Event Description
About the Challenge
Step into the quiet. Move with your dog. Rebuild your inner light.
The Desert Path is a 21-day virtual journey that blends movement, mindfulness, and connection — created especially for women, moms, and caregivers who spend their days caring for everyone else.
This challenge is your space to refill, reconnect, and move with meaning.
Each mile or mindful movement helps you find balance again — body, mind, and spirit — all alongside your dog.
Every day, you’ll complete about one mile — or any intentional activity that strengthens your Layers of Renewal.
You don’t have to run.
You just have to keep moving forward — one pawprint, one heartbeat, one mile at a time.
Rebuild. Reconnect. Rediscover.
Each week builds gently on the last, guiding you through sustainable progress that restores your rhythm and light.
Every day blends the 3 Ms:
🐾 Miles (Movement) – walk, jog, run, stretch, or move with intention.
💫 Meaning (Mindset) – reflect, journal, or breathe with awareness.
🐶 Mutts (Moments) – share one mindful interaction with your dog.
By the end of the 21 days, you’ll have walked your own Desert Path — a healing journey that strengthens body, bond, and spirit.
How It Works
Join the Challenge
Register to begin your 21-day journey and receive your Desert Path Tracker and Layers of Renewal Guide (PDF).
Move Daily
Each day, complete about one mile (or equivalent movement).
Every step counts — walks, hikes, stretching, or play.
Reflect & Connect
Use your tracker to fill in each day’s 3 Ms: Miles, Meaning, and Mutts.
You can log your movement or miles in RunSignup as well if you prefer digital tracking.
Weekly reflections are built right into your tracker.
Celebrate the Finish
Complete all 21 days and earn your Miles of Meaning: Desert Path digital finisher badge.
Optional upgrades: Receive the Strength Charm — a keepsake celebrating courage found in companionship — and/or a handmade lanyard to display your charms. (Limited quantities available!) Please note: Charm styles and lanyard colors may vary slightly, as each piece is handmade and unique.
**All charms and lanyards will be shipped after the challenge concludes.
Why Join
Gentle, flexible, and judgment-free
Designed for walkers, runners, and dog lovers alike
Daily rhythm for mindfulness, movement, and connection
Includes tracker, prompts, and Layers of Renewal PDF
A meaningful way to start the new year with calm and purpose
You’ll finish with more than miles — you’ll rediscover your rhythm, your peace, and your strength.
FAQ
Do I have to run?
Not at all. Any mindful movement counts — walks, yoga, hikes, stretching, or playtime with your dog.
Can I participate without a dog?
Yes! While prompts center on the dog–human bond, you can adapt them for any companion or solo reflection.
How do I log my miles?
After registering, log your daily movement right here on RunSignup or simply on your tracker.
What happens after I register?
You’ll receive a welcome email with your Desert Path Tracker PDF, Layers of Renewal Guide, and details for the January 1 start.
What’s included?
21-Day Desert Path Digital Tracker (PDF), including
Daily prompts blending movement, mindset, and dog connection
Built-in reflection spaces
Layers of Renewal Guide (PDF)
Digital finisher badge
You’ll also be invited into our private Mutt Miles Facebook group for support, encouragement, connection, and accountability throughout the challenge.
Your 21-Day Challenge is just the beginning.
After The Desert Path, the journey continues with 90 days of renewal — guiding you toward strength, connection, and balance through new prompts, habits, and adventures.
