Another Bestie Down...but for only 6 weeks!

Well, we have another Chestie Bestie down. Our NM Bestie, Linda has fractured her ankle walking! She has to wear a boot for 6 weeks! Hang in there Linda!

About theChestie Besties-Nikki (the newest Chestie Bestie)

1. What is your name? Nickname? Nicole Kirkwood, Nikki

2. Where do you live? Frisco, TX (hellllooooo suburbia traffic hell)

3. When is your birthday? May 11, 1983

4. Cup size? Shoe size? C, 7… sounds like a move one would make in a chess game

5. Favorite brand of walking shoe? New Balance

6. Favorite place for body glide? I have not used this yet, but I know it will be going straight to my thighs!

7. What are you most looking forward to on the 3-Day? Sharing a new experience and conversation with new friends!

8. What are you least looking forward to on the 3-Day? I have never really camped in my entire life, even my Girl Scouts ‘camping’ experiences were somehow indoors.

9. Have you ever showered in an 18-wheeler with 2,000 other women? I have not – but I’m up for a challenge.

10. What are your top 5 songs to listen to while training?
I Love Your Blood– The Vanished
Mercy Me – Alkaline Trio
A Praise Chorus – Jimmy Eat World
Changes – David Bowie
Colorful – Rocco Deluca and the Burden

11. Most importantly, why are you walking? To support a cause I believe in and to challenge myself, physically and mentally. This process has already given me a great appreciation for ‘the little things’ and nothing compares to feeling selfless and giving.

About the Chestie Besties-Trish

1. What is your name? Nickname? Trish / T-rocks (cuz I love iced tea on the rocks!!)

2. Where do you live? In the concrete jungle...Los Angeles!!!

3. When is your birthday? 1/27/75

4. Cup size? Shoe size? b & 10

5. Favorite brand of walking shoe? I guess new balance cuz that's all i have!

6. Favorite place for body glide? well, i don't have any body glide yet, so i'll tell you where i feel i'm going to need it -- inner thighs & under my armpits

7. What are you most looking forward to on the 3-Day? hanging with my girls and LAUGHING!!

8. What are you least looking forward to on the 3-Day? being sore - i hope my feet don't feel like they did during dance marathon!!!

9. Have you ever showered in an 18-wheeler with 2,000 other women? not yet

10. What are your top 5 songs to listen to while training?
Glamorous - Fergie
Last night - Diddy
Upgrade - Beyonce & JayZ
Can you work wit dat - DJ Quick
Lean like a cholo - Down aka kilo

11. Most importantly, why are you walking? I'm walking cuz my besties are. i don't know anyone affected by breast cancer, but i'm sure one day i will, and i want to do what i can to help while i'm able.

we cannot thank you enough!!

last night was a huge success!! we'll have plenty of pics and more info later. we wanted to say thank you for everyone's support. we especially want to thank the following...

• wayne neil and everyone at the down under pub and grub.
• jaret and erik and all the bowling for soup family.
• tom devenport
• kenny lewis
• g.i , swin and bandwear
• lex, terry and jessie from 102.2
• billy the kid from 106.1
• pugs and kelly from 105.3
• bbq's galore
• olive garden
• applebee's
• aaron brothers
• julianna's skin care and salon por vous
• the improv
• bankston ford
• sysco
• staples
• best buy
• 24 hour fitness
• miller lite
• coors lite

About the Chestie Besties-Elise

1. What is your name? Nickname? elise or e

2. Where do you live? lovely denton, tx

3. When is your birthday? 07/29/1975

4. Cup size? Shoe size? b or c(on a good day). 8.5

5. Favorite brand of walking shoe? nike

6. Favorite place for body glide? the thighs of course!-i agree with mo. humidity + thigh friction=no fun!

7. What are you most looking forward to on the 3-Day? watching the survivors cross the finish-line with the chestie besties!

8. What are you least looking forward to on the 3-Day? port-a-potties

9. Have you ever showered in an 18-wheeler with 2,000 other women? not since college. okay, well it wasn't an 18-wheeler and it was only a floor of girls in the dorm. i hope they have doors on the showers. (that's for you, kay!)

10. What are your top 5 songs to listen to while training?
Walking Home Alone- BFS
Move Along-All American Rejects
Like Glue-Sean Paul
Where is the Love-Black Eyed Peas
Download this Song-MC Lars

11. Most importantly, why are you walking? i with skinny on this, i do it because i can. and enough is enough with breast-cancer! maybe we should try saving the world one pair at a time!

About the Chestie Besties-Melissa

1. What is your name? Nickname? Melissa or Mo

2. Where do you live? suburbia - Highland Village, TX

3. When is your birthday? 11/12/1974

4. Cup size? Shoe size? D! 8.5

5. Favorite brand of walking shoe? Asics

6. Favorite place for body glide? the thighs of course!

7. What are you most looking forward to on the 3-Day? hanging with the besties!

8. What are you least looking forward to on the 3-Day? blisters! i'm going to do everything possible to prevent them!

9. Have you ever showered in an 18-wheeler with 2,000 other women? nope...there is a first time for everything! it will be like camp! we'll sing shower songs!

10. What are your top 5 songs to listen to while training?
All Figured Out - BFS
Umbrella - Rhianna
that song by Say Anything
Cupid's Chokehold - Gym Class Heroes
Friends Like You - BFS

11. Most importantly, why are you walking? so many people affected by this & we can't find a cure? what can i do to help? i can walk! so i will. i don't feel like myself if i am not involved in something that gives to others. i want my kids to feel this way - i have to lead them by example.

About the Besties-Lori

1. What is your name? Nickname? Lori Reilly - Skinny, Linda

2. Where do you live? Houston

3. When is your birthday? January 23rd

4. Cup size? Shoe size? 34C, 10

5. Favorite brand of walking shoe? Nike Air Structure Triax X

6. Favorite place for body glide? Haven't tried out the Glide yet - but looking forward to it. Would guess on my upper arms.

7. What are you most looking forward to on the 3-Day? Being inspired by thousands of women!!!! Watching myself and my body overcome challenges unlike any I've known.

8. What are you least looking forward to on the 3-Day? Blisters........

9. Have you ever showered in an 18-wheeler with 2,000 other women? No - but I welcome it......surrounded by beautiful NAKED women, all going the distance. Sure beats NOT showering during the event!

10. What are your top 5 songs to listen to while training?
I Run For Life
Walk It Out
Cupid Shuffle
You Can Do It
Wind It Up

11. Most importantly, why are you walking? I'm walking because I can - so why shouldn't I? So many others would LOVE to have the ability and strength to do it...so I walk for them. And - because I focussed 9 months on my, my life and my marriage...and now I want to focus on others!

About the Besties-Tami

1. What is your name? Nickname? Tam, T, Momma, Jolene

2. Where do you live? Houston

3. When is your birthday? Jan. 20

4. Cup size? Shoe size? cup size depends on if i'm working out or not. the boobs is where i gain/lose weight. so, i'll go with 34C or 34D.

5. Favorite brand of walking shoe? mizuno

6. Favorite place for body glide? i've never used it - but i bet i could come up with lots of favorite places

7. What are you most looking forward to on the 3-Day? meeting new people, taking pictures, making memories, laughing with the girls. too many things to pick one

8. What are you least looking forward to on the 3-Day? getting up at the crack of dawn. i'm not a morning person

9. Have you ever showered in an 18-wheeler with 2,000 other women? i have never showered in an 18-wheeler, but i did sneak in the back of one and do a little kissing with a guy at the cook off. that was fun. and i have showered with other women, but i was like 10 at church camp - and there was nowhere near 2,000 of us.

10. What are your top 5 songs to listen to while training?
Libby I'm Listening or X Amount of Words - Blue October
Hung Up - Madonna
I'm Alive - Celine Dion (cheesy i know, but i love it!)
Crazy in Love - Beyonce and JayZ
too busy to think of another right now….

11. Most importantly, why are you walking? i am walking to raise money, awareness and hope for a cure - and to spend time having fun and making memories with my girls.

H-town Update....

The Houston branch of the Chestie Besties is PLEASED to announce that we are officially getting serious about both our fundraising as well as our training.
I did 2-4 mile walks this week...and then did an 8.5 mile walk on Saturday morning. The Houston humidity can't stop me now...or EVER! (ask me again in August and I'll see if I still feel that strong!!!) I'm planning to get a 12-miler in this Saturday....assuming the weather cooperates!

On another positive note - all members of the Houston branch will be purchasing tickets to fly in for the long walk weekend Sept 21st-22nd with the Dallas branch. We can't wait!

Seriously, I finally customized my web page...and Tami and I are drafting the email in the morning and sending it out to friends, family and anyone else that we think might have an extra dollar to spare. Keep your fingers crossed that everyone is feeling GENEROUS.

I'm an idiot and don't know how to upload images or do other fancy things to our blog, my site, etc.....but I'm doing all I can to chat up Team Chestie Bestie.....and get support for our amazing team.

Just keep walking, just keep walking, just keep walking......
Lori

Chestie Bestie down...but not for long!

We have a bestie down! Kay, my mom, had foot surgery on Thursday. She is recovering well & still in the 3Day. She is raring to go actually! She has been walking with pain so now she'll be able to train pain free!

She is planning to be at the benefit show on Tuesday. Speaking of...we have some awesome raffle prizes! I am still trying to figure out a way to win some of them.... Also, Jaret & Erik are going to be on the Lex & Terry morning show on Tuesday morning to promote the benefit! It is going to be a fun night!

In other Chestie Bestie news, the H-Town Besties are kicking some training butt. Way to go girls! Our NM Bestie, Linda is walking through the desert to train. Take plenty of water & leave some bread crumbs! Where are you Cali Bestie? Oh, probably packing for Italy. Don't forget your walkin' shoes! E & I only had time for a short walk on Friday which we did in the pouring rain. Let's hope it doesn't rain during the 3Day.

I've heard a few rumors that some others maybe be joining the Chestie Besties! Too fun! Happy trails!

cheers - m

LOVES BOOBIES!!!

time for an update from headquarters!

• we did a 5 mile walk today! lots of hills. our legs are a little sore. we did good. only hit hands 3 times. the best was watching mo fight off (and i mean literally, fight off) the bug that zoomed passed her. i could not stop laughing. the first of many laughs, i am sure.
  
• we are trying to get things ready for the chestie besties acoustic show. it should be a great time, hope you can make it out!
• donations are starting to come it. we are so thankful. you still have time, if you haven't donated. a big gracias to you!
• funny story. today mo was on the phone working on arrangements for the fundraiser. i have no idea the context of the conversation she was having but she starts yelling into the cell phone, "LIKES BOOBIES!" now, she and i have been friends for almost 15 years and i don't think i have ever heard her yell those words. at least with that kind of conviction. it was pretty funny. all the name of breast cancer research!

p.s. jim, melissa did work today. just thought you should know. what did the knee dr. say? looking forward to walking with you.

oh, one more thing, here's a pic of kay, mo and i a few weekends ago showing off our utility belts. do you think it makes my butt look big?


we'll keep walking, you keep donating:)

until our next post. love-e