It started with one simple challenge between Davis Sanchez and I; get 30 minutes of exercise a day (minimum) for 100 days straight counting down to Grey Cup. So after CFL This Week that day Davis tweeted this:
100 days till Grey Cup @BrodieLawson and Myself have committed to a workout everyday until Grey Cup Week. Hop on but you gotta committ https://t.co/xZo9uob5RO
— SanchezDavis2 (@DavisSanchez) August 9, 2017
And….I was FLOODED with tweets from people wanting to join! I called Davis immediately to figure out the plan, then tweeted the following:
OFFICIAL: We've agreed @DavisSanchez @maxmillien our challenge is #GreyCupFitUp 100 days of working out counting down to the Grey Cup #CFL
— Brodie Lawson (@BrodieLawson) August 10, 2017
#GreyCupFitUp starts August 19th and we want (need) you guys to JOIN US! Tag 3 friends you want to recruit and have them join the crew #CFL
— Brodie Lawson (@BrodieLawson) August 10, 2017
#GreyCupFitUp was born! We want YOU to join our team of people committing to get healthier between now and Grey Cup 105 in Ottawa – and it’s super simple!
Here is are some FAQ’s
I’m just learning about this now, can I start anyway? Yes you can start late! Commit today, recruit a friend and join us! #GreyCupFitUp
What counts as exercise? We know everybody has a different fitness level and we know 100 days is a long grind! We think 3o minutes of body movement – brisk walk, yoga, weight lifting, spinning, running, sports anything that get’s you moving!
I don’t use social media, should I join anyway? Yes! Join the team and we will provide updates on CFL.ca occasionally to let you know how the team is doing!
Now that you know about #GreyCupFitUp take a look at these tweets from people who have decided to join this 100 day challenge! Some inspiring messages from people around the world joining the team!
Thanks to @BrodieLawson @maxmillien & @DavisSanchez for the motivation. Lovely morning for a walk! #GreyCupFitUp . 1/3 pic.twitter.com/KT6abLTFvC
— Lori Ann (@LADIDA83) August 10, 2017
You can count on two of the LumberJoes. #GreyCupFitUp.
We'd also like to challenge the @GCFunPolice
— The LumberJoes (@LumberJoes) August 10, 2017
#GreyCupFitUp Day 1 from Vietnam! 5.5k #run of laps around the public square then stretching it out! Only 37 degrees at 5:30 am… #sweaty pic.twitter.com/jRq2J6LZHx
— Jeannine (@OttawaJay) August 18, 2017
Day 1 of #GreyCupFitUp
Best morning workout in a long time.
Are we supposed to post selfies or something? Cuz I ain't good at that 😂
— fake 🅖🅐🅘🅝🅔🅡 (@fakeGAINER) August 19, 2017
After a wonderful summer of slacking off and enjoying myself, it's probably time to hit the gym regularly again, count me in #GreyCupFitUp pic.twitter.com/BFDZ5c8qU8
— Chris Best (@ChrisBest_66) August 19, 2017
So I did it… Why does my hometown have so many hills? This is my "My lungs are screaming at me" face. #ElliotLake #GreyCupFitUp #Day1 pic.twitter.com/FzzlsNAtSo
— Céline Séguin (@Seggie23) August 19, 2017
Day one of the #GreyCupFitUp in the bag… only 99 more to go… 😅 @BrodieLawson @GreyCupFestival pic.twitter.com/QnqG7ehqng
— Laura Monette (@LauraMGlobal) August 19, 2017
My gym is better than I thought. #GreyCupFitUp pic.twitter.com/twuGQ4DalN
— Erik McKee (@YYCRed) August 19, 2017
#GreyCupFitUp pic.twitter.com/SpcxCnSQz5
— Darcie Anna Moeller (@darcie_anna) August 19, 2017
I think when @BrodieLawson mentioned looking for motivation for #GreyCupFitUp – this is it exactly & so much more.
Good luck, Darcie!!! 👊👏
— fake 🅖🅐🅘🅝🅔🅡 (@fakeGAINER) August 20, 2017
Representing @EdmontonEsks while hiking in #canmore #GreyCupFitUp #goesksgo pic.twitter.com/mnkGERIz5Q
— Brian (@paulhus611) August 20, 2017
Morning friends 👋🏻 it's #Day2 of #GreyCupFitUp and I did a 50 min spin class! It was tough 💪🏻 can't wait to see what you do today! ‼️💯💃🏼 pic.twitter.com/YbOmDG9F6P
— Brodie Lawson (@BrodieLawson) August 20, 2017
Weekend of walking and dancing to begin #GreyCupFitUp 7500 steps already to start my day! Thanks @RocktheRiverSK and #Buds pic.twitter.com/9V4VwP1pem
— Janice O (@JaniceOwen) August 20, 2017
#GreyCupFitUp Day 6✔ enjoyed some fresh air with an hr and a half walk w/my mom! then did my 100 abs while mom made us brunch! #spoiled pic.twitter.com/Bk6SlmnLYd
— Steph (@shuds16) August 20, 2017
#GreyCupFitUp Day 2 : 10 minute elliptical, 50 sit ups, 25 pushups, 50 squats, with CFL in the background – why did I do this @BrodieLawson pic.twitter.com/pdAFIwGVS2
— Stephen S (@Safimod) August 20, 2017
Commissioner Ambrosie getting in on the #GreyCupFitUp this weekend!
Started Sunday – 45 minutes on the elliptical and 30 minutes on a SUP #GreyCupFitUp. Join the team – we all win together
— Randy Ambrosie (@RandyAmbrosie) August 21, 2017
@BrodieLawson I love the #GreyCupFitUp idea! 24k run today on the Okanagan Rail Trail. pic.twitter.com/dmaxEedenC
— John Arih (@johnnyzr2) August 20, 2017
Day 2 of #GreyCupFitUp
16.73 km bike ride against the wind on the Trans-Canada Trail
What did everyone else do for day 2?! pic.twitter.com/o76I4YxSC2
— Erin (@erin_petreny13) August 20, 2017
Started our Day 2 #GreyCupFitUp with @Demski9 n @KDidely n some push-ups!! @maxmillien @BrodieLawson 💪🏾💪🏾@sskroughriders pic.twitter.com/Co6nWqQwhf
— Michelle (@RiderMommy) August 20, 2017
Hey @BrodieLawson #GreyCupFitUp lake swim at the cabin on holidays! Hair still wet! – Officer Dave pic.twitter.com/dIECs3Auyc
— Grey Cup Fun Police (@GCFunPolice) August 21, 2017
Been off Twitter for a couple days. What's with this #GreyCupFitUp business?
— James Bridges (@JamesMBridges) August 20, 2017
Received a LOT of tweets like this! You can share this article to help us explain the challenge and the message.
I am calling this a win today! Especially after how sore I am from running stairs at Mosaic Stadium yesterday! #GreyCupFitUp pic.twitter.com/o8otDMFHRE
— Amy (@RealAmyD) August 20, 2017
Beautiful evening for a nature walk with my son at #condienaturerefuge #GreyCupFitUp pic.twitter.com/OcXu4lpBaQ
— daidy (@daidygirl) August 21, 2017
#GreyCupFitUp will also be great to help me keep track of how many days till the big game! 105th Grey cup is only 98 days away! 💪🏼😮🏆🏈
— Greg Amiel (@GdotAmiel) August 21, 2017
Greg knows what’s up! As we count our workouts we are counting down to Grey Cup 105. The final workout will be Grey Cup Sunday!
You're doing a great job in bringing fans together across the league. There will be a lot less of each of us in a few months #GreyCupFitUp
— Sharon (@saskie35) August 21, 2017
This weekend we got to watch this group of inspiring people coming together to cheer each other on!
Decided to join the #GreyCupFitUp challenge! #betterlatethannever Got my 30+ mins in before 8am! pic.twitter.com/G0RGeGkt58
— Tina Wilkinson (@twilkinson59) August 21, 2017
My 20k ride to work this am; pedaled xtra hard so I could log it as my day3 #GreyCupFitUp activity (did I mention it's uphill?… both ways)
— Alain Boucher (@33aboucher) August 21, 2017
A little late to the #GreyCupFitUp, but what the heck! Just started with a 3k run and am officially joining the club!
— James Bridges (@JamesMBridges) August 21, 2017
Join the crew like James! Doesn’t matter if you’ve missed a few days.
Put in juuuust over 50 km on the bike before heading for home. Beautiful day for a ride! #GreyCupFitUp pic.twitter.com/aUKEsFL59H
— Sully Syed (@sullysyed) August 20, 2017
TRX on Saturday & Step&Strength Sunday-55min each. #GreyCupFitUp #yyj #BleedGreen
— Lisa K (@pensezvous) August 20, 2017
Not quite 10k steps but I was carrying at least one kid for 1/2 that time so that's gotta count double right?? 🏃♀️#GreyCupFitUp pic.twitter.com/dpgpmjvC8B
— Christina Litz (@Litz72) August 20, 2017
Day 2 #GreyCupFitUp back from a 2 km walk and some time at the park with this beautiful girl pic.twitter.com/NDKyj0PCKV
— Robert Dalton (@RougeDalts) August 20, 2017