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May 31, 2013 Day 11 — Ellicott to Sandy Spring (20 miles or 40,000 steps)

In consideration of my 2:00 appointment at Sandy Spring Friends School, I head out bright and early by 6:30. A seven-hour cushion of time for a 20+ mile walk sounds right to me. The Bob Evans restaurant is open for … Continue reading

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May 30, 2013 Day 10 — Baltimore to Ellicott (21 miles, or 42,000 steps)

Today’s challenges are straightforward: 1. Stay sufficiently hydrated in temperatures in the 90s and pay close attention to the body’s overall performance in the heat. 2. Avoid too many detours–today’s route already promises to be in the 20-mile range. 3. … Continue reading

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May 29, 2013 Day 9 — Towson to Baltimore (13 miles or 26,000 steps)

Flexibility! The day begins with embracing imperfection once again. In short, I mixed up the Baltimore appointments. I thought today was John Hopkins, but it’s tomorrow morning. How to fill the now empty day? I leave the O’Keefe family grateful … Continue reading

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May 28, 2013 Day 8 — Towson to Baltimore — twice! (14 miles or 28,000 steps)

Today’s Activities in a Nutshell * Ate a quick breakfast with host, Peter Doo–an excellent start to the day. * Took a long stroll south on N. Charles Street (4 miles) to my first appointment at Friends School of Baltimore. … Continue reading

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May 27, 2013 Day 7 — Edgewood to Towson, MD (22 miles or 44,000 steps)

I leave at 7:00 a.m. to have enough time to walk today’s formidable distance. Since it’s a holiday (Memorial Day), traffic warms up later than usual, so I take advantage of the empty road. The steady rhythm of my walking … Continue reading

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