As you might imagine, walking 60 miles in 3 Days takes a toll on the feet.

For my first three Walks, I tried every type of shoes and sock combination – but with the same result.

• Halfway through the Walk – happy feet
• 2nd half of the Walk – blisters and more blisters
• And a lost toenail or two

In 2006, I discovered MBTs.

Mighty Blessed Toes

MBT is short for Masai Barefoot Technology. It’s the funny-looking shoes with the curved bottom, and existed before Skechers Shape-Ups found Kim Kardashian.

I don’t know why I let the shoe salesperson talk me into the closed shoes. I went in for the sandals.

• The closed shoes eliminated the blisters
• I still lost my big toenail – too much pavement pounding

In 2007, I purchased MBT sandals and happy feet were born.

• No blisters
• No lost toenails
• 3-Day bliss

So, what did MBT do? They discontinued or changed the model of my shoes.

There is a similar version in a men’s style, but I could not find a size small enough to fit my needs. Generally, on the 3-Day, you get shoes a size larger since your feet swell. Too much information?

• I tried a different MBT model
• It did not give me the support I needed
• I was very sad

I tried other walking sandals. I was left moaning ~

♫ I want my MBTs ♫

Hallelujah!

A few weeks ago, I found my MBT sandals in a men’s size that would work for me.

I bought two pair.

• And they were on sale!
• The foot gods are smiling
• And I have happy feet once again

3-Day #9 Here I Come

My happy feet are rejoicing as they prepare for my 9th 3-Day Walk.

I have September and October to raise at least $473 to reach the $2,300 minimum we are required to raise.

If you can help in any way, I would be most grateful. You can click on the picture on the sidebar or click here to go to my Personal Fundraising Page.

My feet and I thank you.

Thank You, Contributors!

Thank you to the many who have contributed already. Most are multi-year contributors. Some even donated twice this year.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

• Alan Sakal
• Anne Wayman
• Bruce Cutting
• Harriet Rotter Bell
• Heather Woodruff
• Jacqui Murray
• Joe & Elaine Conway
• Julie Ewert
• Kim A Lemon
• Laura Wiggins
• Linda Barney
• Lori Widmer
• Margie Miller
• Marsha Lindbeck
• Nicola Parry
• Rachel Marturello
• Rita Wiggins
• Sharon Hurley Hall

Carried over from last year

Fortech Products, Inc.
SFG Benefit Insurance

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