4 weeks ago I set a goal to walk 28 Kilometers for the month of February. Today being the 28th,I have walked a total of 18.5 km and have fallen drastically short of the goal.

Some of the reasons I set the goal were:

1. The pursuit of a healthier lifestyle

2. To see more of my neighbourhood

3. To have a goal

4. To find out if walking really does “clear your head”

So what did I learn?

That despite not reaching my goal for February, I actually satisfied some of my reasons for setting the goal in the first place.

I really didnt get that much from walking my neighbourhood, its just not that exciting.

I say that i like all kinds of music, but it turns out I like to collect all kinds of music and I only like to listen to about 20%of what I own. I learnt this because there were times when i didn’t have a playlist setup and I just randomised my music collection. I found myself skipping through mp3’s furiously trying to find something that i wanted to listen to. (I’ll have to make a task of spring cleaning my iTunes collection.)

Audio books and treadmills are a good match for me as I am finding it increasingly difficult to find time to read nowadays (and I love books).

Getting on a treadmill for half an hour with music blaring or an audio book playing in your ears didn’t really do much for “clearing my head”, although going for a walk around the block totally works (its just boring as shit).

February Goal Summary:

1. Was a healthier lifestyle pursued? – Check

2.  Did I see more of my neighbourhood? – Check

3. Did I have a goal? – Uhh, Check

4. Did I find out if walking really does clear your head? – Check

Goal Completed: No

Nearly a week ago i set a goal to walk 1 km for every day this month. 28 Kilometers in 28 days.

I had initially thought that i would get in a few BIG walks at the start and then be cruisy for most of the month, however it hasnt turned out that way. It’s now 6 days in and I’ve walked 2.5 km.

25,500 meters to go – just sayin’

Howdy people,

January is a popular month for resolutions and goals. I’m bucking the trend and setting an ambitious target for February which is to walk 28 Kilometers.

It’s incredibly simple. It’s 1 Km per day for a month.

I wont be including the day to day stuff like walking to and from the car to the office, or the steps between the petrol bowser and the cashier. They’re going to be fair dinkum “walking” kms.

Walking is a great opportunity to get out and get some fresh air, catch up on podcasts, find some walking partners or maybe even take some interesting photos…

If you’re interested in catching up for a walk sometime this month, have any suggestions for walks or things to do while walking, leave a comment

Cheers,

Nick