Things I love about training for the Komen 3-Day

But Lake Michigan, you own my heart and brain.

Reasons I love training for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk. [Donate here.]

1. I feel strong when I realize that I can power myself for a few miles that I would normally hop on the train or on a bus.

2. I get to watch the seasons change. Right now the first buds Daffodils are starting to show, soon the trees will bud and then the leaves will burst out. If I keep up training after the 3-Day, I’ll get to see fall come as well.

3. I love the diversity of the Lake Path in Chicago. It is a democratic place to work out. Everyone from newborns in strollers to elderly folks with walkers; hard core long-distance cyclists to kids with training wheels; marathon trainers to new shoe walkers. Everyone has a place on the lake path. Every body type, every age and every color in Chicago.

4. My brain goes on overdrive when I start moving. Today I planned some fundraisers and our t-shirt design. Last year Amy and I brainstormed on every long walk and came up with amazing ideas.

5. I know that my ass is going to start looking good again.

6. Walking on Saturday mornings is a great shabbat for me.

What do you love about training walks?