It’s almost time again for the annual Walk with Santa Challenge. Once again, this December you’ll have the chance to be Santa’s Walking Buddy. We’re introducing a new segment to our December challenge that will also include a virtual walk from Anchorage, Alaska to the North Pole.

At WalkingSpree we have a diverse group that include many faiths and beliefs, so we fully recognize that not everyone celebrates Christmas or the spirit of Santa Claus. If you do not want to participate in the Walk with Santa Challenge. You can easily remove him from your buddy list by going to Walking Buddies and click remove. We will still verify if you’ve walked more than 7,000 steps on days between December 1st and December 31st.

Rules:

You will notice on your profile page starting December 1st that you now have a new walking buddy. . . Santa Claus. Jolly Ole Saint Nick himself.

Santa averages 7,000 steps every day during December (he doesn’t hit 10,000 because he’s on his sleigh a lot this time of year).

For every day you walk more than Santa from December 1st until Dec. 31st, your name is entered into the draw for a prize (to be determined).

BUT that’s only if your corporation as a whole walks from Anchorage, Alaska to the North Pole. So you all need to work together to make this happen.

Holiday Walking Tips

The holidays can be a challenging time for people to find time to exercise with visiting friends and family. So here are some suggestions to help you get those holiday steps in:

1. Holiday Shopping – You’re at the mall already, so instead of feeling frustrated that you’ve got to run around the mall so much, check your pedometer regularly and refuel that frustration into success that you’re getting healthier and boosting your steps.

2. Park far away from the malls

3. Family walks – While visiting family and friends. Instead of everyone sitting on the couch stuffed to the gills from food, suggest everyone go for a walk instead to look at the Christmas lights.

4. Shoveling snow – Not anyone’s favorite job. Remember as you push the scoop down the driveway that you’re adding more steps to your pedometer.

5. Decorating – While decorating the tree or house, take one item per trip to add more steps.

6. Walk & Talk – The holidays are a time when we’re often on the phone with family and friends. Take advantage of this time to use a portable phone and walk around your house while talking.

7. Holiday parties – Often a time for dancing. Get out on the dance floor and step up a storm.