Congratulations! We are over the moon with the success of this competition and the support from all of our island steppers! The Walk the Rock challenge started off as a tool to help inspire individuals to increase their physical activity and became a wonderful tool not only for teammates but also for members of opposing teams to come together to find motivation and support.

“Can’t tell you how excited I am to complete this challenge. I don’t know who _________is, but you  need to thank her for me. If it wasn’t for her, I wouldn’t have run/walked as hard as I did.”

“We had fun and it opened our eyes about movement and teamwork!”

“It bonded our team in a way we never would have bonded without the challenge, and it was so much fun! I can’t wait for the next one!”

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We are nearing the finish line with only five days left! During these final few days take a little time to reflect on what you enjoy about this challenge and plan a few tactics that will allow you to continue  incorporating extra steps in your days moving forward.

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There are only 11 days left in the challenge. If you’re losing a little steam please don’t give up and just keep walking because every step counts. Looking to mix things up a bit? Check out the following activities for a few fun different ways to get your steps in.

A few ways to step it up!

• Pick your own strawberries at Bartlett’s Farm. Walk the fields and be rewarded with the most delicious and nutritious treat. Daily from 8:00am to 5:00pm
• Take a Nantucket Walkabout hike. Learn about Nantucket’s natural history while accumulating your steps. There are a variety of hikes to choose from and the average number of steps is listed in the description of each tour.
• Join Brant Point Runners at the corner of Easton St. & North Beach Street every Tuesday at 5:15pm for a timed 5K as either a walk or a run. This is a great way to continue to meet other partners/friends in health and to keep moving after this challenge ends.
• Register to compete or to volunteer for the Nantucket Iron Teams Relay to benefit Mentoring Youth Nantucket. This is always a fun event that will take place this Sunday at 10:00am.
• Walk the ‘Sconset Bluff Walk and end at the Sankaty lighthouse for a tour. Sunday, June 19th from 11:00am – 3:00pm

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We are over the hump with the completion of week three. With a little less than three weeks to go it’s time ramp things up a bit and finish strong. To help you meet your goals join us this Sunday, June 12th at 9:30am for a community walk through Sanford Farm. We will meet at 9:15 in the main parking lot and then head out on a loop of your choice – the northern loop, the barn walk, or a walk to the ocean.

All are welcome to join and you do not have to be a participant in the Walk the Rock Walking Challenge to join us on Sunday.

Rock on walk stars!

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