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NJ2NY50 - The Big Walk - 2013 at Metropark, Iselin NJ to Penn Station New York

May 18, 2013 from 6am to 10:30pm
This is our fourth annual super distance walk and our premier challenge event. We average about 60 participants with usually less than 10 going the entire distance. We're looking to do a repeat this year only bigger with more finishers.NOTE: In a recent decision this year "The Big Walk" is the "Not as Big Walk" due to damage done in Liberty State Park - usually a 7-mile loop which has been eliminated. Access to walking is still restricted so the usual 50-mile walk has been shortened to…See More
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Haobo L. commented on Paul Kiczek's event NJ2NY50 - The Big Walk - 2013
"@maurice teahan I did a scouting between Newark and Jersey city this spring and here is the link for  the route: http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=2132345 Please note that I wandered away from the left turn where Ferry street…"
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The Hudson River Loop Walk - 2013 at Hudson River - NJ and NY

June 8, 2013 from 8am to 8pm
A one-day 30-mile walk along the Hudson bordering NYC and NJ. The official start is at the PATH station at Exchange Place, Jersey City where the walk begins north along a nearly continuous Hudson River Waterfront Walkway on the NJ side to the George Washington Bridge. Walking over the bridge we connect to the Hudson River Greenway trail…See More
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NJ2NY50 - The Big Walk - 2013 at Metropark, Iselin NJ to Penn Station New York

May 18, 2013 from 6am to 10:30pm
This is our fourth annual super distance walk and our premier challenge event. We average about 60 participants with usually less than 10 going the entire distance. We're looking to do a repeat this year only bigger with more finishers.NOTE: In a recent decision this year "The Big Walk" is the "Not as Big Walk" due to damage done in Liberty State Park - usually a 7-mile loop which has been eliminated. Access to walking is still restricted so the usual 50-mile walk has been shortened to…See More
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NJ2NY50 - The Big Walk - 2013 at Metropark, Iselin NJ to Penn Station New York

May 18, 2013 from 6am to 10:30pm
This is our fourth annual super distance walk and our premier challenge event. We average about 60 participants with usually less than 10 going the entire distance. We're looking to do a repeat this year only bigger with more finishers.NOTE: In a recent decision this year "The Big Walk" is the "Not as Big Walk" due to damage done in Liberty State Park - usually a 7-mile loop which has been eliminated. Access to walking is still restricted so the usual 50-mile walk has been shortened to…See More
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Paul Kiczek commented on Paul Kiczek's event NJ2NY50 - The Big Walk - 2013
"Igor, You can catch the train back in  Union but you better check the schedule. Usually they run hourly but sometimes less frequently."
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Igor commented on Paul Kiczek's event NJ2NY50 - The Big Walk - 2013
"Paul, We would like to join and walk with our kids from Cranford to Union Boston Mkt. What's our options on getting back?  "
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The Hudson River Loop Walk - 2013 at Hudson River - NJ and NY

June 8, 2013 from 8am to 8pm
A one-day 30-mile walk along the Hudson bordering NYC and NJ. The official start is at the PATH station at Exchange Place, Jersey City where the walk begins north along a nearly continuous Hudson River Waterfront Walkway on the NJ side to the George Washington Bridge. Walking over the bridge we connect to the Hudson River Greenway trail…See More
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NJ2NY50 - The Big Walk - 2013 at Metropark, Iselin NJ to Penn Station New York

May 18, 2013 from 6am to 10:30pm
This is our fourth annual super distance walk and our premier challenge event. We average about 60 participants with usually less than 10 going the entire distance. We're looking to do a repeat this year only bigger with more finishers.NOTE: In a recent decision this year "The Big Walk" is the "Not as Big Walk" due to damage done in Liberty State Park - usually a 7-mile loop which has been eliminated. Access to walking is still restricted so the usual 50-mile walk has been shortened to…See More
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NJ2NY50 - The Big Walk - 2013 at Metropark, Iselin NJ to Penn Station New York

May 18, 2013 from 6am to 10:30pm
This is our fourth annual super distance walk and our premier challenge event. We average about 60 participants with usually less than 10 going the entire distance. We're looking to do a repeat this year only bigger with more finishers.NOTE: In a recent decision this year "The Big Walk" is the "Not as Big Walk" due to damage done in Liberty State Park - usually a 7-mile loop which has been eliminated. Access to walking is still restricted so the usual 50-mile walk has been shortened to…See More
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FreeWalkers - Walking Tour of Liberty State Park 2013 at Surf City Megabar & Restaurant (Starts & Ends Here)

June 23, 2013 from 12:30pm to 4pm
NOTE: This is a change of starting and ending points. The walk is the same. (Surf City MegaBar - is open this year and is a great new place. Its only a few blocks from)Join the FreeWalkers for a 3 hour walk (about 7+ miles) of Jersey City in Liberty State Park. The park was nearly entirely covered under the Hurricane Sandy surge and is slowly coming back. Much of the famous promenade sports a spectacular view of the NYC skyline, Ellis Island, Statue of LIberty, Ferry Building and WTC Monument…See More
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Paul Kiczek commented on Ray Smith's blog post 50th Jubilee Kennedy Sittard March - Honor and Hope for the Future
"Great story of the Kennedy Mars Sittard and the 50th Jubilee - with over 3,000 participants! I wished I could have been there. There is a feeling of community and tradition to this event while accomplishing a significant personal goal. I think this…"
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Paul Kiczek commented on Paul Kiczek's event NJ2NY50 - The Big Walk - 2013
"Andrea, we meet in the big waiting room in Penn Station Newark. Its a good place to take a break and there are restrooms.  "
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Andreea B commented on Paul Kiczek's event NJ2NY50 - The Big Walk - 2013
"Hello all,  if I want to meet the walk at Newark Penn Station, where exactly by Penn Station would I be able to find everyone? I see on the route schedule that it would be passing that point around 5 p.m.  "
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What is the furthest distance (in miles) you have ever walked?
62
What is your interest in joining the FreeWalkers?
Exercise/Fitness, Social Networking, Pro-Pedestrian Issues, Personal Challenge
What events might you be interested in participating?
NJ2NY50 (50 mile walk), LENAPE34 (34 mile walk), TR2NB40 (40 mile walk), Cross-Jersey Walking Challenge (100 miles/1 yr), NB2MP10 (10 miles), Walking Tours (under 10 miles - historical/cultural/etc.), Practice Walks (shorter preview segments of longer walks)
Do you have any suggestions for walks?
keep them coming

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9 European Walks to Dream About

Posted on April 24, 2013 at 1:11pm 0 Comments

If you are like me, this time of year I'm dreaming about vacation. This year I hope to get over to Italy and visit some of my wife's relatives and tour Rome.

But, there are an unlimited number of places to walk, some more famous than others. Last week, the New York Times published "Europe, in 9  Walks" a…

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Going Undercover for Pedestrians

Posted on April 8, 2013 at 10:30am 0 Comments

In Fort Lee, New Jersey cops are going undercover to catch drivers who are ignoring pedestrian crossings..

A crosswalk sting has been set up so a plain clothes cop approaches a crosswalk. If the driver fails to slow to allow the cop to another vehicle ahead pulls the  car over and issues a summons.

This town has a history of pedestrian enforcement problems in the past…

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Easing a Tired Brain With a Walk in the Park

Posted on March 28, 2013 at 3:18pm 0 Comments

The human brain’s ability to stay calm and focused is limited and can be overwhelmed by the constant noise and hectic, jangling demands resulting in brain fatigue. With brain fatigue, you are easily distracted, forgetful and mentally flighty. But, an innovative new study from Scotland suggests that you can ease brain fatigue simply by strolling through a…

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The Latest in Pedestrian Protection That You Can't Have

Posted on March 28, 2013 at 2:30pm 0 Comments

Volvo just announced two innovations to help protect pedestrians and cyclists. The problem is they will most likely be introduced to the European market first, which is much more concerned about pedestrian safety, if it ever makes it here to the States. Pedestrian Air Bag -  Seven sensors in the grille of…

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At 10:05pm on April 10, 2013, Charles said…

The 40 miles walk was tough. I am starting to think about a more efficient way of doing the long distance walks. I find out about Chi walking. The concept is really interesting. I will be investigating more about Chi walking system. I think it may benefit all of us. I will definitely smear Vaseline, Neutrogena foot cream or Glide on my feet before the walk. Those blisters are really nasty!!! See you in the next walk.

At 4:20pm on April 5, 2013, T Kelly said…

Thank you.  I'm looking forward to a great day.  TK

At 10:43pm on March 31, 2013, Margery Perko said…

Yes Paul, we did walk together during the One Day Hike in 2012.  I really wanted to do your Kennedy 50K but just did not train and know that would have been a LOT to take on with no training.  Hopefully next year.  Looks like you got some good publicity for the event!  NPR is not too shabby!   I will not be doing the One Day Hike this year, memory of last year's pain is still to close at hand. 

 

Happy walking,

Margie

At 1:29pm on March 29, 2013, Sachin Kamat said…

Thanks for organizing this. What a nice idea. 

Looking for some info in terms of logistics on April 6 Trenton to New Brunswick walk

- where are all participants meet ( time and place) on the day of the walk. 

- Where we drop off our cars? ( will carpool)

- How do we come back to our cars. ( i.e either if we complete the walk or decide we  give up at some point:-))

For me it would be first time attempting 40 miles and will be coming with 1-2 friends.

Any info you can provide may help all. Thanks for your time and energy you put in to this!

 

At 9:04pm on March 23, 2013, Valerie Rodden said…

Please keep my updated on the DC events! I'm a member of an outdoors group at GWU and we would love to get involved with some walks. 

Have a good one. 

At 8:40pm on March 22, 2013, Juliet Foster said…

Thank you Paul for the warm welcome to the group.  Risa Olinsky referred me and I'm grateful that she shared the information.  I look forward to walking with you as well.  Till we meet...have a wonderful weekend.  Can't join the gang this Sunday but will be with you on the next outing! ~Juliet

At 1:16pm on March 12, 2013, Ken A said…

Thanks Paul. I'm friends with Justin via Dennis Quinn. Dennis and I went to college together and were roommates in Jersey City for a while, and he tipped me off to the Kennedy Walk. I was out of town that weekend (and I'm probably not in 50 mile shape right now), but now I can work toward making the next one!

Take care,

Ken

At 4:44pm on February 7, 2013, Mary Vish said…

Thanks Paul.  Has a date been set yet for the TR2NB40 yet? I see last year it was in early April.

At 5:12pm on December 12, 2012, Alex Israel said…

62 miles... i'm stunned

i look forward as well!

At 10:07am on December 12, 2012, Faaris Alvarez said…

Hi Paul!  Thanks and looking forward as well with the walks! 

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Distant Thoughts

The Sounds of a Long Walk

Just a few days ago, I noticed, maybe for the first time, the sounds of the Great Canal Walk. For most of the 40 miles and 15 hours that day there was an absence of sound in this body of water as still as glass on that calm day....

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Walk the Badlands

Join us on our first Freewalkers Tour Vacation in Sept, 2013 for a true Western adventure in South Dakota, Mt. Rushmore, Walk the Badlands and Deadwood. Get the full itinerary here. To learn more…

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Created by Paul Kiczek Apr 3, 2013 at 9:35pm. Last updated by Paul Kiczek Apr 3.

Walking with Bobby Kennedy

Here's the story of how the 50-Mile Kennedy Walk happened from the Distant Thoughts Tumblr Blog. 

Walking with Bobby Kennedy

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Created by Paul Kiczek Mar 1, 2013 at 2:47pm. Last updated by Paul Kiczek Apr 3.

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