A journey of a 1,000 miles begins with a single step.

Gregg Lombardi - Executive Director

Today marks the start of the Legal Aid Wellness Committee’s Million Step Challenge and I’m psyched.

The committee has challenged Legal Aid’s staff to walk one million steps between today and the end of March. That translates into about 500 total miles or 3 miles per day. The committee has also created alternative exercise options so as many staff members as possible can participate. It’s an intimidating challenge, but I’m very pleased that nearly a third of our staff has taken it on.

I myself am just back from my first 2,500 steps. I know that trying to keep up with a 3 mile per day pace is going to be tough, but I also know from my past experience with exercise, it’s going to be well worth it. When I make myself take time to exercise, I find that, not only am I healthier, but I also find that I have a lot more energy and just feel better about the world.

Swimming is my exercise of choice and there have been lots of days, especially when it’s cold outside, that I’ve gotten to the pool at 7:00 at night, dead tired wondering if I could make it even a hundred yards. By the time I get out of the pool, however, I feel like a new person. Walking also has the added benefit of being an excellent opportunity to socialize with friends, co-workers and loved ones.

So, I’ve got 997,500 steps to go and I’m going to do my best to enjoy every one of them. Many thanks to the committee for giving us this challenge.

--Gregg

PS Below you will find a picture of one of my favorite walking partners.