60 in 6 Virtual Walk is Under the Feet

by Cathy Miller | Oct 26, 2020 | 3-Day 60-Mile Walk | 10 comments

A virtual walk (or run) has become the pandemic norm.

Since 2003, I have participated in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day, 60-Mile Walk. However, like most events in 2020, this year’s walk was cancelled.

So, what can you do? Take it to your local streets.

Virtual Walk – Pandemic Style

This year’s Walk was number 17 for me. It was especially important as my niece is finishing up treatment for breast cancer. But, COVID-19 put a kink in the best of plans.

Typically, my sister stays with Mom when I’m in San Diego for the Walk
Although mostly healthy, my mom is 97 years old
Pandemic means no traveling, so no sister here

I live with Mom and knew it takes 6 to 8 hours to do 20 miles a day. So, I decided to break it up – 60 miles in 6 days.

That way I could do shorter segments and check in on Mom. Ah, the #60in6 Virtual Walk was born.

Timing is Everything

The 2020 3-Day Walk was scheduled for November 20 – 22. No telling what Boise weather would be like then. I remember one year leaving San Diego and 84 degrees, only to land in Boise with its 12 degrees.

So, I decided October would be a better bet. I chose Sunday, October 18 through Friday, October 23.

Better odds for decent Fall weather
And to be done before Saturday – why?
Notre Dame football, y’all!

Boy, was I glad I chose those dates.

Weather was in the mid to high 40s (good walking weather) for Day 1 to Day 4
Day 5 and 6 were 34 and 30 degrees, respectively (okay with layering)
But, the day after rained, then it was 27 degrees – today it was 18 degrees!

Virtual Visual

Below is a summary of the total miles walked for the Virtual Walk. I also added daily miles (including walking our dog, steps around the house, etc.)

For those of you who are not on social media, count your blessings. You did not have to see early, early morning videos of me sans makeup. But, I did create the following video highlights. I hope you enjoy.

A big thank-you to all my supporters. I wish you all good health. Be well and safe. Let’s hope the 2021 Walk is the real deal with a proven COVID vaccine.

Walk on.

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10 Comments

Judi on October 26, 2020 at 3:35 pm

Cathy with a :C::

You are a wonder! There are many of us that envy you for doing this walk.

Much love and peace…………..Judi with an “i”
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- Cathy Miller on October 26, 2020 at 4:01 pm
  
  Aw, thanks, Judi with an ‘i’. Love you back. Stay safe! Cathy with a ‘C’
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Lori on October 27, 2020 at 7:30 am

You are an inspiration. 🙂
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- Cathy Miller on October 27, 2020 at 7:32 am
  
  Thanks, Lori. 🙂
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Jackie Harris on October 27, 2020 at 10:29 am

Thank you Cathy for doing this walk! You truly are an inspiration!
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- Cathy Miller on October 28, 2020 at 6:59 am
  
  Aw, thanks, Jackie. And I so appreciate you hanging in there all these years with me. Stay safe and well!
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Mitchell Allen on October 28, 2020 at 5:29 am

Hi Cathy,

I’m glad everything worked in your favor. I loved the video, especially your cheering section!

Cheers,

Mitch
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- Cathy Miller on October 28, 2020 at 6:59 am
  
  Thanks, Mitch. They definitely make it interesting. 🙂 Thanks for all your support. Stay safe and well, my friend!
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Linda Barney on November 28, 2021 at 8:32 pm

Miller-Person!~ YOU are my SUPERHERO!!!!
Love Ya mucho! You are inspiring!!!

Barney-Person
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- Cathy Miller on November 29, 2021 at 6:13 am
  
  Thanks, Linda. 🙂 So good seeing you again. Hopefully, next year will return us to what used to be normal so we can spend more time together.
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