Today we have a guest blog post from Alan Hackett, on how Step Forward With Lewis’ virtual challenges have helped him achieve his goals, and how you too can take part.
Since Lockdown, fears about Covid-19 and mixing with large crowds have prevented many people from keeping motivated to exercise.
I know because I am one of them!
I also had a personal fight with cancer to add to my mental health well being challenges.
Not everyone is ready or fit enough to face racing again but we all still need targets to strive for, affirmation that we are doing some good, improving our health and of course earning some well deserved bling!
Step Forward With Lewis have been setting regular monthly challenges to walk, run, wheel or exercise, virtually, with money donated to local charities as part of the incentive for beginners, people recovering from injury, people anxious about Covid or those who prefer value for money challenges that don’t require lots of planning or travel.
For me, participating in races in my wheelchair is often not an option as many events are not wheelchair friendly or accessible.
With Easter just round the corner Step Forward With Lewis have TWO special virtual challenges to walk, run or wheel or exercise before collecting some seasonal bling!
The first challenge is to complete 15km between March 10 and April 10. It can be completed in one go or in as many chunks of your fitness journey as it takes.
The second is to do 30km in the same time period. There are two fantastic medals, one for each virtual race.
Entry costs £12, with £5 from challenge one going to the Deanshanger Hedgehog Rescue Centre, and the same amount from challenge two going to Animals in Need.
Run 15km between March 10 and April 10 and you’ll get one of our 15km Rabbir Run Easter medals – and help raise money for Deanhanger Hedgehog Rescue
For me the attraction of virtual challenges is it’s all about getting out, keeping fit and earning yourself an amazing medal as well.
It’s really entirely up to you – pick a challenge, smash it out the park and pick up a funky medal!
Refreshingly, Step Forward With Lewis don’t insist on seeing proof – they are trusting souls as you’d only be cheating yourself!
Celebrate your achievement when you’ve finished, by sending a picture of you with your bling to share on their social media channels to motivate and inspire others to keep fit.
Step Forward can be contacted on stepforwardwithlewis@gmail.com
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