Day 1

Yesterday was the start of the 2010 Steps to AhealthyU Pedometer Challenge. As part of the challenge, Team AhealthyU, Amy and I, will be blogging about our experiences throughout the 8-week program. You'll get to see what types of activities that we do each day to boost our step totals. As a special bonus, anybody that beats our team step total average will be entered into a drawing for one of three Nike Sportsbands. I wish you all the best during the Challenge!

Amy and I will not be taking our physical activity lightly over these 8 weeks. Amy is beginning to train for fitness/figure competitions. As many of you know, I am a marathon runner. The summer marks the beginning of my buildup to a Fall marathon. So, please don't be shocked or frightened by the number of miles that I run. I probably run farther than you drive your car - but I know some of you out there take just as many steps as I do each day.

May 20, the first day of the Challenge, was a busy day for Amy and I. AhealthyU hosted the Know Your Numbers Complete Wellness Assessment and Screening Event as a part of Staff Appreciation week at AU. We arrived on campus at 7:30am for set up. That meant that I was up at 5:30 for a 5 mile run. When I got to campus we were moving all around setting up the Screening Event. When the event ended I went to the track and ran a track workout with my training partners. I totaled 10 miles of running at my workout. A little bit of walking here and there for the rest of the evening added to my daily total.

5/20/2010 | Daily Step Total = 35,738