proper shoe fitting, blister prevention, and proper foot care to get us all ready for the long months of training.

JUNE 15, 2008 — Village Creek Park, Arlington

Stephanie and Madelyn completed a total of 4.4 miles along the quiet Village Creek Trail. They were joined by the occasional biker, walker, a rollerblading troop and a few dog walkers.

JUNE 14, 2008 — Southlake, Texas (Official 3-Day Training Walk)

Early Saturday morning Tina Marie, Jennifer and Madelyn joined about about twenty other 3-day walkers for a 5 mile walk through Southlake. The walk started and finished at the New Balance location on Southlake Boulevard Following the walk New Balance provided refreshments for all the walkers along with a shoe clinic for those needing to purchase the proper shoes.

JUNE 7, 2008 — Cravens Park, Arlington (Official 3-Day Training Walk)

In an attempt to beat the Texas heat the training walks are starting earlier and earlier. Saturday morning was not an exception as the walk started promptly at 6:30AM from Cravens Park and continued along Fish Creek Linear Trail. Jennifer and Madelyn walked with several other 3-Day walkers to complete a total of 7 miles.

JUNE 1, 2008 — Trinity Trails, Fort Worth

Tossing walking destinations back and forth Gail and Madelyn finally settled on River Legacy Park. As they drove down Green Oaks Avenue approaching the entrance to River Legacy they spotted a coyote strolling down the street. Not thrilled by the prospects of walking with wild animals, but wanting to walk they continued into the park. Fanny packs loaded the two walkers left their car and headed off onto the trail. In less than five minutes they spotted a bobcat leaping out of a wooded area and walking down the path ahead of them. A quick about face followed and Gail and Madelyn decided to head out of the park and walk in the North Arlington neighborhoods. Moments later they spotted the previous coyote walking through the entrance of the park. It only took seconds to reconsider their plans and back to the car they headed. Where to walk now? Safe, not too long and no wild animals larger than a squirrel? The Trinity Trials in Fort Worth was the place.  Getting a much later start then originally planned, they now walked in the hotter part of the day. The Texas heat and humidity of late spring and summer is a major factor to be considered during training. Water and sports drinks are essential items. Sweaty and exhausted, Gail and Madelyn completed a total walk of 5.87 miles.

MAY 31, 2008 — Fort Worth, Texas (Official 3-Day Training Walk)

During the course of our training, the 3-Day offers official training walks through the area and these walks are lead by experienced 3-Day walkers. Early Saturday morning Jennifer, Dotty, Sharon, Madelyn and Tina Marie joined several other walkers to walk a 3-mile route in west Fort Worth. Following the walk a shoe, apparel and bra clinic was held at the Fort Worth Running Company, which was attended by Madelyn, Sharon and Tina Marie. These types of clinics are always helpful and assist the walker with purchasing the appropriate and essential gear for their training and walk.

MAY 24, 2008 — Southlake, Texas

High humidity and the heat were certainly a factor to be reckoned with as Gail, Tina Marie, Sharon, Tina Walker and Madelyn walked from Southlake Town Square along Southlake Boulevard. After completing about 5 miles they enjoyed a casual lunch at Cafe Express.

MAY 23, 2008 — Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas

The Dallas / Fort Worth official 24-week training schedule has begin. Twenty-four weeks from today we will take our first steps on the 3-Day, but between now and then we will take thousands of steps in preparation.

MAY 10, 2008 — Flower Mound, Texas

It was another beautiful walk in Flower Mound. Tina Marie, Tina Walker and Madelyn completed a total of 6.5 miles

MAY 3, 2008 — River Legacy Park, Arlington

A cool, crisp morning greeted Sharon, Jennifer, Tina Marie, Madelyn, Tina Walker, Stephanie and Dotty as they met at River Legacy Park to start their walk to La Madeleine’s where they would enjoy a wonderful breakfast. After breakfast they headed back to the park to complete a total of 6 miles.

APRIL 26, 2008 — Komen for the Cure, Fort Worth

While not an official training walk, several team members participated in the Komen for the Cure 5K.

APRIL 20, 2008 — North Electric Trail, North Richland Hills

After spending the afternoon putting out flyers for the Applebee's fundraiser, Madelyn, Gail, Tina Walker, Paul Olson and Tina Marie walked the North Electric Trail. Half way through the walk a brief pit stop was made at a near by Sonic we they enjoyed a cold beverage and tator tots. They completed a total of 4.5 miles.

APRIL 13, 2008 — Trinity Trails, Fort Worth

Another beautiful walk on the Trinity Trails was enjoyed by Tina Walker, Gail, Madelyn, Stephanie, Kandy and Sharon. They completed a total of 5.87 miles.

APRIL 12, 2008 — Flower Mound, Texas

Bright and early Saturday morning, Tina Walker and Madelyn set out for another trek on the Flower Mound trails. They completed a total of 6.44 miles.

APRIL 5, 2008 — Flower Mound, Texas

This was the first time for members of our team to walk on the Flower Mound trail system and I'm sure it won't be our last. It 's a wonderful system weaving through out the community connecting parks and subdivisions along the way. Madelyn, Gail and Tina Walker completed a total of 5.74 miles.

MARCH 29, 2008 — Village Creek Park, Arlington

An early morning storm followed by high humidity left the Village Creek Park in Arlington wet and overcast as Tina Walker, Gail, Sharon and Madelyn ventured out on their 4.4 mile walk.

MARCH 22, 2008 — River Legacy Park, Arlington

A beautiful Easter weekend welcomed Madelyn, Gail and Sharon to River Legacy Park. Madelyn’s mother Carol Calvo joined them. The foursome headed off into the park to walk the west side trail.  While weaving through the forest-covered path they were informed about a snake sighting up ahead. They proceeded forward with caution when they spotted a large animal entering the trail about 200 feet in front of them. At first they thought it was a dog, then a cat, but once they took a second look they realized it was a bobcat. It was an easy decision to turn around and finish their walk on the east side trail. They completed a total of 8.5 miles. You can view an Interactive Map on MapMyRun.com of the course they walked.

MARCH 16, 2008 — Trinity Trails, Fort Worth

The Trinity Trails were filled with walkers, runners and lots of bikers as Dotty, Gail, Stephanie and Madelyn headed south from University to South Hulen. Dotty’s daughter Emily also joined them. They completed a total of 5.87 miles.

MARCH 15, 2008 — Village Creek Park, Arlington

On this pre-Spring morning, Sharon and Madelyn experienced a marvelous walk that started at Village Creek Park in Arlington. They walked on the trail all the way to Green Oaks and Lamar for a round-trip total of 5.7 miles

MARCH 9, 2008 — River Legacy Park, Arlington

Sharon, Madelyn, Tina Walker and Gail met at River Legacy Park and then headed out weaving through North Arlington on their way to Whole Foods. After a quick pit stop they returned to the park to complete a total of 5.7 miles.

MARCH 8, 2008 — Chisholm Trail, Hurst

Tina Walker, Sharon, Gail and Madelyn layered up to walk the Chisholm Trail for over an hour and a half. It was quite cool, but that did not discourage these dedicated team members.

MARCH 2, 2008 — North Electric Trail, North Richland Hills

Several team members disregarded the weather forecast and ventured out for a 3.72 mile walk on the North Electric Trail. Those members participating included Madelyn, Terri, Sharon, Stephanie, Dotty and Kandy. Even with grey skies and brief sprinkles of rain they still had a good walk.

MARCH 1, 2008 — River Legacy Park, Arlington

Sharon, Madelyn and Gail walked within River Legacy Park to complete a total walk of 6.15 miles. All three enjoyed a beautiful day while walking along the eastern trail. You can view an Interactive Map on MapMyRun.com of the course they walked.

FEBRUARY 24, 2008 — prior to our team meeting

To keep the momentum going we completed a 3 miler prior to our team meeting. Team members Stephanie, Gail, Tina Walker, Madelyn and Sharon were in attendance. Penny Buchanan a fellow 3-Day crew member came along for the exercise and camaraderie. Penny crewed on the 2006 and 2007 DFW Breast Cancer 3-Day events and she will be back again in 2008 helping support our efforts along the walk.

FEBRUARY 23, 2008 — on the Trinity River Trails, Fort Worth

Saturday morning we shared the Trinity River Trails with the Cowtown Marathon participants as we walked a total of 6.6 miles. Those team members participating where Gail, Sharon, Tina and Madelyn. Following the walk they visited Luke's Locker at University Park Village where Tina and Sharon tried on walking shoes and checked out the other merchandise.

FEBRUARY 9 - 10, 2008 — River Legacy Park, Arlington

For all of you that participated in the training walks this past weekend — congratulations. A total of 12.6 miles was completed for the two days. The weather cooperated on both days and everyone had a wonderful time.

On Saturday four team members walked: Tina Marie, Sharon, Gail and myself. We walked in North Arlington from River Legacy Park to La Madeleine’s. At La Madeleine’s they made a pit stop and enjoyed a delicious breakfast. The four then headed back to River Legacy Park for a total walk of 6.1 miles. Tina Marie, Madelyn and Gail continued walking an additional 1.4 miles within River Legacy Park. Total for the day: 7.5 miles

On Sunday they headed back to River Legacy Park, but this time the group was larger. Tina Walker, Tina Marie Olson, Paul Olson, Sharon, Gail and Madelyn made up our motley crew. They walked within River Legacy and then headed out to Green Oaks and completed a total walk of 5 .1 miles.