The 30 in 30 Challenge started out as a way to get people more active and support a great charity. I was hoping to get a few people involved and would donate my personal training package as a prize. Ultimately over 70 people registered and 20 prizes were donated by some great friends and companies.
The challenge took on a life of its own and became very inspiring to myself and others and lessons were learned in the process.
I learned that some people would rather not try then risk feeling like they failed. No criticism intended as I live this philosophy. I realized those who signed on and did more activity then they did before, even if it was 5 days of activity from zero, were successful!
I learned that crazy busy people fit activity into their lives and there are always people busier then you and I who are active and exercising.
I learned that I could sprint 9.5 mph. My goal for the challenge was to get to 10 mph but 9.5 mph still felt like a huge success.
I learned that I was terrible at taking selfies, you know pictures of yourself. Hence the sweaty photo attached to this blog from Day 11 of the challenge.
I learned that people are uber generous and all of the donators of prizes including those who approached me even when they didn’t know me at all, are very special people.
I learned that my goal of changing lives when I quit my job has manifested in very different ways then I originally thought. This challenge changed some lives. Sedentary people walked, walkers ran and people who were already active became more active and some even “walked with possibility”.
I learned (already knew) that House of Friendship is a wonderful charity and were super supportive and some of their staff even signed on for the Challenge.
I want to thank the participants and supporters of the 30 in 30 Challenge and House of Friendship for being such great folks who are making a difference in our community! Ready for the next Challenge?
Did you take the challenge? What did you learn?
I learned that you CAN teach an old dog new tricks. This challenge not only had me more active than I already am but helped my very challenged rescue dog to overcome some issues with running. Now he runs along side of me no problem! 🙂
Fantastic Chantal! Great to hear!