Hi Pete,
I say go for it, I also work out I run and do yoga and feel great. I
just adjust my meds and I am ok. I was dx just two years ago but can get
very shaky at times. I love the work out. Janice
----- Original Message -----
From: Pete Haskell <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 1999 6:46 PM
Subject: Hike
> I am thinking seriously of hiking the 1700-mile
> California section--or maybe even the whole 2600 miles
> --of the Mexico-to-Canada Pacific Crest Trail,
> beginning on April 15. I discovered I had PD in 1984.
> I'm shaky and slow without Sinemet, but pretty viable
> with it. I'm 61 and in decent shape. I live in
> Houston and have given presentations on what we as
> PDers can do for ourselves. As bizarre as it seems to
> my wife, the hike seems like a natural next step.
>
> If you're interested in learning more about the trail,
> check www.pcta.org Or me: www.nlpcenteroftexas.com
>
> I'd like to hear any of your thoughts on: 1) how I
> might use the hike to publicize the need for PD
> research funding; 2) whether any of you would like to
> join me for a section of the trail; 3) whether or not
> there are PDers or caregivers reasonably near--or
> willing to drive to--the trail who might offer me a
> stopping place for a few days, should I need such
> support; and 4) any ideas for raising the funds I'll
> need to actually do the hike (about $11,000!).
>
>
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