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Move More Walking Challenge (Thrive 365)

When:
Monday, May 5, 2025 – Friday, May 16, 2025 (all day)
Where:
Consult the registration link below.
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Description:

A Team-based walking challenge where employees will hit collective distance goals and take on fun mini-challenges. 

Details: What's the Challenge? Over two weeks, Queen's employees will track their walking (or wheeling) distance and complete fun walking activities to boost physical activity and team connection.

 

How to Participate:

  1. Register yourself for an individual challenge or a Team challenge
  2. Track your distance
    • Use a phone, smartwatch, or fitness app (like Strava, pedometer, or your own method)
    • Log your total walking/wheeling distance from May 5 to May 16
    • Set a personal or team goal eg: 21 km-Frontenac Provincial Park, Slide Lake Loop

3. Complete the fun checklist activities
Upon registration you will receive the Activity Checklist, which includes

  • 5-day and 10-day walking streaks
  • ABC Walk (spot items starting with every letter)
  • Scenic route stroll
  • Speed walk session
  • Explore a new route

4. Share your journey

  • Share photos and updates via MS Teams (dsad@queensu.ca) or email. (thrive@queensu.ca) 
  • Submit your completed checklist and distance by May 17 to thrive@queensu.ca

Prizes & Incentives

 

Raffle prize entries based on:

  • 1 entry for every 10 km walked and 1 entry for every 3 checklist items completed

Prizes include:

  • 01 Water bottle, Wellness gear – Thrive Week goodie bag, and Bonus: Gift card from Amazon ($20)

Goal: Let's Walk the Lake! Can we collectively walk 1,020 km—the length of the Lake Ontario shoreline?

Cost:
Free
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