I trained vigorously for both of these walks, however, at the end of the 2nd day on each of these events, my knees were in HORRIBLE shape. I continued to finish each of these walks on the 3rd day and it was a serious struggle. After completion it took weeks to recover, and even a trip to the doctor to be sure my knees would be okay after the '05 event.
Needless to say I took a few years off. This past spring, I lost a ZTA sister to breast cancer at the age of 39. She left behind two children & her adoring husband. I decided it was time to again venture out and complete another 60-mile walk. I trained the same, for the most part, but ONE main thing was different. (maybe 2 - I am now 41 years old, six-years older than the last time I walked.)My nutrition regimen has changed in the last 4 years. I now take multi-vitamins and a daily protein supplement as well. I focused on using a Sports Nutrition line that is preferred by many Olympic athletes. At the event, I chose to consume meal bars, snack bars, & a recovery drink after each day's mileage. By the end of day two, my muscles were tight, but my knees and other joints felt GREAT!
On day three of this event, just last weekend, I started out around 100th in line and finished among the top 50 people, out of 1500. I felt GREAT when I finished. I am amazed that upon returning home I was ready to wash all the laundry & put everything from the event away. There was no need to sit and ice various joints and muscles!
I do thank Heather Lloyd LMT for her massage on Monday and Gindele Family Chiropractic for my adjustment on Tuesday as I know this assists my body in recovery as well, but my biggest thank you, health wise, goes to Betsey Lunsford of Wild Treasures who introduced me to these phenomenal products. I am pleased to be representing such a fabulous company.
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