Met with very enthusastic citizens and officials and pushed approximately 59 miles
7:00 to 9:00 a.m. CST – We spent the morning packing and loading up the truck.
11:00 a.m. CST – Later in the morning, I met with Mayor Donald Parker of Kennett, MO at the Kennett Municipal Airport. I presented him with a plaque on behalf of the Health and Fitness Tour of America as well as an autographed copy of my book, There’s Always a Way. Mayor Parker is the perfect example of how Americans need to lead a more active life. He is 81 years-old and he looks great. Mayor Parker told us that he is not letting his age slow him down. He still flies a plane and tries to exercise regularly. And his energy does not stop there; he told us that he wanted to help with the Tour however he could. What a great example Mayor Parker sets for everyone. As Mayor Parker proves, anyone can achieve a healthy and active lifestyle, no matter what age we are. You just need to have good nutrition, lead an active lifestyle and stay educated about health and fitness. There’s new information all the time that can keep us strong, healthy, smart and fit so get involved and enjoy the fitness Revolution!
11:30 a.m. CST – I pushed towards Senath, MO during this time.
1:00 p.m. CST – When I arrived in Senath, I met with Mayor Bud Brooks and presented him with a copy of my book, There’s Always a Way, and a plaque on behalf of the Tour. The community leaders and Mayor Brooks were very much in support of our efforts to help America get fit. The support of local communities and businesses, large or small, is what it will take to win the war against obesity.
2:00 to 3:00 p.m. CST – I left Senath and pushed to the Arkansas state line.
3:30 to 4:30 p.m. CST – We took a short break at the Arkansas state line. During the break, I ate an apple, some granola and drank Gatorade and water. Not only is it important to eat the right type of food to refuel my body, but it is also very important not to eat too much food. There is so much information in circulation now about what people should and should not do, that it is difficult to sift through it to find the correct information. Part of my goal is to provide individuals with the correct information, in an easily accessible way. I value education and love getting the proper information to the people. The less time spent trying to figure out how to become healthier, the more time there is to BE healthier!
4:30 p.m. CST – I left the state line and pushed to Leachville, AR.
5:15 p.m. CST – I continued to push until I reached Etowah, AR. Even though Etowah is a smaller community, their warm, enthusiastic welcome was huge! The energy I felt from the people cheering me on in the streets, gave me that extra rush I needed to finish the day. Everybody can get excited about health and nutrition, they just need someone to show them the way. After drinking some more Gatorade and water, I continued pushing.
8:00 p.m. CST – We concluded our day near Bondsville, AR. After loading all the equipment into the truck, we drove back to our hotel in Kennett.
9:30 p.m. CST – When we arrived in Kennett, we ate a quick meal and ran some errands. It was about midnight before we went to bed.
