This year marks the 8th year since my father and I first started our Hynes Fitness Challenge. It started out as a simple bet…I can get in better shape than you in 90 days! My father, 50 at the time, threw down the challenge which was quickly accepted by me, his cocky son half his age.
We quickly hammered out the format and rules:
- 90 days to get in the best shape possible
- Put some skin in the game (I believe the wager was a nice dinner)
- Take before and after photos and measurements to document progress
- Have a neutral, third party determine winner
Of course for that first challenge I would ultimately get destroyed! Talk about a classic case of the Tortoise and the Hare – it was embarrassing – it really wasn’t even close… But in my best Arnold Schwarzenegger voice – I told my dad, I’ll be back!
Over those 8 years, our Challenge has evolved and grown drastically from just the two of us to hundreds of participants from all over the world! I personally know several people whose health, lives, and relationships have drastically improved after joining us. Talk about inspiring.
As we prepare for our 2015 Challenge on January 3rd, I wanted to thank you for continuing to inspire us to put this event on and ask you to join us – or join us again!
Also, I wanted to ask that you help our planning by answering this quick 8 Question Survey
To your health,
