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To think I CAN do this walking challenge in 2026... 7 million steps

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HippopotamusForChristmas · 19/12/2025 15:24

I'm a pretty regular walker, I did 4.5 million this year. So I'm challenging myself to 7 million for 2026 and there's a £50 bet on this! Just under 135k steps per week.

No more slobby non wash TV Sundays
Walking pad ordered for home... can even use it when I'm in my dressing gown waiting for my hash browns to cook
Going for a 15 minute stroll on lunch breaks
10/15 mile walks on non working days (Fridays and Saturdays. This isn't unusual for me).

This isn't out of reach is it?!

Merry Christmas ❤️

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Sisandbro81 · 22/02/2026 09:03

MyThreeWords · 22/02/2026 07:27

Would you really want to spend so much time on this, though? It wouldn't leave much time for other types of exercise.

It is easy to do 20k or even much more on days when you are out for a hike or wandering around a city sightseeing. But there are bound to be times when the only way you can meet the necessary quota is by doing something joyless like using a walking pad, and sacrificing other activities that might promote other aspects of fitness like getting out of breath or working on flexibility or strength.

So, I'd say it is possible, but a bit grim and pointless

Agreed that it doesn’t sound particularly pleasant. I did 20000 yesterday but ONLY because my children with my ex and my lunch plans with a friend had fallen through due to her being ill. So I took the dog on two long walks. However usually - no way because I’d have been busy.

However I get the impression @HippopotamusForChristmas lives alone, WFH and who knows - maybe is the old mumsnet favourite of being an “introvert”… so if walking gets her out and about, that can only be a positive ?

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