Daily Walking Challenge Check in

One Week Down!

By now, you should be feeling pretty good. Hopefully, you've settled into a routine—maybe it's a route that takes exactly 20 minutes, or a time of day that works best for you. You should also have a way to track your streak. This can be as simple as a piece of paper with dates, phone reminders, or—as I've seen some of you do—tracking your walks on Strava.

When it comes to hitting 30 for 30, it’s all on the honor system. You won’t need to turn anything in. That said, I still believe tracking your walks is a key part of building the habit. Whether you’re physically checking it off a list or just mentally logging it, that small act reinforces the commitment and helps the habit stick.

As we head into week two, expect some resistance. The novelty has worn off, and—even if it hasn’t hit you yet—you’ll probably want to quit at some point. What will keep you going is a mix of planning, preparation, and flexibility.

Plan when you’ll walk. Prepare for it—lay out your shoes, coat, umbrella, whatever you need. And be flexible. Life happens. Adapt as things come up.

I’ll leave you with a favorite quote from James Clear about being adaptable.

“In theory, consistency is about being disciplined, determined, and unwavering.
In practice, consistency is about being adaptable. Don’t have much time? Scale it down. Don’t have much energy? Do the easy version. Find different ways to show up depending on the circumstances. Let your habits change shape to meet the demands of the day. Adaptability is the way of consistency.”

Justin Miner
@justinminergain