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Getting Fit & Using Grit to Hike 30 Miles for Make-A-Wish
Getting Fit & Using Grit to Hike 30 Miles for Make-A-Wish
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Length:
39 minutes
Released:
Nov 15, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Ready to get fit, and use an event to help you get there? In today's episode, we feature stories of hard working professionals who came together and completed The Trailblaze Challenge, which is a 30 mile hike over mountainous terrain and raised over $100,000 for the Make a Wish Foundation to grant wishes for critically ill children. In this episode we cover:You can do more than you think you can when you have a cause, or a “why”How you can use events such as a hike as motivation to get fit and live an overall healthier lifeThe steps to take in order to prepare for an event like this The importance of group accountability in helping people live fit in all areas of lifeThe amazing wishes that were granted by the Make A Wish FoundationLinks & resources mentioned on this podcast, show notes & transcript can all be found at:https://LiveFitIgniteChange.com/hike Episode Timestamps:[01:30] Trailblaze Challenge hike and impact made[02:38] Using the Fit Life Challenge to prepare for the hike and other events[03:00] Don spotting the awesome opportunity[03:30] Why should leadership teams complete challenges like this[04:34] Success despite concerns due to training and grit[06:21] How the hike mirrors the Wish kid’s experience[08:04] Christian Pulisic grants Colin’s wish during his fight with cancer[09:58] Meredith’s success, fueled by perseverance and accountability[16:12] Jason & Nicole’s grit through the challenge together [22:44] From unable to walk to hiking 30 miles, Brandy’s lessons on individual and team grit[31:01] Don’s two most impactful parts: the team’s grit and the Miracle mile[33:07] Don shares how the hike and leadership retreat will expand this coming year[34:39] Using events to get fit + starting now to live longer, healthier lives[35:51] How to learn more, join or support the Trailblaze Challenge - - - Igniting change + helping others live fit through Inrive Performance Nutrition & the Live Fit, Ignite Change podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Nov 15, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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