Fwd: Challenge Yourself on The Big Walk | Saturday May 21
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From: "Paul Kiczek - FreeWalkers" pki...@freewalkers.org
Date: May 5, 2011 10:47:26 PM EDT
To: torchi...@gmail.com
Subject: Challenge Yourself on The Big Walk | Saturday May 21
50 miles - May 21, 2011
38 miles - April 9, 2011
12 miles - April 16, 2011
Challenge Yourself on "The Big Walk"
Dear Walkers,
It's almost time for our biggest event of the year - The Big Walk - coming up on Saturday May 21st. Yes, its 50 miles and takes most of the day to finish. While we had only seven individuals walk the full 50 miles at last year's event, about 60% of our 70 participants were able to walk at least 20 miles - an admirable goal too.If you have not walked with us yet in a FreeWalker event, you'll find that the people, the pace, the trail and the spirit of the group will provide the necessary mix for you to achieve your own personal best. You can set your own pace, come into and drop off the walk at various spots and bring your friends along too. The only thing you need to do is show up and try your best.
For Big Walk Info: May 21, 2011 - Metropark to NYC - The Big Walk or Signup
New! Press Release: Here's a link to the latest Press Release (5/4/11) on the event.
Two Down and One to Go
We're posting photos, feedback and some preliminary stats on our recent walks - Great Canal Walk (April 9, 2011 - 40 miles) and the Tween Walk (April 16, 2011 - 12 miles). If you walked either event please complete the survey so that we can finish the final list of participants by next week. Walkers names are now posted.
- Great Canal Walk - blogs, photos, take survey, see survey results
- The Tween Walk - blogs, photos, take survey, see survey results
Cross-Jersey Walking Challenge Update
The Big Walk is a long one and a great way to add the miles walked to your total for the 100-mile Cross-Jersey Walking Challenge! The FreeWalkers (freewalkers.org) are partnering with the East Coast Greenway Alliance (greenway.org) to invite the public to walk 100 miles across the entire state – from Trenton to New York City anytime during the year.
- We now have a running tally of walkers who have entered their progress.
To learn more, register, or see stats: http://crossjerseywalk.org
With Medals for All
A free personalized dog tag will be given to anyone who signs up online and walks the "The Big Walk" on May 21, 2011. - regardless of how long they walk. The free dog tag souvenir personally embossed with your name and accomplishment, has become a FreeWalker tradition.The East Coast Greenway Alliance helps us provide this nice award to everyone. Please generously support their efforts in maintaining this unique trail by giving to their cause.
Spread "The Big Walk" Word
The Big Walk Flyer 2011 Press Release 5/4/11 Feel free to click below and print, or contact us if you need help to distribute.
Donate or Join East Coast Greenway
Please Give. I'm reaching out to everyone to consider a small donation to the East Coast Greenway. You may have noticed that we added a "Giving" menu selection and we are now posting a notice on the home page asking that you consider joining as a member or donating to this remarkable 3,000 mile trail non-profit project. $40 will get you an adult membership, with even more favorable rates for students, families, and seniors. Consider asking friends and family to donate to your walking effort at $1 a mile as a way to have others help you and the Greenway. Here's a link to the donation page. Please consider a donation.
Learn More >>
Next Challenge Event Website: NJ2NY50.org
FreeWalkers Website: FreeWalkers.org
Cross-Jersey Walking Challene Website: crossjerseywalk.org
East Coast Greenway Website: greenway.org
Related Knol: The 50-Mile Hike Phenomenon
Facebook Page : NJ2NY50.org - Fan Page
Facebook Page : Cross-Jersey Walking Chalenge - Fan Page
Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/NJ2NY50
Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CROSSJERSEYWALK
