Project Bread-Walk For Hunger

The last time I did Walk for Hunger was when I was about 12ish years old and didn’t make it past Boston College. However, this time I made it to 12 miles and I’m so proud of myself… yet very sore!
We started in Boston Common and made it before the Charles River checkpoint and the turnout was huge! We couldn’t have asked for a more better day because of how sunny and warm it was! The volunteers were very chipper and enthusiastic which is something I don’t remember seeing last time I walked. I love that because it motivated me for sure.
When we stopped off at the snack checkpoint behind the Home Depot at the Arsenal Mall, I was so glad. There were food trucks, free goodie snack bags, and free sandwiches that were given to us… how nice, right? I helped myself to a few of the cheese sandwiches and fried dough that was split between my boyfriend, sister, and I.
Next year, I plan on walking the entire 20 miles flabbergasted or not!

I love this annual walk and I support this cause (for the most part). The 20-​mile route is great and the services provided are outstanding. The free food and water along the route are great, as are all the volunteers that help out.
20 miles is definitely a challenge and it will hurt your feet. It’s an awesome feeling when you are done.

This year’s weather was amazing. Clear blue sky and nice view with blossoming trees and flowers. The volunteer cheerleaders along the road did raise our spirits, and the attitude of kids racing off the road with great energy made us feel old and out of shape =). At around mile 15 my feet started to feel numb and painful, but my friend, the walkers around us, and free snacks at mid-​point kept me going! The only thing I wonder is if it could be environmentally friendlier — all the snack packagings resulted in lots of trash.

Today I walked 20 miles for in the Walk for Hunger as did thousands of others. It is a walk to raise money for local food banks, which are having some rough times lately.
Today’s walk was great. It poured but that didn’t stop most people. The attitude of the walkers and volunteers was great.
I am definitely hobbling around now (and probably will for the next few days) but I would go back and do it all over again.