October Walking Challenge: #25days challenge

[CBDB]

Well, I failed somewhat miserably to complete our last challenge from September, which was all about going out for those foraging walks. My excuses were valid and diverse; from recovering from illness, to the blackberries in our neighbouring fields being really small and not ripening well. We ended up going out and collecting only one batch, compared to at least 10 trips and more to load our freezer for the years before. (I did manage to nibble on some nettle seeds, but we didn’t collect these either).

So I personally was seeking a realistic but aspirational challenge and came across the video I posted in my last post ( healthunlocked.com/active10... ) , and so I pondered for a while if I was going to do a daily walking challenge for myself, knowing that this would be a bit too challenging. Along the way I also learned about the spoon theory ( healthunlocked.com/active10... ) that demonstrates in form of a number of spoons the limits of your daily energy capacity, also fitting for many health challenged walkers.

So, taking all of this into account, I am going back to basics and posting a challenge (both for myself and anyone who wants to join me) to get at least 10 minutes of daily walks regularly, at least for 25 days in October. (The 5 unspecified days gives us the buffer to not have to beat ourselves up in not quite meeting the challenge)

Of course we can use our own Active10 app for this, or any Steps app, or even the new Chase Mountain App that has a free 30 day walking challenge with some prompts included. So I have added some links to these apps below, but there are many more that can be used:

Active10 on iOS apps.apple.com/gb/app/nhs-a...

Active10 on Android play.google.com/store/apps/...

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Chase Mountains on iOS apps.apple.com/gb/app/chase...

Chase Mountains on Android play.google.com/store/apps/...

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Steps App on iOS apps.apple.com/gb/app/steps...

Steps App on Android play.google.com/store/apps/...

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To note: the Active10 App has been recently updated, so for all of the walkers who experienced some issues, it might be useful to try to update.

So, for our October Challenge, for anyone wanting to join me, let’s see if we can walk at least 25 days in October of at least 10 minutes of active walking!

As this is an easy challenge for many of our regular walkers, it might be a more motivational challenge for ‘advanced’ walkers to see it as an “additional” 10 minutes to your normal amount of daily walks.

Happy walking, everyone!

[Annieapple A30min a day]

🍏🙌🎈 Oh this challenge is so wonderfully for me!!! Yeah 👍 It’s a realistic attainable goal & what’s not to love 🧡 about walking in Autumn 🍂 At the moment I walk most days a bit longer than that, but tied to my hubby’s arm. I will still do that, but for this challenge I am going to be brave and do 10 mins on my own. I will perhaps start with 5 & see how that goes! So count me in! 🚶 💪

[CBDB Administrator in reply to Annieapple]

Oh wow! You are such an inspiration! We’ll take the next walking steps together! We can do this!

[Annieapple A30min a day in reply to CBDB]

🎈💪🍫

[Over60sRunner 1000miles per year]

I will give 10 extra minutes a crack, although if today is anything to go by I'll be lucky to get out the door as it is been bucketing down all all day 🙄

Maybe I'll pledge 10 minutes on the treadmill if that's not cheating 🚶

[CBDB Administrator in reply to Over60sRunner]

That sounds great! I’ve been wanting to buy a treadmill for a couple of years, but we’re still saving up. But I’d use it if I had one, certainly!

I did think I must look out some indoor walking routines, just in case I find myself non-walked at the end of the evening!

Happy walking!

[Jessewalker 1000miles per year]

Well this is just the motivation I need. I recently had to say goodbye to my beautiful collie Jesse. She was my faithful walking companion for 15 years, even when she couldn't walk so far due to old age I took her out in a buggy, which she loved. Sadly since I lost her on Aug 12th I haven't been able to find the motivation to go out everyday. I miss it, as I loved getting out with her but it doesn't seem the same now. But I'll try to do this, I need to do this. 👍

[skysue16 in reply to Jessewalker]

Oh, sorry to hear about Jesse 😕 you must miss her so much around the house but also as a walking companion. Dogs definitely motivate us to get out for a walk!

[Annieapple A30min a day in reply to Jessewalker]

🍏🤗 Feel for you in your loss. We can do it together now in memory of your beloved Jesse.

[CBDB Administrator in reply to Jessewalker]

oh so sad. Sending you doggy appreciation hugs. They are such great companions and ‘walking friends’.

So yes, let’s motivate each other!

[SunnyCorner A30min a day]

Just what I need. I need to start walking regularly again. I lost heart when I was on my last badge, trying to do a perfect month, when Active 10 crashed on the 26th.

So first day of 10 minutes today!

[CBDB Administrator in reply to SunnyCorner]

Yey!!!! Me too! Sounds so familiar!

[Jessewalker 1000miles per year]

So day one in the bag, just have to keep it up now. Not every day will be this long, but I needed to get out there today.

Lovely 6 mile walk.

[CBDB Administrator in reply to Jessewalker]

That looks like an awesome walk!

[Doris8 1000miles per year]

. Having been feeling myself this last week throat infection and dizzy. Taking it gradually. But back on the walking trail again. Jags and dental appointment coming up to need to get better. At least not covid. Been tested. And going to Hairspray next week. Good luck 🤞

[CBDB Administrator in reply to Doris8]

Oh dear. Flue season has arrived. I haven’t gotten as my flu jabs yet this year! Make sure you stay warm!

[Doris8 1000miles per year in reply to CBDB]

Thanks just a bad throat infection with the cold. Not the flu thank god. 2 weeks to get jags yet.

[Wine 1000miles per year]

Yes need to do this, I think I nanaged 20 mins today, brilliant challenge

[CBDB Administrator in reply to Wine]

20 min is a perfect duration for walking during the day, I find. Not too long, not too short! Just enough!

[Oldfloss]

Late to the game...but it is a great challenge and I need to be walking alongside my lovely friend, Annieapple . Two days already done... 10 minutes plus... and brisk too.., lots of rain ensures that

[Dippyeggs in reply to Oldfloss]

Hope you've had some dry walks too 😁

[Annieapple A30min a day]

🍏 Hope you too had the glorious sunshine for Day 3 🤗🫶

[Dippyeggs]

Hey CBDB and everyone, I'm late to the party but I really appreciate this challenge because I'm going through mental health issues at the moment, and have currently out-of-control hypertension. I had been struggling to leave the house, or even my bedroom if I'm honest, but today I went out first thing and managed 24 minutes of walking, 17 of which were brisk. It was really damp and misty, and I'd gone out without a coat, so I soon felt too cold to want to take any photos. BUT, I'm so glad I went out and there's still plenty of time to get another Active 10. And hopefully some photos. Thanks for having me. And happy walking folks 😊