Mega Miles Challenge

My Activity Tracking

109
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My target 155 mi

I am grateful for all your support!

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.

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£32 + £1.32 GiftAid

My Goal

£300

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What does MEGA mean to you?

Wednesday 1st May

Well today is the day; It's 01 May and the Mega Miles Challenge begins. They often say that the hardest step in any exercise regime is the first one - but let's not look at it like that. It's not a regime but instead an opportunity to do something important for the good of my health.

It's amazing how all those little steps can add-up to something MEGA. I've already covered a distance of around 5miles today (and it only lunchtime). I've been for a morning walk, on the way into work, went to the pharmacy to collect some medication, and then walked to hunt-down some lunch.

All this this activity, paired with the usual wandering around the office (often looking slightly lost), all adds up.

It's important that we recognise that being MEGA isn't about walking hundreds, if not thousands, of miles, Nor is it about being super-fit and a active champion. Instead, it is about doing something MEGA for you.

I've become unfit, and spend around 12hours a day sat at my desk, and then some more sitting around at home (in front of the TV). Who can blame me? Its a long working day and I'm just tired; but this is all impacting negatively on my physical and mental wellbeing.

So for me, and me alone, being MEGA is about breaking the mould and getting out and about to look after my mental and physical wellbeing. What does MEGA mean to you?