Karen’s Training Log

Boston Avon Walk: A great time was had by all !

I spent last weekend in Boston working as a crew member of Quick Stop B. The theme of our stop was O’Malley’s pub, offering the best “Gator-beer” on the walk route. Saturday dawned rainy and cold. Despite the weather, spirits were high and we set up our tents and tables. We were located along the Charles River next to the Science Museum. We greeted the walkers with green beads and candies. By 10:00 am, the sun had broken through the crowds. The last walker was through our stop by 11:00 am. On Sunday, we set up in a parking lot in Milton, MA. The day was perfect for walking, sunny and cool.

Walk season 2008 begins

Jane and I went to the Avon Walk Great Start Party today at the Scandinavia House in New York city. We got there around 2:00 and the place was packed. It was great to see so many people in attendance. We had the opportunity to catch up with a number of friends from last year. We said hello to our new walker buddy, Stephany. She has some pretty special shoes to fill. Kelley, has moved on to take over the Boston and LA walks.

Gary and colleagues from God’s Love We Deliver (http://glwd.org/) were on hand. And of course they had a basket full of those special brownies. We are really excited to start the 2008 walk season.