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| To borrow an expression from one of my favorite movies - "you have a marvelous felicity of expression." ... Hearing about how you conceptualized the trip and the day to day execution of that concept was inspiring. It kinda makes you feel like all us common folk could do something too. MH Thanks for the copy of your book! I just got it from the mailbox and have been reading it for the last couple of hours. It is great!! I can't wait until my husband gets home from his meeting to show it to him. DL I particularly loved how you mixed it up - telling about your walk and then also giving advice/ thoughts/encouragement about life in general. JS I have to tell you that your book is inspiring and simply wonderful. It's so down to earth and interesting. I didn't want to put it down. SG |
| More about Challenging the Road Ahead |
CHALLENGING THE ROAD AHEAD |
| METRO HEALTH AND FITNESS GROUP Press Release |
Contact Information: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ron or Dorothy Martin, (direct) Tel: (972) 231-4905 E-mail: metrohealthandfitness@msn.com LIFE WITHOUT ADVENTURE IS EXISTENCE The Metro Health and Fitness Group Announces the Intent of the Company Founder to Walk 1000 Miles in the Spring of 2009 Ronald Martin, founder of the Richardson, Texas based Metro Health and Fitness Group (MHFG) has announced his intent to retrace his steps consisting of a path of 1038 miles through the Midwest. Mr. Martin, with his wife Dorothy, walked from Dallas, Texas in 2004 to Akron, Indiana to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. The irony of this feat is that it was accomplished after Martin had recovered from a 40 year battle with disabling arthritis. Mr. and Mrs. Martin, now both in their early 70’s, plan to leave Dallas, Texas on foot on February 23, 2009. Their goal remains the same as in 2004 which is to complete 1000 miles in 100 days. That goal inspired the name of their website, www.1000miles100days.com. If they accomplish this target they will be in Akron, Indiana in time to celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary. They were married on the 4th of July, 1954 near that small, rural Indiana village. The Martin motto is “The choices I make, make the choices I have,” and their favorite saying is, “You don’t quit playing because you get old you get old because you quit playing.” The Martins have several tasks to complete prior to undertaking this new adventure. That list includes but is not limited to: Find a driver who will transport them to areas to shower and sleep after each day’s trek; locate a publicist; obtain a sponsor(s); and choose a non-profit organization to benefit through raising funds while on this journey. Becoming a first time author was the result of the 2004 journal entries posted on the 1000miles100days website. Several asked Mrs. Martin to put her unique experiences, inspirational thoughts, and wellness tips in book form. Thus the publication of "Challenging the Road Ahead" was stimulated. She is also a motivational speaker and a columnist for "BABY BOOMER Health, Beauty & Fitness/Dallas Women." MHFG – is a group committed to inspire and motivate individuals to develop plans and set goals to become pro-active in the fitness and wellness of themselves and their families. Mr. and Mrs. Martin lead by example. ### If you have questions to be addressed, or to request an interview call Ron or Dorothy Martin direct at (972) 231-4905 or email metrohealthandfitness@msn.com . For additional information you may visit: www.1000miles100days.com |
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