The CMEpalooza STEPtacular Challenge Starts Today!

In the song Mr. November by The National, Matt Berninger sings:

I wish that I believed in fate. I wish I didn’t sleep so late.
I used to be carried in the arms of cheerleaders.
I used to be carried in the arms of cheerleaders.
I used to be carried in the arms of cheerleaders.

While the song is ostensibly about Barack Obama’s presidential campaign, I love the imagery it creates of the down-on-his luck middle-aged ex-jock reminiscing about his glory days of old (something I would never do, especially not in a blog post for all to read.) It might be hard times now, but you should have seen me back in high school. I was something then! I was somebody! I just need another chance!

Today is the start of the CMEpalooza STEPtacular Challenge, sponsored once again by Talem Health. Whether you’re an ex-athlete looking to reclaim glory or a couch potato looking for a good reason to get out of the house, all our welcome to join and participate. Here are all the details you need to know.

The challenge begins today (Monday, October 13) and will go until the end of the day on Sunday, October 19
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 this sweet YETI water bottle, courtesy of Talem Health.