The CMEpalooza STEPtacular Challenge Starts Today!

A few years ago, I drove to Forbidden Drive in Fairmount Park – one of the jewels of the city of Philadelphia – to go for a run. I was in a bit of a hurry since my wife and I had plans later in the day, so rather than find a secure place for my car key fob, I stuck it in the unzipped hip pocket of my shorts, like an idiot. (note from Scott: Nah, this would be too easy. I’ll let it go.)

Reader, you will not be surprised to hear that that was a bad idea.

At some point during my 5-mile run, the fob bounced out of my pocket, never to be seen again, despite my best efforts to hunt for it. Not only was I tired from my run, not only was I even more tired from retracing my steps during my search, not only was I way behind schedule, but now I also had to call my wife and ask her to pick me up. And then I had to explain to her why she had to come pick me up.

Reader, you will not be surprised to hear that she was not impressed.

Here at CMEpalooza, we care about your educational needs. We care about your health. And we care about your keys bouncing out of your pockets. That’s why the CMEpalooza STEPtacular Challenge is the perfect event. There’s no need to run and risk losing your keys, annoying your spouse/partner and missing your dinner reservation. Walking is totally fine*. You can walk fast (be careful!), or you can walk slow. It doesn’t matter, and we don’t care!

*Running is also fine but the owners of CMEpalooza cannot be held responsible for any keys, wallets, or phones that may be lost while participating in the CMEpalooza STEPtacular Challenge.

Today is the start of the fifth CMEpalooza STEPtacular Challenge. Here are all the details you need to know.

• The challenge begins today (October 7) and will go until the end of the day on Sunday, October 13
• The challenge is to record at least 10,000 steps in one day. For each day during the challenge period that you record 10,000 steps, please send in a screenshot of your step-counting device with the number of recorded steps, either by email (thecmeguy@gmail.com) or text (267-666-0CME [0263]). Please include the following information:
  • Screenshot of number of steps
  • Date of steps
  • Name
  • Email
  • Physical mailing address (we need this to send you merch)
• For each day you achieve 10,000 steps and send in a screenshot, you will be entered into a random drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card (there are five gift cards; you cannot win more than one.) Winners will be drawn during the week of CMEpalooza Fall. You can send in each day individually or you can send them all in at once at the end. It doesn’t matter to me.
• The person who records and submits the most steps in one day wins a $250 Amazon gift card
• Everyone who enters even one day will receive some free CMEpalooza STEPtacular Challenge merch from Talem Health. We’re still finalizing what it will be, but it’s usually good stuff (but sadly, not likely a keychain for your car keys or key fob).

Thanks everyone and good luck!

CMEpalooza STEPtacular Challenge sponsored by: