Meghan O'Brien: Motivating, because it helps us get out the door to spend time outside.
Monique Vargas: Inspiring. I find it extremely inspiring to see so many people from many walks of life, different circumstances, ages, etc. taking on the challenge to get themselves and their little ones out on the trails. Whatever our personal challenges are, everyone always puts forth their very best efforts and that is so refreshing to see.
Gayle Girou: Achievements.
Meghan O'Brien: Getting back to work after having the summer off and finding weekday evenings to get outside.
Jessica Boyd: Hiking in the heat while pregnant!
Monique Vargas: During our last challenges, my little guy was still being carried a fair amount on our hikes. Now he is more mobile and feeling more independent; he's asked to do his own hiking more and more. I'll admit that at first I was impatient-I wanted to keep moving. But then I learned to appreciate the break (carrying him can be hard work!!), and enjoy watching him explore and learn. Also, with two other children in school and other obligations, it can sometimes be a huge challenge to find trail time. I can recall several days where I thought I wouldn't find the time/energy to make it out. Fortunately, I've got a little one who is pretty used to our outdoor routine and he pushes me daily to get out there.
Gayle Girou: The mosquitos!!!
Jessica Boyd: Seeing my daughter's love of nature and her pride in her physical strength continue to grow.
Monique Vargas: All the amazing pictures from so many different places!! It makes me want to hike all the trails!
Gayle Girou: Exploring new places with my beginner walker.
Melissa Freeman: 1) A beach day in the Outer Banks with my family. It was our last beach day of the season and we logged no miles, but four hours of outside time. I love the boundless joy that kids show on the beach. 2) Letting my younger child get down and explore some on his own. He just turned one and isn't walking yet, so he spends most of his time in a wrap while we're hiking. But when he gets down on the ground, he's so excited to investigate everything around him. He learned how to stay "stick" this month! 3) My three-year-old "led" his first hike this challenge. We had two other toddlers with us and it was more like a team effort; they held hands with each other and had little toddler conversations about what they saw and were generally adorable the whole way.
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