Final stats
The mileposts on this site were rough estimates and didn't take into account side trips for food and drink as well as a couple of course corrections I made after missing turns. With these details added in, here are the final stats for the walk.
Miles walked: 37.5
Calories burned: 4,700
Steps taken: 69,800
I'll post the full final route map in the nexxt day or two.
COMPLETION!
04/15/2007 21:35
MILE 36 - 21:35
I DID IT! I did want to get all the way to the courthouse but it's just too late. PetSmart is good enough! Thank you everyone for all your support today! Full details in my blog tomorrow.
MILE 35 - 21:11
OLATHE!!!! Since it's getting late I'll probably stop in 1 more mile.
MILE 34 - 20:53
Almost there! In case the map didn't update I'm on College, heading west from Pflumm.
MILE 33 - 20:34
i have had a few repeats on my ipod but I'm more happy for the 20 hour battery. Barbara, did you send the old lady on a cellphone ehat blew thru her red light while I was in the crosswalk?
MILE 32 - 20:08
i diverted this way because I've walked the short way before. I went to the Bait Shop yesterday so no temptation there. As for media attention, Star 102 contacted me and we played email tag but never connected.
MILE 31 - 19:48
MILE 30 - 19:29
i just opted for a more interesting but 1 mile longer route.
MILE 29 - 18:56
Just took a dinner break. John, sunset is irrelevant -- I'm in familiar territory so as long as it doesn't freeze I'm fine in the dark. Chris - So far they are holding up well. Parents - If you come looking for me wait until after I pass I-35 then look for me on Santa Fe or Pflumm. Please bring water with you! :)
MILE 28 - 18:10
MILE 27 - 17:37
I just realized I've been going nonstop since the City Market so I'm stopping to take a break for a little while.
MILE 26 - 17:14
MILE 25 - 16:52
found water at PV Shops. BTW photos are going to start being sparse to conserve battery power.
MILE 24 - 16:34
MILE 23 - 16:26
Oops... Forgot to post this mile, passed it a few minutes ago. Almost out of water again... Hope something is open in Prairie Village Shops
MILE 22 - 15:59
MILE 21 - 15:31
i'm about to go up what should be the last big hill.
MILE 20 - 15:08
i got watered up at Sunfresh... I can see the Plaza now. Once I get up the big hill south of Brush Creek it should be a cakewalk.
MILE 19 - 14:48
Gonna have to find a place to refill my water soon.
MILE 18 - 14:29
MILE 17 - 14:03
MILE 16 - 13:41
Just ran into a jogging Seth at 14th&Main. :) Jill I hope to end at the courthouse but 114th & Strang Line is the minimum goal.
MILE 15 - 11:37
Gonna take a lunch break now so this will be the last update for a little while.
BTW as for the question about the bridge, there's no sidewalk but the shoulder on the east side is about 8 feet wide.
MILE 14 - 11:14
MILE 13 - 10:57
MILE 12 - 10:39
starting to feel the burn... Luckily I have a break coming up soon.
MILE 11 - 10:18
took a break at Cerner to upload a bunch of photos from Avondale.
MILE 10 - 09:50
About to enter Avondale, one of the most secluded little towns engulfed by Kansas City.
MILE 9 - 09:32
Still doing great.... Starting to work up quite an appetite.
MILE 8 - 09:12
MILE 7 - 08:58
MILE 6 - 08:41
if this past mile seemed awful fast, it's because I forgot to punch in the previous mile. :)
MILE 5 - 08:31
MILE 4 - 08:05
I'm in Claycomo now, walking by the Ford plant.
MILE 3 - 07:45
I'm about to do the trickiest highway crossing of the entire route.
MILE 2 - 07:12
Hooray! The sun's finally high enough to start doing some good.
MILE 1 - 06:52
START - DOWNTOWN LIBERTY
04/15/2007 06:38
Kind of a chilly start to what should be a nice day, so I'm wearing a jacket. The sun is just starting to show here at Liberty Square.
FROM: TedJursek - 11:01
Scott -
I just read about the 14 mile walk from the River Market to the Plaza and back in this morning's (Sat.) Star. Unfortunately it is now 11:30 am and I have missed the walk. Please let me know about any other urban walks or urban walking clubs (want to start one?). Thanks,
ted jursek
FROM: Katy - 10:18
WOW SCOTT! That is AWESOME! Can't wait to hear all about it!
Congratulations. Kayt
FROM: GRID - 00:55
How about Blue Springs to Bonner Springs (so much ghetto in that route, has to be interesting!)
FROM: John - 22:46
That is freaking amazin!
FROM: Dad - 22:01
Congratulations! Now don't you ever do that again! Your mother and I have enough gray hairs!
FROM: Ken - 21:41
Is that piping on your shirt?!? Scooter J.
FROM: Zach - 21:32
You went by my coffee shop, Coffee Bay. Next to Stonewall pizza.
FROM: Heidi - 21:13
Whoo hoo!!! Congrats!!!! You are awesome! Thanks for letting us tag along sitting down... ;>
FROM: Heidi - 21:12
That tunnel is scary!
FROM: Jill - 21:11
Go Scott Go. Go Scott Go!
FROM: Judi - 20:46
Congrats! LiveWalking Man!
FROM: j - 20:34
I cannot believe what just happened on the sopranos!!!
FROM: Jill - 20:24
Hope you kept your jacket from this morning! Starting to get cold with the sun setting. Also, my music question for you is...do you have enough songs on your iPod that you can do this whole walk without repeating a song? :-)
FROM: Barbara - 20:22
Pizza Boy? I've been watching you from On High. Don't join me and the cats.
FROM: Ken - 20:19
Watch out for errant poodles!
FROM: Cari - 20:14
Way to go hunny!!!!
FROM: Zach - 19:58
Keep it up! Don't be tempted by the Bait Shop.
FROM: Sonja - 19:46
Mile 30! You're doing fantastic! What are you diverting for/to in OP/Lenexa?
FROM: enough - 19:43
have you gotten any media attention? it's not like you're keeping your walk a secret....
FROM: John - 18:54
I want Arby's!
FROM: Dad - 18:21
How close are you coming to our house and about when will you be in our area?
FROM: ChrisM70 - 18:18
Wow...
Have you had to change your shoes/socks?
FROM: John - 17:57
Go Scott!!! How the feet holdin up?
FROM: John - 17:53
Sunset is at 7:57
FROM: Jill - 17:53
Good job Scott!! BTW - since you're taking less pictures it's hard to tell your exact locations. Maybe you can let us know via the postings? (Not like you don't have enough to handle, but just a thought!)
FROM: Heidi - 17:48
Whoa, well deserved break!
FROM: Cari - 17:37
We got back from round trip about 15 min ago. You are doing great!!!! Love you
FROM: John - 17:16
Go Scott! BTW if you don't make it I get the chopper!
FROM: Heidi - 16:38
The grocery store should be open, I would think, in the PV shops...
FROM: enough - 16:38
way to go. we're all pulling for you.
FROM: JudiCariHeatherandMissy - 16:22
We feel your pain. We just walked from Mom's to Heather's. Feel the burn!!
FROM: Mom - 16:17
I'm so proud of you.
FROM: Jill - 16:13
I think you should have 'watered up' at one of those wealth homes!
FROM: John - 15:45
This is crazy
FROM: Cari - 15:04
Go Babe!!! You are fantastic!!!
FROM: Heidi - 14:39
This is awesome--love the photos. Hope you're doing well!
FROM: Gordon - 14:18
Walk it! Is the air refreshing or smoggy?
FROM: Pedro - 14:03
Go Scott. You doin great!
FROM: John - 13:58
Go Scoot Go
FROM: Cari - 13:52
Heading out to Mom's will check in progress later!!!
FROM: Seth - 13:05
Maybe I should join you since my car is all f'ed up now. Wait... nah. It's all you!
FROM: Heather - 12:53
Have a hearty lunch!! Load up on some CARBS!! Finish early so we don't worry.
FROM: matt - 12:41
amazing!
FROM: Jill - 11:55
Doing great Scott. Glad the weather worked out for you! You'll be ending the walk in my neck of the woods...What is going to be your ending point in Olathe?
FROM: Zach - 11:38
Is your route online. You need a gallery.
FROM: TheD - 11:31
Whatch out for those pan handlers downtown!
FROM: Mom - 11:31
Keep going, son . . . I'll just sit at the computer and watch.
FROM: ChrisM70 - 11:24
Is there a sidewalk on the bridge? Either way, be careful and keep it going!
FROM: HeatherandGordon - 10:58
Dude, you're completely insane!! Keep it going. Gordon says...next walk should be from KC to St. Louie!
FROM: Judi - 10:40
Can you add internet explorer next time so I can see the pictures
FROM: Judi - 10:39
You go Scott! This is just amazing!
FROM: Cari - 10:15
Awesome Babe!!! Doing great !!!!! Let me know about lunch!!
FROM: Dad - 08:20
You are crazy!
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