800 Miles and Walking … Well into Missouri!

Earlier this week I hit 800 miles
or 1287.5 kilometers of walking!

On day 529 of walking in a row!

St. Anthony, Newfoundland is still a long way off,
but I'll get there, one step at a time.

St. Anthony, Newfoundland

When I last updated you 
on my imaginary walk to St. Anthony,
I was at 640 miles
which put me at the Maple Leaf Lake Conservation Area
about 44 miles into Missouri.

160 miles more, and I am getting closer 
to the eastern border of the state.

800 miles from my doorstep puts me
between Foristell and Wentzville, 
on the outskirts of St. Charles, Missouri.

Foristell, Missouri

Source:  Google

Map: Aurora, Colorado + 800 Miles

Map of the United States of America

Colorado, Kansas, and Missouri are in the Middle

Source:  Wikipedia

My route is real,

as are the walking miles I've tallied.

I'm adding up all the miles I walk 

on the treadmill and the elliptical in gyms, 

on the sidewalks and outdoor trails in my neighborhood,

and on hiking trails anywhere

in my quest to be as healthy and fit as I can.

View from My Treadmill

at the Ameristar in Black Hawk

A Big Truck and Men in Hard Hats

Make Those Miles Fly!

If there is a blizzard or other such bad weather,

I housewalk,

round and round the inside my house

and up and down the stairs.

If I'm in the hospital,

why, I just walk up and down the corridor

dragging my IV with me.

One way or another I'll reach St. Anthony!

I'm going to walk the last few miles for real.

Then I'm headed straight for Timmies

for a giant cup of steaming coffee

and a great big chocolate-covered doughnut.

Tim Hortons, St. Anthony

Whatever it takes! is my motto,

and if a chocolate-covered doughnut

and a steaming cup of coffee

get this honorary Newf to St. Anthony,

so be it.

I hope the sun is shining next time!

Approximately 1,689,600 steps and walking…

On the Long Walk 

with My Favorite Walking Buddies:

Terry, Rufus, and Gracie

 A Favorite Walking Song in My Shuffle

Source:  You Tube ~ MN Rankin 

The E-P Makes Any Walk Better

What are your favorite tricks to keep you motivated

when tackling a major fitness challenge?

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