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Jeanine Kitchel's avatar

Hello! I missed the January challenge though I walk 5 days a week already. And I am cheered that the 10k mark was arbitrary and untested. I easily can pull off the 4000 -- and will just start the challenge now, Feb 8. Good idea to get people going.

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Patricia Cusack's avatar

That's great, Jeanine! Join in when you're ready to log your step count on the Chat thread. Welcome to the group.

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Jeanine Kitchel's avatar

Thanks Patricia.

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Maggie Jamieson's avatar

Sorry can’t find the chat thread. Yesterday 4117 steps but today 10954.

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Patricia Cusack's avatar

Wow, you did amazingly well today. Well done! I need to work out how to make the chat thread easier to find. I might email everyone.

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Patricia Cusack's avatar

I totally agree with your neighbour, Eileen. So glad you decided to join us. Go the Chat thread to tell us how you get on each day.

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Eileen Moore's avatar

I’m in! Moving each day keeps me moving! As my 88 yo neighbor says “honey if we rest we rust”

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Kim Hakkenberg's avatar

I’m in but I am having a small ingrown toenail surgery on Friday, so as soon as that’s healed I’ll be walking on my practically unused and dusty treadmill.

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Erica L. Davis's avatar

I’m in. I have some difficulty walking due to arthritic knees, but I think I can manage 4000 steps each day. We shall see how it goes here in High Point, North Carolina, USA.

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Patricia Cusack's avatar

Hi Erica. Well done for joining this challenge, especially with arthritic knees. Log your daily efforts on the Chat thread for Life In the Second Half. Do your best but take care of your knees. I’ve just logged my first day’s success.

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Lisa-Renee D's avatar

Good Morning and Happy New Year “Cusack’s Tribe” ☺️ .

It’s my goal to consistently meet this challenge every single day. I’ve started a morning routine to get on the treadmill for 12 mins every morning, before my day gets started. I will report my progress here with this tribe on both good and bad days. As of this post I have logged 1,854 Steps! Almost halfway there and it’s only 8:10 AM EST 😍

We can do this 💪🏾! Thank you, Patricia 💕

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Patricia Cusack's avatar

Well done for your positive start to the challenge, Lisa-Renee! We certainly can do this. I'm interested to see your progress today, with more steps to take to reach the goal.

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Lisa-Renee D's avatar

End of Day check-in: 5,876 steps ☺️

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Katiejane M's avatar

You’ve got another Katherine wanting to join.

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Patricia Cusack's avatar

Please do join us. Record your progress in the Chat thread. Indoors or out whichever is best for you by the day. Good luck!

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Maggie Jamieson's avatar

Am in for the walking challenge.

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Patricia Cusack's avatar

You're in, Maggie! Join us on the Chat thread with your progress.

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Genifer's avatar

I'm in! Thank you for the motivation!

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Patricia Cusack's avatar

Welcome, Genifer to the walking group. Look forward to hearing how you get on in the Chat thread. We start tomorrow.

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Genifer's avatar

I'm in!

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Claire Demetre's avatar

Will do.. Yes!

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Claire Demetre's avatar

Ok thank you.

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Patricia Cusack's avatar

Good to have you join the walking group, Claire! We start tomorrow. There's a Chat thread started where you can report on your progress as we go through the month. Don't hesitate to ask if you need to know anything.

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Lisa-Renee D's avatar

I’m in - thank-you ❤️

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Patricia Cusack's avatar

Welcome to the walking group, Lisa-Renee. The Chat thread to log your progress is now open. Good luck.

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Lisa-Renee D's avatar

Hi Patricia,

Is this the chat thread?

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Katherine Ingraham's avatar

I am in Patricia.. 😉

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Patricia Cusack's avatar

Welcome to the group, Katherine.

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Francesca Bossert's avatar

Hi Patricia! You can count me in! Excellent idea. Thank you for the initiative. Cesca xx

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Patricia Cusack's avatar

Really pleased to have you in the challenge, Cesca! You're one of my longest-standing subscribers. I've just scheduled a post for tomorrow about the challenge. 😀

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Francesca Bossert's avatar

I did almost 8000 steps today; we went for a beautiful walk along the sea path in the sunshine. So lovely.

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STLFrances's avatar

This is exactly what I need after the Holidays - I’m in! Thanks for the challenge.

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Patricia Cusack's avatar

You're welcome, Jane, and welcome to the group of walkers. We start on January 1. I'll be interested to learn about your first day's start on the Chat thread.

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