Ever noticed how it’s way harder to bail on a walk when your bestie’s already laced up and waiting? Or how “just one more kilometre” magically turns into three when you’re deep in conversation? That's the secret sauce of walking with a team - motivation, laughter, and a whole lot of we’ve got this energy.
Whether you're training for Coastrek or just trying to move your body more, getting outdoors with your tribe can completely transform your mindset towards exercise. Let us tell you why...
Accountability That Actually Works
When it’s just you, excuses come easy. “It’s cloudy.” “It’s cold.” “My activewear’s in the wash.” (Suuuure it is).But when your teammate texts, “See you in 10!” with that relentless walking emoji, you’re out the door before your brain can argue. Having someone waiting for you keeps you accountable - and that consistency builds confidence, endurance, and unstoppable Coastrek spirit.
Coastrek Tip: Set a regular walking date with your team and treat it like a non negotiable meeting. Coffee after? Optional, but highly encouraged.
Motivation, Multiplied
Walking with others is like having your own built-in hype squad. When energy dips, someone's always there to lift the mood - or turn up the pace. You lift each other up (and occasionally drag each other up that last hill - literally).
A little friendly competition sneaks in too. "Let’s power walk to that coastal lookout” suddenly feels fun, not forced. Before you know it, you’ve smashed your step goal and earned bragging rights.
FYI: Group selfies mid-hike = instant endorphins.
Fitness Disguised as Fun
When walking becomes social, it stops feeling like "exercise" and starts feeling like a catch up - with benefits. You chat, laugh, and before you know it, you've ticked off 10,000 steps (and solved half the world's problems).
Walking becomes your moving therapy session, your catch-up, your brainstorming meeting, and your cardio - all in one. Add ocean views or a bush track, and you’ve found the best gym in the world.
Who knew fitness could feel this good?
The Coastrek Effect
At Coastrek, we see it every Event Day - the magic of the team.
There’s something truly special about our trekkers (and the legends who join them) walking side by side toward a shared goal. The laughter. The tears. The singing at kilometre 28. The team snacks. It’s a vibe that carries you all the way to the Finish Line - and straight into the best group hug of your life.
Because when we walk together in nature, incredible things happen. Strangers become teammates. Teammates become friends. And friends become a force of nature. 
Build Your Dream Walking Crew
Ready to find your hiking soulmates? Here’s how:
- Find your people: Workmates, school mums, family, friends, gym buddies - anyone who loves a chat and a challenge.
- Pick a shared goal: Maybe it’s Coastrek. Maybe it’s a Sunday sunrise walk. The goal doesn’t matter - the togetherness does.
- Mix it up: Rotate routes, add coffee stops, or finish with brunch. Keep it fun!
- Celebrate often: Every walk counts. Every laugh counts. Every blister counts (sort of).
The Takeaway
Walking solo builds strength. Walking with a others builds magic.
It’s accountability, connection, and community all rolled into one - with a side of sunshine, serotonin, and sisterhood. Whether it’s two of you or a full Coastrek crew, walking together makes every step feel lighter, stronger, and way more joyful.
So grab your girls, lace up your boots, and hit the trail. You’ll walk further, laugh harder, and feel unstoppable - together.
Because the best journeys aren’t measured in kilometres - they’re measured in connection, laughter, and the people who walk beside you.
Charlotte is Coastrek’s Resident Content Expert and creative storyteller. She spends her days writing, editing, and shaping Coastrek’s voice online, crafting stories that inspire people to lace up and get outside. By weekend she’s usually exploring, scribbling ideas into a notebook or plotting her next outdoor adventure – ideally with fresh air in her lungs and a strong coffee in hand.
Rally your troops and lock in your next Coastrek adventure today.
