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June 2014 Meet-up Round-up!

It’s hard to believe that 2014 is halfway over! Here in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day® world, this means that we’re even closer to the start of the event season, and Komen 3-Day walkers and crew members are busy preparing with training walks, meet-ups and clinics. The 3-Day® will be here before we know it! Take a look at some of our local events from June.

Michigan

Members of two of Michigan’s largest teams, The BC Babes and the Hines Pink Pathers, joined forces to get to know each other a little better on a beautiful June training walk. susan g. komen 3-Day breast cancer walk june training michigan

Twin Cities

Twin Cities walkers came out on June 28th to attend a Packing Workshop held at TC Running Co. in Eden Prairie. They learned some tips to make their 3-Day camping experience easy, comfortable and fun! New friendships were made, tenting partners were found and all enjoyed some delightful discounts off clothing and gear. They are ready to go!Komen_3Day_june_twin cities_get packed clinic

Seattle

The Komen Puget Sound Race for the Cure took place on Sunday, June 1 at Seattle Center. There were over 7,000 participants this year, and 3-Day coaches Aubrey and Jon saw lots of 3-Day faces there. The weather held out and we had a beautiful event with lots of sunshine and plenty of friends. susan g. komen 3-Day breast cancer walk june seattle puget sound race for the cure

Atlanta

Stone Mountain Park – the site of the Atlanta 3-Day Opening Ceremony – was the setting for a beautiful morning training walk. Coach Tara enjoyed some company with a great group of motivated ladies who walk there almost every weekend. susan g. komen 3-Day breast cancer walk june stone mountain training walk

We discovered a new Walk & Talk path and some wonderful new walkers to join us. It was a very humid night, but we all made it and even enjoyed getting some training in on the hills. susan g. komen 3-Day breast cancer walk june atlanta training lawrenceville

Dallas/Fort Worth

Coach Gayla rocks her signature selfie at this Walk & Talk in Richardson. susan g. komen 3-Day breast cancer walk june dallas fort worth training

Eight walkers showed up for a Get Prepped Clinic in Rockwell, hosted by our friends at New Balance.susan g. komen 3-Day breast cancer walk june get prepped clinic dallas fort worth rockwall

Nothing could dampen the spirits of Dallas/Fort Worth 3-Day team Pink Soles in Motion, who trained right through the North Texas flooding rains on June 22nd. On their walk, they met a young woman who was holding a rummage sale to raise money for her friend who was recently diagnosed. It was a poignant reminder of why they walk.susan g. komen 3-Day breast cancer walk june dallas fort worth pink soles in motion rain trainingsusan g. komen 3-Day breast cancer walk june dallas fort worth pink soles in motion rain training rummage sale

We had a great casual meet-up with new and veteran walkers at The Londoner in Frisco.susan g. komen 3-Day breast cancer walk june dallas fort worth meet up londoner frisco

San Diego

Thirty-five wonderful walkers attended a Walk & Talk with Cliff’s Crew and friends in Fullerton. susan g. komen 3-Day breast cancer walk june san diego fullerton cliffs crew

San Diego 3-Day coach Kim hopped in on a training walk in Daley Ranch. As Kim put it, “Sometimes we just want some dirt under our feet!”susan g. komen 3-Day breast cancer walk june san diego daley ranch training

We had a great Walk & Talk in Encinitas – gorgeous day, 6 amazing miles and 15 fabulous people. susan g. komen 3-Day breast cancer walk june san diego encinitas training walk

Bonus Meet-ups!

Chicagoland – As a special thank you for their dedication to the Susan G. Komen 3-Day, coaches Jennifer and Eileen hosted a Chicagoland 3-Day gathering on Thursday, June 5th in Park Ridge, IL. It was a night of fun, friendship and laughs. We had a wonderful time celebrating with our Chicagoland 3-Day community.susan g. komen 3-Day breast cancer walk june chicagoland reunion

Tampa – Atlanta coach Tara ventured further south to the Sunshine State for a Walk & Talk with some Tampa Bay walkers, including members of Team 211. It was a morning walk along the Bayshore with 20 amazing women, and the morning included a beautiful sunrise, muffins, stingray sightings and a surprise birthday party for Team 211’s captain Sylvia—cake included, of course! Tara shared, “This team really is family, and I was so honored to be welcomed in and even invited back. They are working hard to keep the Tampa walkers engaged and excited to make their travels to other 3-Day cities.”susan g. komen 3-Day breast cancer walk june tampa team 211susan g. komen 3-Day breast cancer walk june tampa

 

Looking to find a meet-up in your area? Check out the 3-Day calendar of events here.

17 Reasons Why It’s Great to be a Guy on the 3-Day

It’s true that the majority of Susan G. Komen 3-Day® participants are women, but the Komen 3-Day is no “girls only” club. In fact, some of the most dedicated 3-Day® participants are men, and being a dude in our pink world has its advantages.

  1. You never have an issue fitting 3 days worth of stuff into a 35-pound bag.susan g. komen 3-day breast cancer walk reasons why it's great to be a guy on the 3-Day gear bag

  2. It’s perfectly acceptable to talk about boobs without getting slapped.susan g. komen 3-day breast cancer walk reasons why it's great to be a guy on the 3-Day

  3. If you offer a free foot rub, you’ll have a line of women begging you for one.susan g. komen 3-day breast cancer walk reasons why it's great to be a guy on the 3-Day foot rub

  4. There is nothing you could possibly do that would make you seem “unmanly.” Even this.susan g. komen 3-day breast cancer walk reasons why it's great to be a guy on the 3-Day flying boas

  5. Where else can you spend two nights sleeping next to hundreds of women and not get in trouble with your wife?susan g. komen 3-day breast cancer walk reasons why it's great to be a guy on the 3-Day sleeping tents

  6. You never have to wait in line for the shower.susan g. komen 3-day breast cancer walk reasons why it's great to be a guy on the 3-Day shower

  7. You are the only ones who know what that “special sink” in the porta-potties is for.susan g. komen 3-day breast cancer walk reasons why it's great to be a guy on the 3-Day porta potty

  8. You can try out great new pick-up lines like, “Come to this pit stop often?” and “Know any good groin stretches?”susan g. komen 3-day breast cancer walk reasons why it's great to be a guy on the 3-Day pick up lines

  9. This.susan g. komen 3-day breast cancer walk reasons why it's great to be a guy on the 3-Day george and ladies

  10. Everyone wants to dance with you on Saturday night.susan g. komen 3-day breast cancer walk reasons why it's great to be a guy on the 3-Day dance

  11. Hours of conversation with women gives you priceless (and sometimes scary) insight into the female mind.susan g. komen 3-day breast cancer walk reasons why it's great to be a guy on the 3-Day conversations with women

  12. You’ve always wondered what it felt like to wear a bra, and the 3-Day is a safe place for you to explore.susan g. komen 3-day breast cancer walk reasons why it's great to be a guy on the 3-Day bra

  13. Dr. Sheri looks up to you. Literally.susan g. komen 3-day breast cancer walk reasons why it's great to be a guy on the 3-Day john shinar dr. sheri prentiss

  14. You can finally feel safe talking about your favorite Real Housewife without your buddies finding out.susan g. komen 3-day breast cancer walk reasons why it's great to be a guy on the 3-Day real housewife

  15. A photo of you on the 3-Day will look great on your online dating profile.susan g. komen 3-day breast cancer walk reasons why it's great to be a guy on the 3-Day online dating profile

  16. Chicks dig guys in pink.susan g. komen 3-day breast cancer walk reasons why it's great to be a guy on the 3-Day wear pink

  17. Breast cancer is a men’s issue too, and when a cure is found, you’ll know you were part of it.susan g. komen 3-day breast cancer walk reasons why it's great to be a guy on the 3-Day part of the cure

 

For help with this list, we got some very entertaining input and ideas from a few gentlemen who have seen it all on the 3-Day. Each of these fellas has walked the entire 3-Day series in a single year:

George N. (12 events in 2007)susan g. komen 3-day breast cancer walk reasons why it's great to be a guy on the 3-Day george nummer

Jim H. (14 events in 2011)susan g. komen 3-day breast cancer walk reasons why it's great to be a guy on the 3-Day jim hillmann

Glen D. (14 events in 2012)susan g. komen 3-day breast cancer walk reasons why it's great to be a guy on the 3-Day glen dekeyser

John S. (14 events in 2013)susan g. komen 3-day breast cancer walk reasons why it's great to be a guy on the 3-Day john shinar

Additional input came courtesy of 2012 walker Chris K.susan g. komen 3-day breast cancer walk reasons why it's great to be a guy on the 3-Day chris king

Thanks for the ideas, guys!

Did we forget anything? Let us know in Comments!

Dr. Sheri’s Warm Weather Training Tips for the 3-Day

The 3-Day blog is excited to welcome back Dr. Sheri Prentiss, the National Spokesperson for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day®. Dr. Sheri is a physician, as well as a breast cancer survivor and a 3-Day walker herself. She joins us today to share some warm weather training tips to keep you in tip-top shape along your training route as you prepare for an amazing 60 miles. susan g komen 3-day breast cancer walk dr. sheri prentiss

As I continue my training efforts for the upcoming Komen 3-Day season, I personally am reconnecting with nature, body and mind. I’m invigorated by the sights, sounds and scents of summer and am grateful for life, health and a chance to win what I feel may be the biggest fight ever fought – the fight to end breast cancer.

Training for your 3-Day event means you, too, will be spending more time outdoors! Now is a great time to review a few tips to help keep you safe as you train and soak up this summertime weather.

  • Protect your skin. Wear a high SPF sunscreen and don’t forget the back of your neck, the tip of your ears and your hands. It’s always a good idea to wear a hat to protect your scalp from the sun, too. Also, look for a route that offers both sunlight and shade. Keep as cool as you can during your training walks by always choosing to walk on the shady side of the street where you have a choice. But use caution, as going from shade into sun you may not see road hazards as well.
  • Wear light-colored and lightweight clothing that is made from moisture-wicking fabric; this keeps moisture away from the skin and dries quickly. This also includes moisture-wicking socks to help prevent blisters.
  • Prior to going outdoors to begin your fitness regimen, pay attention to the weather forecast and heat alerts. Take extra precaution and check the weather conditions so you can be best prepared for rain, heat or humidity
  • Up your intake of water. If you’re walking, you need more than the standard eight ounces of water eight times a day. Take a reusable water bottle with you on your walk. Alternate drinking salt-replenishing sports drinks and water. Also be sure to bring along salty snacks for those longer training walks.
  • Once you are started and you can feel the temperature rising, pay attention to your heart rate. Your heart rate will naturally rise one beat per minute for each degree above 77F, so while you may not be going faster, your body is already working harder and producing more internal heat so it will have trouble dispersing. Hot weather is no time to set a pace record. Slow down to a pace that doesn’t leave you purple in the face!
  • Don’t keep walking once you are nauseated, dizzy, feeling faint, experiencing gray-outs, headache and/or muscle cramps. Seek shade, sports drink, and call for help.

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Always be sure to put your well-being first when training, especially in the heat of the summer months!