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Our ten volunteers have been recruited from dozens of willing volunteers to become walking ambassadors for Brighton & Hove. To mark the relaunch of our new-look website we're offering a prize of a wekend for two at 'Old Country House', a stunning 600 year old farmhouse near the Malvern Hills, with Brighton based ethical online travel directory responsibletravel.com. 'Old Country House' is set in an organic garden and 220 acres of farmland, orchard and woodland. An idyllic eco-escape, it's the perfect location for walking, cycling and relaxing.
The JourneyOn ten will be set a series of mini-challenges throughout their ten weeks to help them achieve their goal, if you have any ideas about a challenge you'd like to set our ten challengers please email us with your suggestion and the chosen idea will win a free foot massage. Email us journeyon@brighton-hove.gov.uk

Why 10,000 steps?

The 10,000 steps a day programme was developed in Japan in 1965 by Dr Hatano. This programme was started as a way to get people moving and have people start thinking about leading an active lifestyle. It's recommended that people get at least 30 minutes of exercise a day. Brisk walking (3-4 mph) 10,000 steps a day could easily meet the lifestyle goals of 30 minutes a day of moderately intense physical activity.

Free pedometers

We've got one hundred pedometers and walking packs to give away to help you achieve your own 10,000 step challenge. Send us an email with your name and address to journeyon@brighton-hove.gov.uk to claim your free pack. The information pack includes loads of useful advice and tips about how to reach your own personal goal and improve your fitness.

You can help our volunteers with their challenge by sending in your comments at the end of their blogs and following their progress online. We'd also love to hear from you if you are taking up your own challenge.