What is this?

Our Step Into Spring Challenge is a fun and motivating way to shake off the winter blues and get moving! This challenge encourages participants to set personal step goals, stay active, and embrace the fresh energy of spring. Whether you’re walking, running, or simply moving more each day, it’s all about building healthy habits while staying connected with a supportive community. Join us as we step into a new season with energy, motivation, and a little friendly competition! 🌸👟 #StepIntoSpring

If you want to be part of this awesome journey with us and others, email us at WalkTennessee@gmail.com.  We would love to help you in 2025!

How It Works:

• Week 1: Baseline Week – Set a personal daily step goal based on your current activity level.

• Week 2: Add 1,000 extra steps per day.

• Week 3: Add another 1,000 steps and incorporate at least 2 “power walks” (brisker pace).

• Week 4: Final Push – Aim for your highest step count yet, incorporating inclines or longer walks.

Bonus Challenge:

Easter Egg Hunt challenges throughout the month.  These will be announced prior to the hunts through our Facebook group

Registration Fee?

1. Step into Spring Challenge– $15.00
2. Step into Spring short sleeve t-shirt – $35.00 (optional)

What do I receive?

1. Cool Swag
2. Super Cool Finisher’s Completion Patch
3. Better Health
4. Time in nature with friends
5. Possible Prizes
   1. Prizes will be announced and awarded at the completion of the February Challenge the week of March 10th.
   2. February Door Prizes:

      * Weekly door prizes chosen from participants that tag us on social media completing their daily walk or run. #thegoosechase #tricitieswalkingchallenge

      Ralli pain relief starter kit

      16 oz. Bottle of Elderberry Syrup by The Syrup Shop

      Complimentary registration to the Shamrock Shuffle by The Goose Chase

      The random door prizes will be drawn from the individuals that completed their challenge the week of March 10^th.

How will I receive my items?

1. Cool Swag
   1. By mail ($4.95)
   2. Local pickup (please use promo code Local at checkout)
      1. We will e-mail you once the items are available for pickup with location.
2. Super Cool Finisher’s Patch
   1. We will notify you on arrangements through email at the completion of the challenge.
   2. Love to Move Patch
3. Better Health
   1. You will definitely feel this great benefit
   2. Possibly habit forming
4. Time in nature with friends
   1. Laughter
   2. Smiles
   3. Community
5. Possible Prizes
   1. We will notify you through e-mail

How do I know my daily mileage goal?

Along with your box of Sweethearts candy, you’ll also receive a card outlining how many miles you’ll need to complete based on the color of the candy hearts you choose. The card will break down the distances for each category—beginner, weekend warrior, or active athlete—so you’ll know exactly how much to challenge yourself each day. Simply pick a heart from your box, check the color, and follow the mileage on your card for that day’s goal. It’s a fun, easy way to stay on track while enjoying a sweet treat!

*We do plan on having monthly challenges throughout the year.  Our next one will be announced February 24th.

Time Frame

February “Love to Move” Challenge…. February 1-28, 2025

Where or how do I submit my mileage?

Record your mileage by pen and paper.  Simply log your mileage on our Log Sheet and email it to us. walktennessee@gmail.com or info@thegoosechase.org

2025 Walking Challenge Ambassadors!!

Abingdon

Blountville

Bristol

Gray

Elizabethton

Johnson City

Jonesborough

Kingsport

Additional Team Members

Group Walks Schedule

Monday

• Walking with Erica at 10:30 a.m. at Winged Deer Park in Johnson City (meet at the original softball complex ticket booth)
• Walking with Jess at 6:00 p.m. at the Tennessee High School Track in Bristol

Tuesday

• Walking with Erica at 10:30 a.m. at Winged Deer Park in Johnson City (meet at the original softball complex ticket booth)
• Taco Tuesday with Lessa at 4:30 p.m. at the Natural Foods Market (3201 Peoples St.) in Johnson City and maybe tacos at Amigos afterwards.
• Walking with Alisha at 5:00 p.m. at the Dobyns Bennett H.S. parking lot in Kingsport
• Walking with Becky & Jeannie at 5:30 p.m. at the Tweetsie Trail entrance at the corner of Stateliness Road and Blue Ridge Dr. in Elizabethton

Wednesday

• Walking with Cassie at 9:30 a.m. at the Creeper Trail Trailhead in Abingdon
• Walking with David at noon at ETSU’s Burgin Dossett Hall on campus in Johnson City

Thursday

• Walking with Helen at 10:00 a.m. at Crossroads Christian Church in Gray (1300 Suncrest Dr., side parking lot)
• Walking with Cathy at 5:30 p.m. at the old Blountville Middle School Track (1651 Blountville Blvd.)
• Walking with Cassie at 5:30 p.m. at the Creeper Trail Trailhead in Abingdon

Friday

• Walking with Joseph at 6:00 p.m. at the International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough

Saturday

• Walking with Danielle at 9:00 a.m. at the Tweetsie Trailhead in Johnson City

Sunday

• Walking with Grace at 3:00 p.m. at Founder’s Park in Johnson City (meet at the great lawn side of park)

Want a FUN way to get in your miles?

Join us for one (or more) of our fantastic events.  We have distances that work with everyone and ability.  Come join us!!

Shamrock Shuffle – March 15, 2025
Music & Miles Half Marathon- April 26, 205
May The Fourth Be With You – May 4, 2025
Sorcerer’s Sprint – August 2, 2025
Yellow Brick Run 5k – September 20, 2025
Bluegrass Half Marathon – September 28, 2025
Scarecrow Skedaddle – October 19, 2025
Haunted Half Marathon – October 25, 2025
The Smores Run JC – November 1, 2025
20th Anniversary Turkey Trot – November 27, 2025
Jingle 5k – December 11, 2025

* Please check individual websites to confirm no schedule changes.

** All events are walker friendly

Questions???