My Activity Tracking
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My target 95 mi
Hike for Youth - Jurassic Coast Virtual Challenge
I have worked for The Duke of Edinburgh's Award for over seven years and have had the privilege to see first-hand the life changing impact taking part in a DofE programme can have.
To help ensure that every young person has the opportunity to take part, I'm doing the Hike for Youth - Jurassic Coast Virtual Challenge to raise vital funds for the DofE. Throughout the month of April I'll be walking 95 miles to help raise money to transform the lives of young people by providing access to The Duke of Edinburgh's Awards to those who would benefit the most.
If you have any funds to spare, please do support me and help me to change the lives of young people across the UK.
I am going to need all the motivation I can get!
Thank You.
My Updates
95 Miles. 26 Days. Challenge Complete
Sunday 28th Apr
It seemed fitting that my final walk should end at the gates to Windsor Castle, having squeezed the last mile into my lunch break on Friday.
Taking on this challenge in the busiest month of the year was always going to be tough. But it has also been an opportunity to recognise the importance of getting outside, exercising and carving out time for myself.
Some of my walks have been used as an opportunity to catch up with friends and family on the phone – something that it can seem hard to do in “normal” life. Other walks have been a chance to listen to audio books and podcasts, occasionally causing strange looks from passers-by as I laugh out loud. And some have just been for me – no music, no talking, just me and my thoughts, recalibrating after busy days, recharging for what comes next and making plans for the short and long term.
Massive thanks to everyone who has donated to support me. On the days when the rain was lashing down and it was late and I was tired, knowing that so many of you believed in me enough to donate helped to make me get my trainers on.
However, my biggest motivation throughout all of this has been knowing that every pound raised will help ensure that all young people, regardless of their background, will have the opportunity to experience the life-changing impact of a DofE programme.
If you want to help me reach £500 – there’s still a chance to sponsor me!!
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Week 3
Friday 26th Apr
After two weeks of walking in the rain, the sun came out for week 3 and it has been such a boost to be able to continue #HikeforYouth in the dry.
Learnings from this week:
1) My legs are feeling it. I didn't think walking would have such an impact, but my muscles are getting tired and sore.
2) Walking has given me great opportunities to call friends and chat on the phone, something that I rarely seem to find time for in "normal" life, and it has been such a treat (huge thanks to everyone who has provided company during my walks).
3) Audio books are only as good as the narrator!
The biggest motivation this week has been watching my sponsorship cross £350 - huge thanks to everyone who has contributed, your support will enable The Duke of Edinburgh's Award to impact the lives of even more young people. Share
Week 2
Sunday 21st Apr
When I first signed up for #HikeforYouth I didn't want to share with anyone that I was doing it in case I failed. Where was I going to find the time in my busiest month of the year to walk for an hour every day? Would anyone sponsor me? How would I explain to people that had sponsored me if I didn't finish?
However, 14 days in, I am 61 miles along the virtual route between Studland and Exmouth and I have raised over £200 for The Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
Learnings so far:
1) They are called April showers for a reason. My waterproof has had more use in the past two weeks than it has had all year.
2) Fresh air every day has been good for my physical and mental health. I have been sleeping better, my average mile time has decreased, and I am feeling much brighter each morning.
3) Fitting in at least three miles every day has often meant going out late in the evening - walking as a lone female in the dark doesn't always feel safe.
Thanks to everyone who has supported me so far - without your encouragement it would have been far harder to keep putting the trainers on every day. Share
Week 1
Sunday 7th Apr
Getting Going!
Thursday 4th Apr Having known this challenge was coming for a number of weeks before it launched, I put off signing up until 1st April. I never quite felt ready to commit. There was always an excuse, or a nagging doubt at the back of my mind. And then 1st April arrived, and I realised that if I didn't sign up there and then, it was never going to happen.Thank you to my Sponsors
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Anonymous
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David Love
Good luck Rebecca, such a worth cause. You’re a superstar!!! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️
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Anna Kempster
What a fantastic and inspiring challenge! Your determination to get through the cold and wet really reflects the DoE principles of determination, resilience and resolve to get the job done! Well done!
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Rob Birks
I am so incredibly proud of you x
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Petert
95 miles, hasn't some guy just run across Africa, go for it RB!!
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Deborah Dowdall
I am sooo impressed. And glad you are mostly enjoying it.
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Derek Birks
Well done, Becca. Love Mum & Dad Birks
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Jenny Beck
Fantastic effort so far - keep it up!!
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Steve Hill
Brilliant - Well done Rebecca!!
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Ian & Caroline Taylor
Well done such you’re a superstar
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Laura Puddefoot-knaggs
Congratulations! How you've managed to fit this is alongside your current hours of work is beyond me. You are a super woman!
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Katie And Ben
Congrats! You did it!! 🎉🥳😘 Amazing job! Love Katie and Ben xxx
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Alex Mcdowell
Great work. Enjoy that final mile
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Bryon Sparkes
Good Luck. Love Mum and Dad
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Ravi And Angie
Well done you! Super effort for a worthy cause x
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Clare Harris
Where have you found the time!?
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Jo Clegg
Well done Rebecca! My contribution to helping you reach the £400 goal!
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Sally Orange
Oops, my poor maths means I didn't take you over your target, but hopefully this now does! Enjoy todays walk in the knowledge that you have achieved. Xx
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Rachel Banham
Well done Reb ccs. An amazing achievement.
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Michael Payne
Really lovely idea. Good luck Becca. 😊
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Caroline Barbrook
Well done!
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Chantal Thomas
Good luck Becca - you’re amazing! Love Chantal and Sam. X.
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Ellie Peabody
Well Done Rebecca!! You smashed it!! Wonder women!!
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Laura Fenney
Well done. You are amazing 😊 xx
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Pembertons
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Sally Orange
Pleased to have been able to take you over your target. Congratulations on your achievement so far, not much longer to go now. Keep up the great work!
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Rosie Batstone
Amazing effort RB!! I knew you'd smash it - not long to go. Other RB xx
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Lindsey
Well done Rebecca! When's the next challenge?! x
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Emma Burrow
Well done!
Well done. This is an extra as an advance from having a smashing time.