YOUR FIRST CHECK-IN IS COMING UP!

Week 2 of Miles for Wellness Challenge 32 ends Sunday, October 5. This means your first check-in is soon. Please remind your team members to send their tracking sheets to you on Monday, October 6.

Once you have received your team's step counts, update your captain's spreadsheet and complete the bi-weekly reporting form. The deadline to complete the form is Wednesday, October 8.

REPORTING ACCURATE STEPS

Please be sure your team members are accurately reporting their steps. If you are using a smartwatch, pedometer, or step-counting app while taking part in physical activities, you should not use the conversion function in the participant tracking sheet to report those steps. They are already accounted for in the number of steps your watch or pedometer reports.

Watch the participants guide video for more help on recording your steps and filling out the participant tracking sheet.

COMPLETING THE CHECK-IN FORM

Below are some helpful tips for completing the bi-weekly submission form:

• If you cannot find your team name listed on the form, you can type it.
• The step total you need to report can be found on your captain's spreadsheet in the blue box in the top right corner.
• Do not use commas or decimals in your step count.
• Do not upload your participant sheets. Please transfer all information to your captain's sheet and upload it when completing the bi-weekly check-in form.

Help your team members meet their goals with these motivating materials.

FOCUS ON FALL FUN

Walking around the North Carolina State Fair is a great way to increase your step count October 16-26. In the meantime, there are plenty of other autumnal activities that will get you moving.

FUEL UP WITH HEALTHIFIED FAIR FOOD

While you and your team amp up your daily activity levels, eating nutritious foods can help you stay energized and full. Embrace the Fitness and the Fairgrounds theme and try making this caramel apple-inspired healthier option. Consider surprising your team with a special treat like this to celebrate crushing the first two weeks of Challenge 32.

HOW DO YOU STAY MOTIVATED?

What keeps you and your team moving? Whether it's a motivating mantra, a pump-you-up playlist, or a workout you're obsessed with, we want to hear from you and your team. Tell us in the comments when you submit your bi-weekly reporting form. Share your team's wins, what works when you want to quit, or anything else that moves you.

BI-WEEKLY REPORTING FORM

Submit your team's steps for each check-in and the final deadline using the bi-weekly reporting form.

The reporting periods for each check-in are:

• Weeks 1-2: Monday, October 6-Wednesday, October 8
• Weeks 1-4: Monday, October 20-Wednesday, October 22
• Weeks 1-6: Monday, November 3-Wednesday, November 5
• Weeks 1-8 (Final Submission): Monday, November 17-Friday, November 21

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACKING SHEET

Not sure how to use your captain's spreadsheet? The video here can help. We also have a video to help your team members use the participant tracking sheet and directions for converting other exercises to steps. NOTE: The dates in the training videos are examples from a past challenge, not the reporting dates for Challenge 32.

TRAIL FACTS

Check out the points of interest guide here to learn more about each zoo your team will explore along this virtual adventure.

QUESTIONS?

Email milesforwellness@nc.gov.