Stride & Shine

06/03/2026

☀️ STRIDE & SHINE 100 MILE CHALLENGE CHECK-IN! ☀️ - We want to hear from YOU!

Whether you’re at 3 miles or 23 miles, every single step counts and we are cheering you on! 🙌 Remember, this challenge isn’t about speed it’s about consistency, movement, and showing up for yourself.

Mindset check-in:
Before and after your walks, have you noticed any changes in the following?
😊 Mood
⚡ Energy levels
🧘 Stress levels

Has getting outside or moving your body helped you feel better mentally or physically? We’d love to hear your wins — big OR small! 💛 👟

05/29/2026

Love how fresh the Earth looks and smells after a rain. Did you know…

🌧️ Rain helps clean the air. Raindrops pull dust, pollen, and pollutants out of the atmosphere, leaving the air feeling fresher.
🌱 Plants get a natural boost. Rainwater delivers nutrients to the soil and helps flowers, grass, and trees grow stronger and greener.
🐦 Wildlife gets refreshed too. Birds, insects, and animals often benefit from rain as it replenishes puddles, streams, and food sources.

05/28/2026

🌞 We’d love for YOU to join us! 👟✨

Whether you run, walk, jog, push a stroller, or simply want to get outside and move, we welcomes all ages and fitness levels!

Join us this June at Butterfly Trail in Grain Valley for fun, fresh air, and encouraging company. Bring a friend, bring the family, or come solo because around here, a stride is a stride!

📍 Butterfly Trail
🗓️ Check out our June event calendar below for dates & times!

We can’t wait to walk with you! 💫

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

🌞 100 Mile Challenge Starts Now! 👟

Over the next 13 weeks, we’re aiming to walk 100 miles together. That’s just under 8 miles per week.
No pressure, no perfection, just progress. Walk at your pace, track your miles, and check in weekly. Let’s stay consistent, support each other, and have some fun along the way. Who’s in? 💪

05/24/2026

👟☀️ TOMORROW IS THE DAY! ☀️👟

The Stride & Shine 100 Mile Summer Challenge officially kicks off starting TOMORROW. We’re challenging ourselves to complete 100 miles between May 25 – August 23… one mile at a time.

Don’t forget your 100 Mile Tracker so you can mark off every mile and watch your progress grow all summer long! There’s something motivating about seeing those miles add up.✅

Friendly reminders:
✔️ Your pace, your journey
✔️ Walking, jogging, hiking, treadmill miles — it ALL counts
✔️ Consistency > perfection
✔️ We’re doing this TOGETHER 💛

Whether your goal is building healthy habits, moving more, boosting energy, or simply showing up for yourself this challenge is for YOU. Who’s ready to crush mile #1 tomorrow?! Drop a comment below and tell us where your first mile will be!