I just walked in the Philadelphia 3-Day in Sept.!!! It was the most awesome, inspiring, rewarding and humbling thing I have ever taken part in. I was part of a 15 member team comprised of women and one man of all ages. We raised over $48,000. I would recommend walking for your first one, you really get more from the experience that way. And don't worry about training, I was in the same boat...I was so wrapped up with biking that I didn't do much walking (there's only so much time, right?) but I didn't have a problem at all. You're building your endurance and leg muscles when you are training for a century...and blisters aren't a problem if you listen closely to the advise they give you. Raising the money wasn't a problem either, I personally raised $4,000, just from my Christmas card list.

There is a safety crew on bikes, and I may do that next year for two reasons. I am doing two MS150s and a ACS Bike-A-Thon next year, and I'm afraid that if I hit up people for donations too much they'll start avoiding me! And I have to admit that each time I passed one of the riders I longed for my bike! But I haven't decided, being a walker was such a rewarding experience too. If you have questions, feel free to PM me, I could go on and on about my experience!