Samaritans Challenge

coylygirl

I am well into the first week of the Samaritans '310000 steps in March' challenge and have exceeded my target of raising £150 for this worthy cause. I am so grateful for the support I am receiving from family and friends. Really spurs me on to keep walking even when I don't feel like it. I do feel better (and sleep better) for walking every day and I have completed my 70000 steps for the week with one day to go. Still gonna get up and out in my walking boots tomorrow (scarf and gloves warranted too methinks). I'll reward myself with a nice roast when I get back. Hope you are all keeping well 

Lisatho11987777

Well done x

Sandy_123

Well done @coylygirl

Ami2301

Woo!! Go you @coylygirl! We are all here for you and cheering you on!

coylygirl

Thanks so much for your encouragement, really helps when the going gets tough 

woodbine

Well done you, great cause, keep it up

coylygirl

Thanks Woodbine, hope you ok 

woodbine

@coylygirl not bad thanks still doing ok with cutting my smoking down ! Just need to get out of lockdown so I can see our daughter and grandkids, can't wait

Tori_Scope

Awesome, well done @coylygirl! I hope you enjoy your well earned roast tonight  

coylygirl

Thanks Tori, just got back from my walk, now to chill with a film then cook roast 

Tori_Scope

Sounds lovely- a well deserved rest @coylygirl! What film are you watching? 

coylygirl

Ode to Joy with Martin Freeman.  Only 1 hr 40 which suits my concentration span and it's quite funny.  On Sky Cinema if anyone fancies it 

coylygirl

Update: finished my first week on 82000 steps and today achieved my PB of 15050. Making the most of the sunshine as the weather is turning awful tomorrow for the rest of the week. Have to admit I'm a fair weather walker so shall be doing lots of step workouts. I'll try to dodge the showers though and get at least half my steps outdoors. I hope to carry on the walking after the challenge has ended because it's doing my mental health and sleep the power of good. Hope you are all ok and getting the support you need   

Tori_Scope

That's amazing progress @coylygirl! Well done

I think carrying on walking is a really good idea. Perhaps you could even join a walking group once groups are allowed to meet again? 

coylygirl

There is a local walking group near where I live.  That's a good idea Tori