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Journo Jess participates in 10,000 step a day challenge for the Brain Tumour Research charity
‘Just 700 more steps to go. Almost there.’
These are things I thought daily when I was doing the 10,000 step a day challenge in February 2021.
I was beyond excited to participate in a charity step challenge and while I may have never done one before and wasn’t in the best of shape, I still wanted to do it – to raise funds for the Brain Tumour Research charity, so that we can be one step closer to finding a cure for brain tumours. This charity, for obvious reasons, is a cause that is close to my heart.
The unprecedented challenges before charity fundraiser
On a side note, a week before starting the 10,000 step a day in February challenge, I had actually taken a pretty bad fall when I was getting out of the shower.
As I was getting out of the shower the floor had been wet because I had cleaned the floor right before hopping in the shower, and when I went to get out of the shower, the rug slipped from under my feet and I went head first into the toilet. Thank God I was okay and that fall didn’t do anything to my shunt.
While it was a pretty painful fall and I was shook up for the first day or so, although I was still determined to stick to the plan – to achieve my goal of 10,000 step a day in February whilst attempting to raise £300 for the Brain Tumour Research charity.
Ready for the challenge!
I’m not going to lie, the first week was rough.
As I was still recovering from that crazy fall while also not getting much daily exercise because I had been self isolating quite often amid the pandemic. Therefore, I decided to start by getting my daily steps in by hopping on my treadmill throughout the day.
Quick 10 minute run this morning on Day 3 for the @braintumourrsch challenge!
As I live with a brain tumour daily myself, I understand how it can have an impact on the quality of life.
Please help me in my efforts to find a cure!!! 👇🏻https://t.co/mtvXBfGwZM pic.twitter.com/dAIqQDan2r
— Jessica Noel Quinlan (@JournoJessiq) February 3, 2021
Turns out, it’s actually harder than you might think to ensure to get 10,000 steps a day. Personally, I was found it nearly impossible to achieve my 10,000 steps a day challenge the first week while only utilising my treadmill. Therefore, I decided I had to switch it up – so I added daily walks with my husband to parks near by so that I could reach my 10,000 step a day challenge. I noticed, as soon as we started doing this, I was easily hitting my 10,000 step a day goal!
Managed to meet my 10,000 step goal yesterday for the @braintumourrsch challenge – daily walk with the hubs, plus a 30 minute run on the treadmill!!!😁🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻😁
Let's find a cure for brain tumours y'all!!! 💪🏻🧠👊🏻
Donate today if you can!!! 👇🏻👀https://t.co/mtvXBfGwZM pic.twitter.com/As3aFTVCgh
— Jessica Noel Quinlan (@JournoJessiq) February 13, 2021
Although, anytime I noticed on my Fitbit I was not getting close to achieving my 10,000 step a day goal, I would hop on my treadmill just to get more steps in so that I could end my day more successfully.
Participating in the 10,000 Steps A Day Challenge for the month of February for @braintumourrsch !
My purpose: to raise awareness and funds.
Brain tumours are indiscriminate; they can affect anyone at any age.
Follow me on this journey at 👉🏻 https://t.co/mtvXBfGwZM pic.twitter.com/PeV2XTqSAh
— Jessica Noel Quinlan (@JournoJessiq) February 2, 2021
Another unprecedented challenge
I will say, it got challenging once again to achieve my 10,000 step a day challenge, because when I was offered my first jab for the Covid-19 vaccine I immediately jumped on that opportunity. However, I did have some side effects.
Fortunately, my side effects were very mild, but I was very fatigued for the first week after getting my Pfizer jab. This of course made it all the more difficult to achieve my 10,000 step a day challenge in the middle of my challenge.
Completed the challenge
All in all though, it was a terrific experience! I felt so proud that I was able to participate and raise money for a charity that is trying their best to help those who have affected by brain tumour(s).
Looking ahead, I have already decided that I do plan on participating in the next 10,000 step a day challenge for the month of February 2022. Additionally, I also hope to double my original goal and hopefully will succeed by doubling my goal to £600 for the 10,000 step a day challenge for The Brain Tumour Research charity. Hopefully the more effort that goes into research for a cure for brain tumours the closer we can be to finding a cure for brain tumours.
Proud to say – I completed the February 10,000 Steps a Day challenge for @braintumourrsch ! 💪🏻
It's been a liberating experience and I plan to write up a blog post post to tell you all about it, so stayed tuned!
20 year 🧠 tumour survivor, let's find a cure! 💪🏻🧠👊🏻 pic.twitter.com/bvWIIS8tn9
— Jessica Noel Quinlan (@JournoJessiq) March 3, 2021