Walk This Way Challenge: Walk your way to healthy living and My Wellness points

The annual Walk This Way Challenge encourages employees to stay active by increasing their daily step count. Participants aim to reach 50,000 steps each week during the four-week challenge.

Registration is now open. The challenge runs Monday, May 4, through Sunday, May 31. Participants who log 50,000 steps each week by Monday, June 1, will earn 25 My Wellness points and move closer to qualifying for program incentives and rewards.

How do I enroll in the challenge?

Go to the My Wellness portal and enter your personal username and password. Select challenges from the upper menu or dashboard tile. Under "Available Challenges," select "Get Started" and "Continue." You are now enrolled in the challenge. First time users may review the "How do I enroll?" section on the My Wellness Program website.

How do I log my activity?

Log in to the My Wellness portal, click on the "Challenges" tile, and select the Walk This Way Challenge. To manually enter your step total for a specific day, select the date, enter the total number of steps walked that day, and then click "Submit." Participants should log the previous week's activities prior to the start of each new week. Participants can also sync their fitness trackers for automatic tracking. See the Fitness Device FAQs for more information.

How am I eligible for My Wellness points and chances for giveaway prizes?

The goal is to complete at least 50,000 steps each week. Participants who meet the goal throughout the entire four-week challenge will be awarded 25 My Wellness points. Participants who log 50,000 steps in a week will also be entered into the weekly prize giveaway (the week ends each Sunday at 7 p.m.). The challenge will be held Monday, May 4, through Sunday, May 31. Registration began Monday, April 27. Record 50,000 steps for each week by the end of the day on June 1 to receive My Wellness points.

Interested in working with a wellness coach?

Challenge participants are encouraged to work with a personal health coach to take their fitness to the next level. A variety of coaching programs are offered. Employees and their spouses can sign up through the enhanced coaching hub by visiting the My Wellness portal and selecting "Coaching." They may also call 800-882-2109 or email [email protected].

Visit the Marquette My Wellness Program website for additional wellness resources.

Attend Wellness Walk on May 20 to obtain steps for challenge

The Wellness Walk, taking place on Wednesday, May 20, from noon to 1 p.m., is a fun walk around the Marquette Mile for faculty and staff. Not only are there giveaways and opportunities for prizes, but the event also provides an opportunity to get steps in that can go toward the Walk This Way Challenge goal. The event will begin outside the Employee Wellness Center by Coughlin Hall.