Bode Fit Challenge 2025
January 18, 2025 @ 4:00AM — January 25, 2025 @ 2:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
👟 Step Up Your Fitness 👟 Join the Bode Fit Walking Challenge 2025!
The Bode FIT Walking Challenge is your chance to get moving, stay healthy, and have fun! This week-long event is perfect for individuals, friends, families, schools, and even businesses to come together for friendly competition while promoting winter fitness. It’s designed to inspire a fun, 7-day activity that’s easy to stick to! Let’s make this inaugural event the start of a cherished annual tradition! Inspired by the desire to bring in the new year with a not so new-yearsy new year's resolution, we want to get everyone from everywhere to join the challenge with the support of the entire TRF community!
WHAT'S THE BODE FIT CHALLENGE?
Bode Fit is a 7-day challenge for Individuals or groups to aim for 10,000 steps a day with a total goal of 70,000 steps in 7 days! Unable to walk? You're included! Please keep reading!
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
All ages and abilities from anywhere are encouraged to join the challenge!
EVENT DATES
Saturday, January 18th – Friday, January 25th
REGISTRATION
Registration opens on January 1st at 5 am EST
We will provide the first 500 people who register a Turtle Ridge branded pedometer for FREE!
TRACKING YOUR STEPS
Stop by the TRF Office in Franconia, NH for (or we can mail) a Turtle Ridge branded pedometer to the first 500 people who register. If you'd like to use your app or tracking device, feel free to do so! OR, you can download the free Pace Pedometer app here.
COST
$5 each. Equal to a cup of coffee!
LOCATION
EVERYWHERE! This is a do-it-yourself event so you can walk, run, hike, snowshoe or do whatever you’d like to achieve 10,000 steps a day from wherever you are.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Step 1: Register today! The first 500 participants will receive a Turtle Ridge-branded pedometer for FREE (unless you opt-out in lieu of using an app, watch, or device).
Step 2: Participants gather sponsors who pledge any amount to support your fitness goals.
Step 3: Track your daily steps for each day of the challenge.
Step 4: When participants reach their step goal, sponsors donate their pledged amount to Turtle Ridge Foundation by writing a tax-deductible check to Turtle Ridge Foundation, noting the participant in the memo.
SOCIAL MEDIA
If you're on Social Media please share pictures of yourself, your progress, or your scenery and tag @turtleridge using the hashtag #bodefitchallenge! We'll have a contest for all participants who post during the challenge. The winner will receive an iconic Turtle Ridge Foundation Big Truck hat!
WHAT IF I’M NOT WALKING?
NO PROBLEM! Wheelchair Users, Seniors, People Overcoming an Injury, everyone is encouraged to join us! Below you’ll find a few apps designed to support fitness tracking and workouts for individuals in the adaptive community and anyone needing alternative options for walking:
TruFit Adaptive Fitness: This app offers accessible workouts tailored to various abilities. Users can customize routines based on ability levels (e.g., seated exercises) and track progress with badges and rewards.
Wheel with Me Adapt Fit: This app offers workouts led by wheelchair users, covering mobility, strength training, cardio, and more. It includes monthly challenges and fosters a community of like-minded individuals. Available on iOS and Android, it’s free to download with in-app purchases.
MapMyFitness: While it caters to a general audience, it allows users to track various fitness activities, such as swimming or low-impact exercises, suitable for seniors or individuals who may not focus on steps alone.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is there a minimum pledge amount? NO. Pledges can be as much or as little as you want. We recommend a flat fee for the sponsored participant who achieves their goal of 70,000 steps.
Can my work sponsor the employees? Absolutely! Any employer who sponsors employees will be recognized on our website and our social media accounts. Please have them email Kyla@turtleridgefoundation.org or call Kyla to make a business pledge. (603) 616-5030
What if I can’t make 10,000 steps a day? Not to worry. This challenge is designed to be fun! It's up to you to determine the step goal that's best for your ability.
What if I prefer to run, hike, snowshoe, or some other fitness activity? Great! The goal is to reach your personal goals with the support of the Turtle Ridge community!
What if I don’t get any sponsors? Don’t let that discourage you from participating! Our goal is to build an event to keep people motivated to kick off the year with some fitness goals
PLEASE SHARE
Please forward this email to your friends and family! The more the merrier and we appreciate it.
MOST IMPORTANTLY
The Bode FIT Walking Challenge is your chance to get moving, stay healthy, and have fun! This week-long challenge is perfect for individuals, friends, families, schools, and even businesses to come together for a little friendly competition while promoting winter fitness. This event is designed to inspire a new New Year's resolution and a new goal we can look forward to every year. Let’s make this inaugural event the start of a cherished annual tradition!