My Activity Tracking
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My target 70 mi
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I’m taking on the Mega Miles Challenge in support of the Charity for Civil Servants.
The Charity for Civil Servants supports current, former and retired civil servants when they face tough times. From mental health struggles and financial assistance to relationship issues, getting through grief, and coping with disability, they’re here to help people stay strong, whatever life brings.
They’ve been there for civil servants for over 137 years, providing an umbrella of support when it’s needed most and so I'm fundraising to make sure they can be there for future generations too.
My Achievements
Uploaded a profile picture
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Made a self-donation
Reached 50% of your distance target
You're a MEGA walker
Reached 50% of fundraising target
Reached 90% of fundraising target
You're a MEGA fundraiser
My Updates
All done.
Tuesday 28th May So, after 3 weeks of daily (ish) walks I've gone over the target of 70 miles, but, have I met the personal targets/reasons for doing this challenge that I set for myself?Third, to do it now while I still can: well, I did it. It took me longer than anticipated, but I bloody well did it. 10 years ago, even 5 years ago I really don't think I'd have even contemplated something like this, and now I have a fitness plan and much sunnier future to look forward to.
Hmm!
Monday 20th May Welp, looks like 70 miles over 2 weeks was a bit ambitious! I've had to take some days off the challenge for my physical health, which I sort of anticipated, though not quite as much as reality has proven!Almost done with week 1!
Tuesday 7th May Wow, nearly half way through the challenge, how did that happen?!Day 3 was fairly uneventful, I took myself for a walk around the estate while listening to Random Number Generator Horror Podcast No. 9 (yes, that's the full title!).
Day 4, I was joined by my husband for a wander (read hike!) around Middleton Park. Hubs has started playing Pokemon Go again as a bit of extra motivation, and I'm happy to report that his pokedex is filling up rather quickly, between the cries of "Oh an Eevee!" and "Right, time for a masterball!" We did end up walking along the BMX bike track for some of it, though thankfully no actual BMXers seemed to be out that particular Saturday. Regardless, I had a wonderful time hanging out with my husband.
Day 5 took me again on a solo perambulation around the estate, and a little further afield.
I have to be honest, I took Monday the 6th off. As someone who has not made exceptionally healthy life choices, going from a baseline of sedentry living to 5 mile walks every day, I'm noticing some discomfort. On the plus side, my psoriasis has cleared up considerably on my face from all the UV exposure I've been getting, and I've noticed that I'm not napping in the evenings after a walk. Most unusual! Share
You can do it