So... with some fear and trepidation, I've set the tentative date for my first 'for real' attempt at 100,000 steps in a 24 hour period - Saturday, September 16, 2017.

I say, 'tentative', not because I lack resolve, but because I need a little cooperation from the weather.  Mainly, I want to avoid significant rain or threat of rain.

Based on my test walks and other people's experiences who have tried this, I am certain that achieving this goal will not be easy and will involve a certain degree of pain and suffering - particularly in the second half of the day.  And so... I am asking for the help of all friends and family that can spare an hour or so to lend a helping hand.  All you have to do is show up at Quidi Vidi lake on Sept 16th and walk a lap with me.  Text or message me on Facebook first to confirm the attempt is on, and then meet me down at the lake.  Having the pleasant distraction of your company will be a big help.  Plus, I can't very will sit down, quit, and cry in the presence of witnesses.

So mark Sept 16th in your paper or phone calendars and enjoy a stroll around Quidi Vidi lake with me :-). I will commit to conducting my walk solely around the lake from noon until I finish which I project will be sometime between 7:00 pm at the earliest and 10:00 pm at the latest.

Hope to see you there!!


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  1. Marla RaskeSeptember 8, 2017 at 2:17 PM

    Wish we could come and walk with you. Dan dragged me around our own local lake the other day and all I can say is that I need to do that more often.

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