Red Wiggler’s Winter Walking Challenge

From December 1, 2020 – April 6, 2021, Red Wiggler held its Winter Walking Challenge! The challenge was a great opportunity for participants to get outdoors and be in nature, to have some fun, to observe the world around them, to get moving during the winter months, and to get some exercise.[spacer height=”20px”]

The Challenge was open to Red Wiggler staff, support staff, volunteers, and families, and here are the categories and winners:[spacer height=”20px”]

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MOST WALKS
Debbie Sandee![spacer height=”20px”]

Debbie completed 100 walks between December and March. Go Debbie![spacer height=”20px”]

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MOST STEPS
Jean![spacer height=”20px”]

Jean took over 480,000 steps on 60 walks. Wow![spacer height=”20px”]

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MOST MILES
Elaine![spacer height=”20px”]

Elaine walked over 20 miles during her 36 walks.[spacer height=”20px”]

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MOST DETAILED JOURNAL ENTRIES
Sandy![spacer height=”20px”]

Sandy wrote full paragraphs for each walk she went on.[spacer height=”20px”]

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MOST INTERESTING FIND ON A WALK
Brandon![spacer height=”20px”]

Brandon saw three different types of ducks on one of his walks. Good find, Brandon!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the walking challenge!

We hope this inspired you to keep on walking and moving![spacer height=”20px”]

If you are interested in doing your own walking challenge, here are the (abbreviated) guidelines for the challenge:[spacer height=”20px”]

1. Walk briskly for at least 20 minutes. Longer is fine!

2. Take a buddy whenever possible.

3. Start pedometer as you leave! If you are using a Fitbit or phone, record the start before you leave (steps/miles before and after the walk don’t count).

4. Record your journal entry about the walk as soon as you return. Record steps or miles (either is fine – stick with your choice).[spacer height=”20px”]

Some of our participants used a walking journal such as the one below. Using a journal is great, as it can serve as a motivator so you can see and reminisce about all your past walks, or as an accountability tool and to document progress. Feel free to use similar journals or an electronic tracker/journal.[spacer height=”20px”]

5. One walk per day counts towards the walking challenge. Only steps and miles on the walk count.[spacer height=”20px”]

Happy walking everyone![spacer height=”20px”]