Quote Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl View Post
I alternate between fitness walking and biking and dancing for exercise.
All 3 activities use my muscles in different ways. I recommend you do at least a couple of 10 mile walks before the big event or you may be sorry. It'll also give you a chance to test out your shoes and get over any blisters and figure out how to prevent them.
Good luck!
I've never done a walk of that length, but that sounds like good advice. Build up to that mileage somewhat gradually (or as gradually as you can with 4-5 weeks of training). Give some thought to nutrition and hydration, just as you would with cycling.

(((((()))) and good luck. I hope it helps you in your healing and grieving process. My parents each lost a parent to suicide, which is a very sad thing to have in common with your spouse. I lost a friend in February to it.