"Anybody can do just about anything with himself that he really wants to and makes his mind to do. We are capable of greater than we realize."
- Norman Vincent Peale, author
Although our 2011 Moving Forward Mary-thon is not finished - it's time to commit to and prepare for 2012! No looking back, no standing still...we will continue to moving forward!
Why has the 2011 Mary-thon been so successful? According to statistics, only 8% of New Year's Resolutions are kept. That means that 92% of those who set a goal (or resolution) NEVER finish. So far, 30% of those who started the Mary-thon have already crossed the finish line, with a projected 70% committed to finish by December 31st! We have ALREADY beat the odds! That's why this works!
Originally, the 2011 Mary-thon was created to give me a way to keep myself motivated to exercise throughout the year. It was to be a 1 year program and I hoped to have a few friends and family join me. It turned out to be VERY successful - and I was so grateful for the inspiration and help each of you were to me! As Mary-thoners crossed their finish lines, I received many e-mails asking me to continue the Mary-thon in 2012. I know that we all need to continue to "Keep Moving Forward" but as I thought about continuing the Mary-thon for another year, I realized - first of all - that I would not be able to purchase and mail medals to everyone. The "big question" was: "Would anyone pay to participate?" After doing a little research, I discovered that, statistically speaking, if you make a commitment and you have secured your commitment with a monetary investment, your chances of fulfilling your commitment are much higher. So - I created a brochure advertising the 2012 Mary-thon...started handing it out...and the response has been OVERWHELMING!!!
I knew there would be those who would not be able to pay to participate and I didn't want to leave anyone out of the Mary-thon - so I came up with the following guidelines:
In 2012 you can register as a Premium Full Mary-thoner, Premium Half Mary-thoner or a Basic Mary-thoner.
A Premium Full and Half Mary-thoner will receive the following "participation perks" for a $35 fee. Of that $35, $15 will be a tax-deductible donation to Project Linus www.projectlinus.org - our 2012 recipient charity.
Premium Mary-thoner
Mary-thon bracelet
2012 Mary-thon T-Shirt
2012 Finisher’s Medal (when you finish!)
Downloadable Tracking Sheet, Pledge, Finisher’s Certificate, Racing Bib and motivational support through e-mail and blog updates.
Tax-deductible receipt for $15 donation to Project Linus.
$35 Fee
Basic Mary-thoner
Downloadable Tracking Sheet, Pledge, Racing Bib, Finisher’s Certificate and motivational support through e-mail & blog updates.
No Fee.
*Basic Mary-thoners MUST have an e-mail address and the ability to open attachments in order to participate.
There will be no charge to be a "Basic Mary-thoner" but anyone participating as a Basic Mary-thoner will only receive their "perks of participation" through e-mail. This will include those items listed below under "Basic Mary-thoner". Due to the cost of purchasing medals and postage, there will NOT be a medal included in this package and the participant MUST have an e-mail address (or access to one) in order to participate.
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| Back of shirt with our charity listed |
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| Front of 2012 Moving Forward Mary-thon t-shirt |
If you would like to participate in the 2012 Moving Forward Mary-thon, please click here to request a registration form: mary.balagna@gmail.com
Mary
