Chapman reaches 100k steps for Fit2Be Cancer Free Challenge

St. Louis Blues EVP and Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer Steve Chapman officially walked over 100,000 steps as part of the American Cancer Society's Fit2Be Cancer Free Step Challenge. CEOs and executives from across the nation laced up their running shoes Thursday in order to promote cancer research, raise awareness for cancer screenings and honor those fighting against cancer.
"Getting 100,000 steps is not an earth-shattering feat," Chapman said. "When you compare that to what people are doing to get through chemotherapy, radiation-- it's absolutely nothing."
In total, Chapman walked 47.57 miles for a grand total of 101,104 steps and second place in the national ranking.

Chapman's day started prompty at 12:01 a.m., where he ran around his local track before heading home to get some rest in preparation for the long day ahead. By the time 10 a.m. had rolled around, Chapman had already amassed 40,000 steps. Before lunch time, he had already walked a marathon.

As our own St. Louis Blues players would tell you, proper fueling goes a long way in grueling athletic feats. Naturally, Chapman made a pit stop at O'B Clark's, a fan--and player-favorite-- sports bar in St. Louis. Before taking the well-deserved break, Chapman made sure to hit 60,000 steps with a brisk stroll in the parking lot.
Chapman notes that this feat couldn't be accomplished alone-- citing his wife, children, co-workers and friends as sources of advice, motivation and inspiration throughout his day. Members of the Blues organization also submitted names of loved ones who either are currently battling cancer or who have battled cancer as a reminder of the reason for the step challenge.
"We wanted to make sure that it was an opportunity for our organization to remember those who are battling, and those who have unfortunately succumbed to cancer," Chapman said. "It's been unbeliveably inspiring to me to hear] the stories about people and the impact that these folks have had on people's lives and that has really kept me going."
Throughout his journey to 100,000 steps -- which he reached just before 10 p.m. Thursday -- Chapman was flooded with texts of encouragement, podcast and music recommendations, and even discussions with strangers who recognized him from Blues social media posts.
"Hopefully, this turns into something that we continue to do every year," Chapman said. "It gives us a chance to honor those folks."
*To learn more about how to lower cancer risk factors or how to get screened, visit the [American Cancer Society's website.*