You Might Be a Challenge Walker If...

by Jackie Piper

You Might Be a Challenge Walker If…

(with a nod to Jeff Foxworthy)

1. You have had 10 blisters. On one foot.
2. You have walked 50 miles. And gained weight.
3. You have a funny taste in your mouth from licking envelopes and stamps for thank you notes.
4. You have wanted to kiss the folks at the mile 39 rest stop on Day 2.
5. You have kissed the SAG driver who brought you hot cocoa on a cold day.
6. You have worn surgical booties on your shoes in a vain attempt to keep them dry.
7. You have walked slower to keep a teammate company.
8. You have taken blurry pictures of Door County scenery because you didn’t want to stop walking.
9. You have walked mile 11, steeply uphill, eating a double scoop pumpkin caramel ice cream cone.
10. You have been shameless in who you would ask and what you would sell to raise money to fight MS.
11. You have made new friends through the shared pain and joy of a 50-mile Challenge Walk!