MedalMad Challenges | Nik890 | Activity https://medalmad.com/members/nik890/activity/ Activity feed for Nik890. Mon, 25 May 2026 18:28:45 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 5d88c002ab2543a879ff223b3e79aad1 Nik890 posted an update: A smaller one for me last weekend but a lovely hilly […] https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/89988/ Sat, 23 May 2026 07:23:57 +0000 A smaller one for me last weekend but a lovely hilly route and I chucked in a bit of jogging to make it more challenging. Looking forward to my 50km in Yorkshire in June

]]> 0 2b433c66798ad0ce4ba19be6a4093c36 Nik890 posted an update: Next stop Lejog 874 miles 🔥 #walkingislife #dowhatbringsyoujoy https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/89480/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:17:36 +0000 Next stop Lejog 874 miles 🔥 #walkingislife #dowhatbringsyoujoy

]]> 2 6da4fb7c19b4ecde8cfb0ba03a04b8de Nik890 posted an update: That’s 2 out of 5 for my 50th year done! I am now walking […] https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/89426/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:10:50 +0000 That’s 2 out of 5 for my 50th year done! I am now walking like a 90 year old. Why on earth do I do this for fun? 😂😂

]]> 0 1ee0b549ee38afd79ed1d86518fbcc3e Nik890 posted an update: 50km / 31.67 miles in 9.10 hours moving! 4 more events to […] https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/89257/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:20:23 +0000 50km / 31.67 miles in 9.10 hours moving! 4 more events to go this year 🙌

]]> 2 c8ef532a93fe117c8c4afb14f0468a62 Nik890 posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/89251/#acomment-89256 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:17:40 +0000 If it wasn’t a specific injury then Knee pain issues tend to come from weak quads and glutes. Strength training and squats can help. Also you can look at knee physio exercises for runners knee on YouTube.

In reply to - vicky1794 posted an update

I really want to start getting into these challenges again, but I’ve been experiencing issues with knee pain. Like even a short run (like racing the kids) can cause pain. Anyone got […]

]]> 156db4ea2a525c567f85776d4507f733 Nik890 posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/87830/#acomment-87837 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:41:00 +0000 Well done on the 100 and good luck for future ones! Not sure I could deal with 100km of flats on Thames Path but I am considering Peak District or Lake District 100 in 2027 🙌

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I turn 50 this year so am challenging myself to 5 x 50km events this year! Will I succeed? Who knows… but the virtual challenges keep me highly motivated for training! Just finished the […]

]]> 37b1362ae9806330dd59da44f03d74ce Nik890 posted an update: I turn 50 this year so am challenging myself to 5 x […] https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/87830/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:57:01 +0000 I turn 50 this year so am challenging myself to 5 x 50km events this year! Will I succeed? Who knows… but the virtual challenges keep me highly motivated for training! Just finished the Witch Trials of Scotland 250 mile challenge on Sunday and started Grand Expedition 500 miles yesterday 🙌 Time flies, stay healthy, keep hiking and do what brings…

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]]> 2 7e02fdeb741e9c6a85e90426a6ef6082 Nik890 posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/87718/#acomment-87799 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:54:22 +0000 That’s a weird one. Sounds like something to speak to Strava tech support about I think?

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Unfortunately I’ve tried every way to connect Garmin to this app and failed. It states to go through Strava that does not even record my walks or activities at all. so untill […]

]]> 8d4af58aff6bbe88a1a793f78ea42eaf Nik890 posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/87718/#acomment-87775 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 07:22:26 +0000 This is what mine looks like in Garmin settings

In reply to - staceysassy posted an update

Unfortunately I’ve tried every way to connect Garmin to this app and failed. It states to go through Strava that does not even record my walks or activities at all. so untill […]

]]> 2d55804dbf77879e7e1cb8d0b32e60be Nik890 posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/87718/#acomment-87774 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 07:20:48 +0000 If Strava is not reading your activities you need to go into Strava and garmin and check the link is set to share activity correctly

In reply to - staceysassy posted an update

Unfortunately I’ve tried every way to connect Garmin to this app and failed. It states to go through Strava that does not even record my walks or activities at all. so untill […]

]]> 27fb44fed6bf8d2587c868c01fdb8ede Nik890 posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/87741/#acomment-87773 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 07:19:43 +0000 If you send an email to MedalMad they will help you

In reply to - lilmizvj posted an update

I have just received the Oliver Twist medal and in the part where there is meant to be 70 miles mine is blank. I don’t want to have to pay to get it ingraved. Has anyone else had this?

]]> 84166de59899857a166c6f62b349e54c Nik890 posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/87667/#acomment-87677 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:02:33 +0000 Blimey that’s meant to be lower impact too! What a pain

In reply to - TheMeg posted an update

Got to love muscle injuries 😂

]]> fa43dafb679e305e0f0ebc0c1b133e1a Nik890 posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/87667/#acomment-87675 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:57:29 +0000 All part of the fun of hiking sadly! Hope you recover fast 🤞

In reply to - TheMeg posted an update

Got to love muscle injuries 😂

]]> 3491113cdfc299e98630f850ac72fcf4 Nik890 posted an update: I spent Christmas in Tenerife so was nice to get some […] https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/87533/ Sat, 03 Jan 2026 08:21:48 +0000 I spent Christmas in Tenerife so was nice to get some sunny miles in. Today’s walk in sub zero back home won’t be so nice 🤣

]]> 0 55637605c0c4a4f3d4ea878130833898 Nik890 posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/87109/#acomment-87117 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:42:40 +0000 This is an example of mine, you add the activities via the plus button. There are milestones to unlock along the way with info about the challenge etc

In reply to - Leojenson12345 posted an update

How do I upload progress and see were I’m walking or were I’ve got to that day.

]]> c73369052f216dae2c2555cbae85840a Nik890 posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/86728/#acomment-86734 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 21:10:38 +0000 Go onto your challenge, press the + button and you can either upload from Strava or add manually

In reply to - mario1948 posted an update

How can I upload kilometers to my challenge – can’t find anything in option

]]> 8689c608f0f80f0774cad664835a5595 Nik890 posted an update: My new one has arrived. Love this ❤️ https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/86677/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:11:08 +0000 My new one has arrived. Love this ❤️

]]> 0 b4f669ab504cbc99968dac90a4a44ebb Nik890 posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/86594/#acomment-86602 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:29:31 +0000 Hmmm… me signing up for another virtual even though I already have two to do before this one 😬🤣

In reply to - MedalMad posted an update

Nicola, well done! You have the 0001 spot

]]> 186a3710c3d3eda32297eb0dcba19043 Nik890 posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/86554/#acomment-86597 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:19:10 +0000 If I sign up for this, how long can it wait until I start? I have two others to do first 🤣

In reply to - MedalMad posted an update

The Great Expedition 500 mile challenge. The final and conclusion of the 100 mile wood series.

]]> 8881cf79bc4bd37e2cca729ee899f030 Nik890 posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/86532/#acomment-86543 Sun, 26 Oct 2025 11:32:09 +0000 The silence is the absolute best part of hiking/walking. The peace and freedom is good for the soul

In reply to - catherine-woodward posted an update

A perfect day for a walk, no wind, not even a slight breeze, warm, sunny and hardly anyone around. I don’t feel like I’ve heard that kind of silence in a while. Perfect day […]

]]> d80d5edb672fec053ea7f54c944fd53e Nik890 posted an update: Chilly Sunday 10 miler to finish my challenge! I love […] https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/86540/ Sun, 26 Oct 2025 11:26:17 +0000 Chilly Sunday 10 miler to finish my challenge! I love autumn and the cooler weather. I am training for a Marathon walk in January. Today was a PB for me – knocked 17 mins off my previous best 10 mile walking pace – even with an absolute rotten cold! 😷 my next challenge is ready and waiting but I think I will have a day off tomorrow 🤧 need to…

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]]> 1 f6dc36eecbf62370b6f0d3a08fccb464 Nik890 posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/86355/#acomment-86366 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:08:24 +0000 You can do it manually to in the same way, click on the plus and input the details

In reply to - MiissAmore posted an update

How do I start my challenge?

]]> c6ca00f364fb083fe03fe985cba44c70 Nik890 posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/86355/#acomment-86358 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:55:45 +0000 Go to “my challenges” click into it, press the + button and add your tracked activities from Strava

In reply to - MiissAmore posted an update

How do I start my challenge?

]]> eaa48f82c7d85fed981ad70b34c060b4 Nik890 posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/86235/#acomment-86282 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:37:39 +0000 Something to do with Winnie the Pooh and Christopher robin?

In reply to - MedalMad posted an update

Can you guess what it is?

]]> 72ff5eeab46db886b289a8c0d88c9e0d Nik890 posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/86252/#acomment-86280 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:35:39 +0000 Mine have usually taken about a week to arrive (working days)

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Hi, i finished my challenge last week and was wondering how long after do u get ur medal. I have not had a email yet to say it is o its way. Thamks

]]> 6c13fdbcbc3f4e71c807a273a6a5d63f Nik890 posted an update: This weekend I hiked the Chiltern 50km event (31 […] https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/86012/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:07:31 +0000 This weekend I hiked the Chiltern 50km event (31 miles). Great fun but now slightly injured which will have me resting for a bit while awaiting an X-ray result 🤕

]]> 0 08b2f6c315583686f15fa22ae8eb12f2 Nik890 posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/85792/#acomment-85883 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:19:14 +0000 Yes they are great quality

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Its probably been asked a million times already so one more wont hurt. How long does it take on average for your medal to arrive after you receive the email saying its been shipped. Got […]

]]> 7fd984803ae2cf2e108350400f2ed9fc Nik890 posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/85792/#acomment-85813 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:54:59 +0000 Mine usually take about 5-7 days

In reply to - Murdy posted an update

Its probably been asked a million times already so one more wont hurt. How long does it take on average for your medal to arrive after you receive the email saying its been shipped. Got […]

]]> 4db8fe9e756c7792af5ab6a4a1c8115e Nik890 posted an update: New medal day. Wracking up the medals! Already started […] https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/85689/ Sat, 13 Sep 2025 11:18:45 +0000 New medal day. Wracking up the medals! Already started my next one too (250 miles next). Also have an actual real life 50km event in two weeks 😬 31 miles in a day, must need my head reading 🤣

]]> 2 d917fccd797f644d038386cd72f408d1 Nik890 posted an update: Finished the Wild Goose Chase challenge on Friday […] https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/85610/ Sun, 07 Sep 2025 08:24:50 +0000 Finished the Wild Goose Chase challenge on Friday and started the 250 mile When Robins are Near yesterday with a 12 miler in the Wye Valley. Stunning views were the reward for lots of hills

]]> 2 a25fe824dd74f4fa2d5ec6a01b2f6d3d Nik890 posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/85561/#acomment-85583 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 17:35:14 +0000 Ooo this one is on my wish list so I think I will get it next 👍

In reply to - steffi posted an update

I have just received my latest medal, absolutely love it!

]]> 2f3aae017f6f923416af2bbc8c7b996d Nik890 posted an update: New medal day 🥇 😍 533 miles https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/85390/ Sat, 23 Aug 2025 19:28:50 +0000 New medal day 🥇 😍 533 miles

]]> 1 13c82fc07d9b37a540af9d33b0a06be3 Nik890 posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/85363/#acomment-85372 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 20:20:26 +0000 I’ve not done any mini goals but I would imagine it’s to keep motivation on longer challenges perhaps? For example I recently did a 533 mile one and it seemed to take forever so maybe setting yourself mini goals keeps you focused on the next one rather than the greater end goal. Not positive though and can’t see anything in the FAQs on that bit

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I’m not sure what milestones are? I joined the wild goose challenge and it says there are 9 milestones. Also what is the purpose of setting mini goals? Thanks!!

]]> f39ff9a26e7543f1fb6b3ba00c8be822 Nik890 posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/85363/#acomment-85371 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:59:15 +0000 If you have a look in the FAQs it has a bit about milestones in there. It’s just markers you pass with information and quizzes etc

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I’m not sure what milestones are? I joined the wild goose challenge and it says there are 9 milestones. Also what is the purpose of setting mini goals? Thanks!!

]]> ba3e97c6019c447a31e4cbe228478976 Nik890 posted an update: Doing the wild goose chase and so this seemed […] https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/85368/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:57:04 +0000 Doing the wild goose chase and so this seemed appropriate today. Lots of wild geese on my daily routes! 🪿

]]> 0 d6b327006c47d366b364071690628a68 Nik890 posted an update: Hurrah! Finished the virtual 533 mile VE Day challenge […] https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/85221/ Sun, 17 Aug 2025 14:10:08 +0000 Hurrah! Finished the virtual 533 mile VE Day challenge today with a 10 mile walk to and from Powderham Castle, and round the grounds. Look forward to receiving the medal and now to start the next one!

]]> 1 e41c2f57493967f540e5cafbb3cdc725 Nik890 posted an update: In Devon this week so trying to finish the last of my […] https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/85130/ Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:14:29 +0000 In Devon this week so trying to finish the last of my 533 miler challenge. 96% done and 20 miles left to go 🙌

]]> 0 4c792f624e1c2f7d19b4741502fe4b11 Nik890 posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/85033/#acomment-85051 Sun, 10 Aug 2025 19:41:18 +0000 I agree, I’d also love to know that

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I’m plodding on with my challenge but wish I knew the distance between me and my marker esp when it’s slightly ahead of me :

]]> 7bc15ab97bdf898e5d0c88738c642bc3 Nik890 posted an update: Just over 100 miles left to […] https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/84896/ Sun, 03 Aug 2025 08:49:16 +0000 Just over 100 miles left to go! 👊🚶‍♀️

]]> 0 db4d44e7f4009c3ebe672d495fba568c Nik890 posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/84793/#acomment-84895 Sun, 03 Aug 2025 08:46:20 +0000 🏃‍♀️

In reply to - MedalMad posted an update

Competition Time!! We are loving our new awards. To celebrate we are offering 3 FREE awards to our MedalMad community. Please note this is linked to Strava so you will need to use […]

]]> b5d5bce538e41d28c20a719da7522680 Nik890 posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/84504/#acomment-84572 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 09:55:54 +0000 I agree. My health and wellbeing as well as mental health improved dramatically since starting to long distance walk a few years ago. Being out in nature with hardly anyone about is definitely the best and most calming thing

In reply to - Eve_111 posted an update

I did it!! 🙌🏻😃

Today I received my medal for walking 12 miles and I’m feeling so proud of myself! 🥇✨

There’s something extra special about moving your body and clearing your mind while […]

]]> 14ea9f7973973a1eab5cf7fe30b9c5ea Nik890 posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/84467/#acomment-84500 Sat, 19 Jul 2025 07:11:15 +0000 Yikes is that a croc 🐊

In reply to - Amber Poland posted an update

anyone else here from florida?!

]]> 3f4ed0258f1fcca82b9f393ba633f71e Nik890 posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/84438/#acomment-84453 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:14:50 +0000 A bit of both to be honest. I love woodland walks as it’s so peaceful but you also can’t beat the views when coastal as you will see from my last post 😍

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Just being nosey!! Where’s your happy place to go walking? Personally I love being in the woods, hubs loves the beach

]]> 3f8f3cc30ae958e5fd49042722d95574 Nik890 posted an update: A few from my walking this weekend in Dorset. Almost […] https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/84349/ Sat, 12 Jul 2025 18:26:10 +0000 A few from my walking this weekend in Dorset. Almost half way through my 533 mile VE Day challenge now

]]> 1 932d6aa5c5150c17e726becb91fe40a0 Nik890 posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/83922/#acomment-83946 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:45:06 +0000 Sign up for the free version of Strava and log on there then you can pull them through as they will appear in a list on the challenge evidence page

In reply to - rosco posted an update

I’m trying to upload my picture of my mileage and it says that it’s not valid ? I walked 6 miles today for my medal to start it off and I cannot upload it ? Any suggestions ??? Lisa xx

]]> 6a341625531dd970ed2a19e3a98df6d0 Nik890 posted an update: Lots of walking this weekend… now 22% done on my 533 mile challenge https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/83841/ Sun, 22 Jun 2025 13:52:03 +0000 Lots of walking this weekend… now 22% done on my 533 mile challenge

]]> 2 1741223e93feb799d6f31bf794c1529f Nik890 posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/83536/#acomment-83541 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:24:37 +0000 Love this medal! Well done keep going

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I did it! 5 miles walked and my medal has arrived to prove it! Feeling proud, motivated, and ready to pick the next challenge… because this is exactly the kind of positive push I […]

]]> 792f547d326f858d4084be3398233c44 Nik890 posted an update: Today’s 10.8 mile walk in the Cotswolds was an absolute […] https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/83524/ Sun, 08 Jun 2025 19:58:38 +0000 Today’s 10.8 mile walk in the Cotswolds was an absolute beauty! Started my VE Day 80th anniversary challenge yesterday (533 miles) and saw an appropriate sign today, along with a beautiful poppy field!

]]> 0 cb59febbd62ed0ba7762b3e519bf5f98 Nik890 posted an update: Mayan Trail 150 miles done! Not sure whether to do […] https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/83478/ Sat, 07 Jun 2025 08:08:02 +0000 Mayan Trail 150 miles done! Not sure whether to do Medusa 250 miles or go straight in for the VE Day 533 mile! Gives me such motivation!

]]> 2 bacaffee001daaef469c626e4611172c Nik890 posted an update: A nice ten miler today and knocking the miles off my […] https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/83265/ Fri, 30 May 2025 13:51:56 +0000 A nice ten miler today and knocking the miles off my 150 mile Mayan challenge

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