I am encouraging you to join me in a mile-a-day challenge to keep you active and moving throughout the holidays. I am vowing to move (run, walk, elliptical, bike, or hike) at least a mile a day, EVERY day for the month of December. Not just up until Christmas; but beyond it as well. Walking, running, and hiking are the primary forms I will be using to get in my mile. Can you do this with me?
I started doing this on December 1st on Facebook and in my Facebook group. I decided to open it up to my blog audience to get you on board with moving your bodies and working towards some healthy habits to keep throughout the holiday season and beyond.
Why Participate In The Mile A Day Challenge?
Why would I need a mile-a-day challenge? Especially since I run several times a week. I am doing it because I need something to keep me accountable. I also thought it would encourage others to get out and move with intention. Now more than ever, we are indoors most of the day. Since most of us no longer commute to an office, it’s very easy to get caught up with your job and sit away the hours without moving.
If you use a smartwatch or have a system that notifies you to move your body that’s great. This is one more thing you can stack on to what you are already doing to help you achieve some movement goals or meet a specific step count for the day.
How To Do A Mile A Day Challenge?
I will check in with you at least once a day via the Facebook Group. This is to set myself accountable that I did or will be heading out to do my mile. Then, I encourage you to share a selfie of you doing your activity for the day.
I also intend to do include some fun activities for the week. For instance, a photo challenge of the holiday lights in your neighborhood. Then I may have a photo scavenger hunt to look for specific holiday decorations along your walk.
It’s super easy! If you are not part of the group now, please request to join.
Who Can Do This Mile A Day Challenge?
Anyone could and should do this challenge! I encourage my kids to come out with me as much as possible. But if they are busy with their sports and schoolwork, I’ll head out without them. Sometimes when the weather is bad and I don’t want to do the treadmill, I’ll head out to my driveway and listen to a podcast while looping the driveway for about 30 minutes.
We even bring our dog on many of our hikes and walks. His vet said he was obese for his age; so we scaled back on his food and increased his amount of exercise. We have seen a difference in his size, and his energy level. So the walking is good for all of us!
Enter to Win a Pair of CozyPhones!
Now that it’s getting colder where I live, I need to wear ear warmers when I am out running or walking. I either wear a hat or ear warmers. Now you have a chance to win a pair of Cozy Phone earphones!
These headphones come from a Veteran Owned business. These headphones are not only great for using in the cold weather to keep your ears warm, but you can also use them to help fall asleep and tackle insomnia. The headbands are great for sports, yoga, meditation and relaxation. Kids love them too! They won’t hurt your ears because they are not inserted directly into your ears, and there are no bulky headbands like over the ear headphones.
Fill out the form below for your chance to win! A winner will be randomly selected on Sunday, December 13th at 5 p.m. EST.
I hope you’ll join me for your own health and wellness. It’s also a great stress reliever during these busy holiday times of buying and wrapping your holiday gifts. I also intend on doing more challenges throughout the new year. Will you join me? Leave a comment below and tell me why this will be helpful for you!