Saturday April 26...I am now at 188 km and today I only managed to finish two km...Migraines were a thing of my past and haven't been around much lately, until today. I know when to listen to my body and this is one of those times. That takes me up to 188km.....wahoo. I did find somebody to sponsor me for my clothes that I am wearing for my walking. A lovely business owner named Gail Friedlander owns a company called Images That Suit. She has a division in Mississauga and one in Toronto. I met her at her office/warehouse last week and had a personal consultation with one of her assistants. I was looking for a new suit and I was in good hands. After we were done I thought about asking for some sponsorship with the clothes and Gail was quick to reply with an adamant yes of course we'd love to help you and I have just the outfit. My next step is getting back up there to pick it up and then back at the trails to pursue the walk. I want to thank Gail and Images That Suit for the generous spirit she showed with her response and her warmth and compassion. She's a lovely woman and I look forward to spending much more time with her.
On I go.....

www.imagesthatsuit.com if you're wondering.

Living la vida fearless, Jan

Well past the mid way point of 200 now....I didn't realize how many kilometres I had gone until I sat down today and noted that it's only been 36 days so far...I am finding this easier some times than I thought and then other days really challenged. I went to a meeting last night and may have found a way to get a sponsor for the full walk. I am in the midst of setting up appointments to meet with them this week. I want to stay committed to the goal of 25000.00 for Lakeshore Corridor Community Team so that they don't have to close their doors this year....I'm putting it out to the universe and am willing to receive and, in the meantime, I'll just keep on walking. Living la vida fearless, Jan
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Hi, Thanks for the comments. It was nice to "meet" you. I have found since I began my 1000 km walk that the weight issue, and in conjuction with that the hot flashes, is no longer a problem. Another added benefit to following through on this commitment. I'm so happy the weather is starting to warm up now: it just makes going outside more enjoyable. I have to admit that I actuallly look forward to the walks now and especially when I get to my "secret spot." I have created a very zen activity for myself and that's a great piece of self care from my line of work. I used to swim a mile a day and didn't think anything could replace the feeling of the water on my body as I swam through the pool...While this does not replace that feeling I am definitely enjoying the walking very much and don't miss the swimming at all right now....Hmmm....I'm beginning to sound a little athletic which, if you knew me from my younger years, could send somebody into complete hysterics. Wahoo to not caring what others think anymore. The walk continues, stay tuned. Living la vida fearless, Jan

I'm up to 155 km now and tomorrow I hope to do at least 10 to make up for some lost time. I annouced to a group today that I am wanting sponsorship and three people approached me with ideas....I am determined to make this a win/win for Lakeshore Corridor Community Team.

So far I have been promised $25 per kilometre for the first 6 kilometres. That means I am still in need of 994 km @ $25 each km....Care to join in? Living la vida fearless, Jan

Well we're at April 14 now and this is really becoming a challenge. It takes me 90 minutes usually to finish the full 7km...I can do 5 in an hour...I can find time for the hour all the time but the next thirty minutes is becoming more of a challenge. For the weekend I managed another 10 k and I'm off to do 7 now. I'll just keep on doing what I do and working the best that I can to complete this goal. Layer upon layer until the finish line is crossed. Living la vida fearless, Jan

8 km yesterday and 5 today put me up to 140 km and I'm proud of myself. I felt very drawn to my little secret place today and really felt like I had no choice but to make my way there. The waves are very strong today and I felt like I was standing at the ocean side not a lake shore. The waves are just so powerful and relentless and I was mesmerized today by their beauty and humility and strength. I am so happy to have found this place: there is something with the energy that I just have to keep going back to. That's a good thing because that makes me do a full 5 km in a return trek....Simple and easy. Going downtown tomorrow so there will be lots of walking through Kensington Market. My daughter, her boyfriend, my son and husband and both my sisters are joining me....promises to be a fun day. Living la vida fearless, Jan

140 km only 860 to go. Oh we got a donation today at the LCCT from somebody who was inspired by the walk and the need to donate to keep their doors open.....Anybody else want to help them? Call them directly, they're online and in the phone book. Lakeshore Corridor Community Team, Mississauga, Ontario.