Sunday, May 16, 2010

The Top 20 reasons you know you're a 3 Day Walker...



Courtesy of fellow 3 Day Walker "Nicole"...Loved this so much, I had to share...

You Know You’re A 3-Day Walker When….

  1. You consider waking up at 7 A.M. “sleeping in”.
  2. Half of your wardrobe is pink.
  3. When you cross the street, you are disappointed that people don’t honk, wave, or blast Disco music as they drive by, and that there are no children handing out popsicles or candy on the street corners.
  4. You carry Body Glide in your purse (or satchel if you’re a man!).
  5. The word “can’t” does not exist in your vocabulary.
  6. Your child’s first word is “boob” and it has nothing to do with a meal.
  7. You believe the dancing Panda or Fruit on the street is really putting on a show to celebrate you.
  8. When your teammates really become your second (and sometimes toughest) family.
  9. When someone at work complains about a blister, you whip out your survival kit and ask “Do you need moleskin, second skin, tape or liquid bandage?”
  10. You wear your callused feet (aka hooves) like badges of honor while secretly longing for the day when you can have a pedicure.
  11. You have a wide assortment of hydration pack options, and must stay within a 4-mile radius of a bathroom.
  12. You know far too many reasons for walking
  13. Your significant other is greatly humbled when going on a “simple hike” with you.
  14. “Kindness Rocks!” is your mantra.
  15. You know the importance of proper footwear, and when you find the perfect pair of training shoes, you buy them in bulk to stock up for future 3-Day walks.
  16. While others are celebrating the winter holidays, you are going through what is known as “3-Day Withdrawal Syndrome”, missing all the kindness and love from the event, counting down the weeks until the next training season starts.
  17. People think you are insane, and yet have no medical proof.
  18. You know what an ice bath is and aren’t afraid to use it (even if there is much cursing involved).
  19. When you see other 3-Dayers, your secret sisterhood handshake is a hug.
  20. You dream of a world without breast cancer and believe in your heart it will happen one day.

7 comments:

Christina said...

Love this! Do you mind if I repost on my blog? (with credit of course!)

Tracy Dart said...

Yes, Nicole gets all the credit! So cute, and totally true. I just couldn't pass up re-posting!

WSU Laura said...

All are so true! I would like to repost it too on my blog with a link back to you.

Cindy said...

Inspirational

Tracy said...

Nothing made me smile more today - every item on your list had me saying...check, check, check :-)
I will keep you in my thoughts as I crew the walk this year - Take Care!

leah said...

YES! YES! YES!
and taking a shower in a truck is a luxury....

Dawn said...

I am crying reading this. I am a Three Day Walker and the experience has changed me forever. Can I please post this to my fb wall? Thank you...each one of them is true!