Ok, so my motivation has not really been all that high lately. I have been trying to come up with things to keep me motivated.

While on the treadmill I have always counted just the time, not the distance I have walked. I think I am going to change focus and look at the distance.

Here is the reason...

My challenge to myself. I want to walk the last long road trip I took. The trip I have chosen is when I drove to Toronto from Winnipeg through Canada, then drove back through the US.

The first leg of the trip is 2100 kms, from Winnipeg to Toronto. To get myself started I am going to count the amount I have already walked on the tread mill which is 504 kms. This leaves me with 1596 kms to go.

My plan is, to calculate how much I have walked on the first of each month and keep track of it that way.

I think this is a great idea. I heard there are websites that help do this kind of virtual walking tour, where you plot your course and your progress.

Ok, I did a google search for 'virual walk canada' and found this site for you :

http://maps.tctrail.ca/

Cool idea!!! :goodidea:

You should also add a ticker with the miles to go Cherri! That way we can cheer ya on! :cheer:

oh yes, definately add a ticker! :danceparty:

This sounds wonderful! What a fabulous idea!! YES add a ticker!! :D

Thanks guys, I'll work on adding that ticker, had not thought of that one! :D

Ok, second ticker is done!! great way to keep track of my progress!

What a neat idea! 500+ kms, that is HUGE!!! Great work! When I go back to the gym regularly, I'm going to do that too.

Awesome idea Cherri, great motivation there!!!

So I have ammended my little walk halfway across the country.

Leg one

Winnipeg to Thunder Bay - 704 kms
Thunder Bay to Wawa - 483 kms
Wawa to Sudbury - 527 kms
Sudbury to Toronto - 387 kms

Total - 2051 kms

So leg one - 704 kms
507 kms done
197 kms to go!

This way it does not look so daunting. I really like the idea of the small goals adding up to one big one.

Then I have to plan the trip home :lol:

aw I was hoping you'd walk another 400 km to see me in the Nation's capital. :cry: :cry: :cry:

OH my NicC don't cry!! :huggs: :lol:

I can add another leg on and walk to you as well!!

When you're up to it you can come visit me down in Florida :lol: I bet you can even drop by teach's on your way down :)

:cheer: :cheer: :cheer: Yippee!!!

Instead of a Terry Fox run you are going on a Foxy Cherriterri walk.... OK I really must go to bed before these silly ideas multiply...

Oh boy, I am going to be walking until I am 100 years old at this rate!! :lol: :lol:

:lol: At least Fluff hasn't asked you to visit her yet. :lol:

and me! and me! :lol:

Oh yes! You must come see me before heading down to the sunshine state to see Jaxx!! :bouncy: WOOOT!

oh goodness, I am going to have to start SWIMMING now!! :lol: :lol:

I'll have to make a route that covers all of you, lofty goal it may be but we'll see how far I can get.

YOU ARE ALMOST THERE!! Only 176 kms to go!! :jumping:

I know, leg one almost done!!

I may have to ammend my distance goal for my birthday though. I figured it out and there are 23 weeks until my birthday so that means I only have to walk 7 kms a week to make this goal. I think that is being a bit easy on myself. :lol: