by Jackie Piper
How many of you out there are logging miles this winter in
anticipation of Challenge Walk 2014? If you are like me, you are using this
ridiculous weather as an excuse to postpone training. I mean, really, walk when
there's 18 inches of snow on the ground and it's -39 wind chill?? While
this excuse has been working really well for me, I finally decided I needed to
do something to get moving in spite of winter. So, I went out and found a
Training Coach to get me motivated.
When I first approached Goofy and explained the purpose of Challenge Walk MS and how much I needed him to motivate me, he said:
"Garsh"!
Then, he tried to put on my T-shirt to show how excited he
was to help.
We couldn't get it over his nose.
He was super enthusiastic about holding up the
Challenge Walk MS T-shirt for a photo, though, against the wishes of his handlers.
And, he gave me a big thumbs up about being my Training Coach to get me in
shape to walk 50 miles. All I could say was, "Garsh, thanks Goofy!"
If you think you would like a "Training Coach" to
help you get moving, there is an entire cast of characters hanging out with
Goofy ready to sign on. I would be happy to return to Orlando and make the
arrangements for you!
On a more serious note, the arrival of my T-shirt in the mail
gave me a push to start walking now and not wait for the snow to melt. I don't
have a treadmill or belong to a gym, but our local mall is open early every day
for walkers. Time to tie up my shoes and get walkin'!
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| Jackie Piper with her celebrity Challenge Walk MS Training Coach. |
