Destination Rio, KIN Pedometer Challenge:
Faculty and staff within the School of Kinesiology have embarked on an 8-week virtual trek from UBC Vancouver, home of the 2010 Winter games, to Rio de Janeiro, home of this year’s celebration. The total distance is 11,220 km ( 6970 mi)! Participants have been provided with pedometers and a “step-log” to track their weekly totals. For activities that are not easily tracked we have provided tabulations for standard step equivalents.
You are invited to follow our journey.
The Challenge: Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro in 8 Weeks
Where are we now?
- Week 1 – 1230 km
We have crossed the Oregon-California border and are in northern California. - Week 2 – 2800 km
We have just crossed the USA-Mexico border and are in northern Mexico. - Week 3 – 4150 km
We are in the southern part of Mexico. - Week 4 – 5670 km
We are in Costa Rica.
Note that at this point we are slightly over 50% of the way to Rio. If we continue at this pace we will reach Rio in our 8 week time frame. - Week 5 – 7180 km
We are in central Colombia. - Week 6 – 8670 km
We are in North-West Brazil. - Week 7 – 10100 km
We are in central Brazil, roughly 1000 km away from Rio de Janeiro.
Great job people! We are on pace to surpass our goal! - Week 8 – 11800 km !!!
We have arrived at Rio de Janeiro with over 500 km to spare!
Well done everyone. Thanks for your participation!
Graph of Weekly Steps by Participant
