Training
Don’t Forget to Train!
Get ready to hit the ground running on October 4th- your training matters! Whether you’re walking your first mile or your fiftieth, consistency is key:
“The only bad workout is the one that didn’t happen.”
View our training schedule here.
Key points:
* Walk 2-3 days during the week 20-40 minutes minimum.
* If training for the 2-Day Saturday and Sunday option, try to do 2 sessions back to back, as per the schedule.
* Don’t worry about speed on the longer walks, only distance.
* Join us for some or all of our provided training walks!
UPDATE: Unfortunately, due to low walker RSVP’s, the August training walk in Newnan is cancelled. We are so thankful to CTCA for their offer to host us, and we hope to come back another time!
Join ITJ in Newnan on August 21 at 8:00 for our August Training Walk! Our partners at Cancer Treatment Centers of America have generously agreed to host us for this month’s training walk, and we will be parking and gathering at their campus. Mileage info TBA.
Save the date, and hope to see you there!
CTCA Atlanta Campus
600 Celebrate Life Pkwy
Newnan, GA 30265
The Randi Passoff Memorial Training Walk is cancelled for 2021. We look forward to celebrating Randi’s memory at the 2021 Georgia 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer, and hope to see you there!
We are bringing the Georgia 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer Experience back for 2021!
Do you have friends and family who live out of town, or who want to support the walk, but can’t come in person? Encourage them to sign up for our virtual 2-Day Walk Experience!
The 2-Day Walk Experience takes place September 20 – October 3. All registered 2-Day participants (both in-person and virtual) have access to the virtual 2-Day Walk platform.
2-Day Walk Experience registration is only $35, and includes Victory t-shirt, 2-Day Walk credentials, and access to the MoveSpring virtual platform.
To register as a virtual 2-Day Experience Walker, simply visit our standard registration site, and select “2021 Georgia 2-Day Walk Experience Registration” when prompted to select a registration type.
The Georgia 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer is an annual fundraising endurance walk that takes place on October 2-3, 2021, and takes participants through 30 miles of Atlanta over the course of 2 days. Last year, nearly 1,000 walkers committed to fundraising and training for this event.
The Georgia 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer’s founder, Randi Passoff, began the 2-Day Walk in 2002 when the Avon 3-Day Walk faced financial difficulty and pulled out of Atlanta. Randi’s goal was to create a fundraising event where money raised stayed right in the communities of the participants. We call the 2-Day “the kinder and gentler breast cancer walk” because we strive to include passionate individuals at different levels of physical and fundraising ability- walkers can walk all 30 miles, or just choose to walk 10 miles on one day.
With the money from the walk, It’s The Journey, Inc. is able to fund grants that serve over 100 counties in Georgia. These programs provide mammograms, clinical breast exams, genetic counseling and testing, biopsies, support services, education, and much more. Many of our grants have a specific focus on under-served individuals in our community- uninsured and under-insured women for whom these types of breast health measures are often not available.
Since 2002, the Georgia 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer has funded 431 grants totaling $16.5 million to support breast health programs throughout Georgia.
Walker Registration Information:
2-Day Walker
30 miles over two days, stays in the Atlanta Marriott Marquis
$160 registration fee, $1000 fundraising commitment
Saturday Walker
20 miles on Saturday
$100 registration fee, $750 fundraising commitment
Sunday Walker
10 miles on Sunday
$100 registration, $500 fundraising commitment
Student Walker Rates:
Student 2-Day Walker: $160 registration, $500 fundraising
Student Sunday Walker: $50 registration, $250 fundraising
Cooking Demo: Wintery One Pot Soups
Tuesday, January 4th, 11:00am – 12:00pm
During this live demo, Chef Ashley will walk you through one pot recipes that are sure to warm you up during the cold winter months. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and cook along with Ashley.
Register in advance for this program on CSC Atlanta’s website at:
www.cscatlanta.org/calendar
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the program.
Presented by: Cancer Support Community Atlanta, an ITJ community partner
Over the Counter Options in Oncology
Wednesday, January 12th, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
For this presentation Houda Aboujamous, a Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Specialist with Northside Hospital Cancer Institute, will lead a discussion on common over the counter medications, herbal and natural products used or considered for use in oncology and highlight their potential risks and benefits.
Register in advance for this program on CSC Atlanta’s website at:
www.cscatlanta.org/calendar
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the program.
Presented by: Cancer Support Community Atlanta, an ITJ community partner
Nutrition Seminar: Bone Health
Tuesday, January 18th, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
This presentation will address lifestyle modifications to reduce your risk of bone loss and promote strong bones during and after cancer treatment. Kristin Cuculovski, the Oncology Clinical Nutrition Coordinator at Northside Hospital Cancer Institute, will lead the discussion. Participants are invited to ask questions during the live Q&A.
Register in advance for this program on CSC Atlanta’s website at:
www.cscatlanta.org/calendar
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the program.
Presented by: Cancer Support Community Atlanta, an ITJ community partner
Frankly Speaking About Metastatic Breast Cancer
Friday, January 28th, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
During this program Dr. Kumud Rangaraj will provide an overview on metastatic breast cancer. This program will also discuss treatment options, side effect management, and ways to navigate the challenges of metastatic breast cancer. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions during this live event that will be moderated by Emily Beard, Women’s Oncology Program Coordinator with Northside Hospital Cancer Institute.
Register in advance for this program on CSC Atlanta’s website at:
www.cscatlanta.org/calendar
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the program.
Presented by: Cancer Support Community Atlanta, an ITJ community partner
2-Day Walk Kick Off is back! Join us at The Springs Cinema & Taphouse on Saturday, March 19 at 9:00 am. We’ll have a light breakfast and orientation before heading out for a 3 mile training walk.
Click here to RSVP on Facebook. Please mark yourself as “going” to help us get an accurate head count for food and beverage. Don’t have Facebook? RSVP by emailing Jon at jmcmurdo@2daywalk.org. Hope to see you there!
The Springs Cinema & Taphouse
5920 Roswell Rd.
Sandy Springs, GA
(Parkside Shopping Center)
It’s The Journey invites breast cancer patients and survivors to join us for this complimentary breakfast on Wednesday, April 20 at Healy Point Country Club in Macon! Click here for more information.
