Take a Walk, Get Some Exercise and Check Out America Right From Your Living Room!
This isn’t your usual walking contest…this one is virtual. What this means is you’ll walk in your home town and visit different places in the USA via the Internet along with other competitors. Each time you reach a designated mile marker you complete a milestone.
Starts —> February 1, 2010
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What Does It Cost Me?
Not a dime!
The only cost is time, dedication, and a little sweat.
What’s in it for me?
- You’ll feel better.
- Your clothes will fit better.
- You get to share your experience with your Family, Phitter Phriends, Facebook Friends, Twitter Friends, Co-Workers, and everyone you know!
- There’s gratification of doing something good for yourself every time you hit a milestone!
- You get a Certificate for a great job & to let everyone know… YOU WALKED ACROSS THE USA!!
- If you are the first to reach the finish line, you’ll get a $10 Amazon.com gift card and a 1st Place Certificate!
How does it work?
For every 1 mile you walk it’s equal to 50 miles.
- 5050 Miles from Delaware to California
- 1 mile = 50 Miles
- Total Miles Walked = 101
How will I keep track of the miles I walk?
- You’ll be supplied with an interactive chart you need to log your progress and keep a record.
- You’ll receive a chart listing the milestones and distances.
How to join in:
- First, if you’re going to want to use a Gmail email, before anything else set up a Gmail email account for yourself. (Any email will work for keeping a record of your miles walked and tracking.)
- Leave the comment “I’m In!” below.
- Complete this registration form.
- Optional: Join Phitter for the most up to date information and support from the Phitter Community.
Walk Across America & Discover USA -Honor System -Lose Weight -Shape Up -Healthy -Log Ur Stats
STARTS FEB 1ST
WILL YOU BE WALKING WITH US?
GET YOUR WALKING SHOES READY!
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Note: It is recommended you check with a medical professional before starting any exercise program or any exercise contest. This contest is not sponsored by Phitter or Kirstie Alley.
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Can’t wait! Already planning my route across Canada……..’Sea to Sea in February’ woohoo
That’s great! Think about taking this walk to reap the benefits of a group walk and learn a few things about the USA. Maybe the next competition could be a walk across Canada? If you are in, complete the registration form.
I’m in! I’ll be doing my miles on the treadmill at the gym in the AM.
I’ll be doing mine mostly on a treadmill too! This 56 degree weather we’re having in upstate NY isn’t going to last! Thanks for joining in!
I’m in!
However, I’m a little confused about how this is being done. Will we be walking on a treadmill in front of our computers and accessing a walking website of our neighborhood? Will our miles be logged using the honor system? Will we be walking on a bike path that shows mile markers? Please clarify.
Good luck to everyone! See you “on the road”!
-Phyllis
You won’t need to be in front of a computer. You can do this anywhere you want…in a gym, in your home, in your neighborhood. It’s all an honor system.
Once you reach a milestone you’ll have a link to see the place you virtually walked to and learn a few things about it if you want also. You’ll have more information soon.
Thanks for joining in!
I’m in, baby! Perfect timing! We’ll be walking in springtime weather very soon!
Yes we will! Did you fill out and submit the registration form yet Phillis?
I submitted my registration form..now I am waiting for this great walk!!! I have said it before, what a fantastic idea, thank you Linda for the hard work you have put into this, it is awesome!!!
Thank you Londa and it’s my pleasure! There’s nothing like a little competition for us all to get moving! It should be a great incentive for us all!
Thanks for signing up!
I’m in!! I can’t wait to start, this is so exciting!
Great! Very happy to have you in the group! Thanks for signing up!
I’m very anxious to see the route – been to a few states, Florida, NY, NJ, OH, PA. Need to ‘see’ more of the U.S.! And, I’m sure I’ll have to prepare a spreadsheet of some kind for myself too (yeah, I’m one of those).
I’ll have a really nice spreadsheet for you to go with your milestone list. You’ll have the in a couple of days.
I’m in!! I can’t wait to get started. I’ll be doing the treadmill thing, here, too. Thanks for putting this together, Linda.
Great Margo! Happy to have you included!
Putting this together was a no brainer. All of us can use a little help in the motivation department at times. Thanks for signing up!
Ooo… will our spreadsheets have a place to add photos? If I can get myself onto the bike path, or other outdoor areas, I’d love to be able to share my walks with the rest of you.
No, but you can Photoshop them and I’ll post them! That’s a great idea Phyllis!
Linda, I’m working on a surprise for you, but I want to get KA’s approval first. I can’t wait to show you (all of you, actually)! Did you get my email about it?
I love surprises Phyllis! Can’t wait!
Thanks Linda -I got my confirmation e-mail. This works out great for me, because these last week I’ve been having a hard time getting back on track. the only good thing is that I’m still eating healthier and staying away from sweets. NOW- I am gonna get back to walking, thanks to you, girly!!!
Sooooo happy to take the credit!
But you know it’s all you girl!
I’m in Linda! Got my treadmill all ready to go THANKS!
Fantastic! Happy to have you!
Bring it ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR ATTITUDE!!!
I’m in. Super excited! I’ll being doing it on a treadmill too. Negative degrees isn’t to much fun to walk in. :-)
I AGREE! Negative degrees are NO FUN! Happy to have you join in!
6.81 miles hiking the last two days, how about you?
Sounds like this is gonna be a piece of cake for you!
I’m In!
That’s great Krystal! Happy to have you! By now you should have everything you need to join in! Check your email!
Is there going to be a new Walking Contest for March or did I miss it?
There will absolutely be another one! I just don’t have the date yet. I’ll post it here, on Phitter, Twitter, Facebook, and other places I can think of. Keep your eyes open for it!
Where did you learn about this Walking Contest at?