The World Competes

I don’t know about you, but the Olympics inspire me to get out and exercise more. No, I don’t think that I’ll ever be able to land a triple Salchow or perform at anywhere near the level of competition that these people do, but I know that I can achieve a higher level of fitness.

The current Olympics has inspired me to take my daughter ice skating… they built a new ice skating rink a few minute’s drive from my house. I’d like it if we could take some beginning lessons, but that could be expensive, and my kids already go to gymnastics.

I also was motivated to do another thing that could help others. So I’ll be walking in the March of Dimes Walk on April 17th. So walking 3.5 miles isn’t exactly an Olympic feat… it’s not really even a difficult feat for me. However, it is a way to get out and get fit, and it is a way to help a good cause. If Hannah Teter can donate all of her snowboarding winnings to help kids in Africa, I can take a day, walk a few miles, and help babies.

I would appreciate it if you would be willing to sponsor me. I’m not a very good salesperson, and I wasn’t sure what goal to set, but the more money that can be raised to help premature babies, the better. My daughter was born four weeks before her due date, which isn’t too early; my cousin’s kids were born even earlier; just recently, these twins were born at two pounds each. Any amount would help.

Or, if you’re interested in walking on your own, you could sign up at March for Babies.