My swag arrived- Oh the Joy!-SOLC Day 9

Opening my mailbox to see a large white envelope… what could it be? I don’t remember ordering anything.

I take the large white envelope into my kitchen and rip across the perforated line. Reaching in- I pull out a winter hat, a sticker, a magnet and a postcard. YEAH- my swag has arrived! A smile breaks across my face while reading a handwritten postcard recognizing meeting this February fitness goal. I feel almost as joyful as the day I actually finished it.

In the beginning of February, 2 of my friends and myself signed up for a February Challenge- 15 Miler along the Erie Canal. During the month, the goal was to walk a total of 15 miles. I wanted to sign up because I needed an incentive to get outside given the frigid temps and 42 days in a row of snow. I am grateful for my crazy friends who agreed to join me.

Let’s just say we walked in all types of weather- well except warm. It was sunny, blustery, snowy, sleeting. The Erie Canal path could be pavement or a sheet of ice. You never knew what you were going to get on any given day. It added to the adventure.

The best day of the challenge was on a day when the sun was out and it was 30 some degrees, however, it felt like -10. The three of us bundled up and decided to go for it. The time flew by while we were chatting and laughing. We actually walked 3 miles! It was quite a workout and I was sweating during most of it.

My friends kept me inspired and committed. If they were showing up then I needed to, too. My goal was to stay more active in February and committing to this challenge made it happen. I am healthier for it.

Proud to say- I am a 15 miler!