Is it just me, or did April come and go at lightening speed? Time flies, blah blah, I know, but really? I was kind of in shock when I realized yesterday that my 10,000 Steps challenge was already coming to an end. Cue the Danne wahhhh face because I’m certainly sad to see this one go—and in a bit of a flurry to figure out the details of May’s challenge, thanks goodness today is my day off.
I have no plans of giving up on swalking (speed walking for anyone who missed it a few posts back) just because this month is officially over though. This challenge was a great way to get me moving more and I’ve grown very fond of my little pedometer friend. While I probably won’t be running around the dining room table at 11:30pm trying to make my 10,000 steps anymore, I’m certainly going to keep up with taking daily walks and trying to hit the magic 10,000 number when I can.
As for now, it looks like I still have about 4,500 steps to go for the day, so since it’s 66˚ and sunny here in Watertown, I’m thinking it’s about time for a swalk, am I right? So…I’m officially signing off for 10,000 Steps, but will be back tomorrow with details on May’s lent (which I have yet to come up with a clever name for, sorry for the lack of a teaser).
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Did anyone else use a pedometer this month to try to hit 10,000 steps? How did it go for you? Did you love it as much as I did?
I did use a pedometer in April. I loved it! Great idea. I am astonished at how much of an effort you have to make to get 10,000 steps in! I work in an office, so with no running, walking or yoga, I probably only hit about 3,000 per day. Running helps get that number up. You’re right, making an effort to go for a good walk, is key. Thank you for reminding us to take that time. I love walking and with the nice weather here, I’m going to keep it up!
Cool, glad you joined in too Lee-Ann! Yeah, I pretty much never hit 10,000 without putting in the extra effort to. The pedometer was a great reminder to be more active, a nice little mini goal to try to hit each day. I’m still using it too, just hit 8,400 steps for the day already, woohoo!
Yes! You inspired me and I ordered FitBit mid-April. Hit 10,000 steps every day – just the perfect motivator for somebody like me who hates to exercise. It’s the little goals that get me moving and I do the walk around the house to get the steps in if need be! I never knew something so simple could inspire me to finally move more. Thanks!!
Awesome, that’s great to hear Dawn! Even though my challenge is officially over, I’ve still been wearing my pedometer and trying to hit 10,000 steps a day. It’s such great encouragement to move more.