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10,000 Steps Northland
(Winner of the 'Best New Zealand Walking Promotion' Living Streets Aotearoa Golden Foot Awards - New Zealand National Walking Awards 2009)
A concept of trying to move more and accumulate 10,000 steps over the course of the day. This is from the time that you get up in the morning and go to bed in the evening.
If you are not very active right now, that's OK. It is important to start out slowly and gradually increase your activity over time.
Even small increases in your daily activities can have a big impact on your health - small sustainable steps for life!
Many people can reach 10,000 steps a day by adding a 30-minute walk to their everyday activities.
ARE YOU UP FOR A CHALLENGE? 
10,000 Steps Northland create virtual challenges to help you keep motivated with achieving your physical activity, accumulating and working towards your 10,000 steps each day! Each challenge has varying distances to meet differing abilities so everyone can join in. The next challenge is the Tour de France following the famous Tour de France cycle race. The challenge opens in July. Click here to register and for more details .
Coming up
- 10,000 Steps walking groups Whangarei - Mon, Wed & Fri. Click here for full details.
- Amokura Whangarei Run Walk Festival - 12 September. Click here for registration and details.
- Juken Kaitaia Run Walk - 3 October. Click here for registration and details.
- Fullers GreatSights Kerikeri Half Marathon - 20 November. Click here for registration and details.
What's New
- Success Story - Jeanette Ohlson virtually walks NZ solo. Click here to read more.
- Mangawhai Walkways Map - Click here.
- August Walk of the Month - . Click here to view
- Pace Car Project - Click here to find out how to become a Pace Car.
- Active Living Events Calendar - Click here to view.
- June/July 10,000 Steps Northland Newsletter. Click here to download
- Healthy Eating - Healthy Action (HEHA) tips. Click here
Excuses not to walk
It is easy to find any excuse not to walk, but many of these can be overcome with a few simple tips. Click here for tips.
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