🏃‍♀️The Conqueror Challenges - 1 Year On.. 🏅

Hi guys, and welcome back to my blog!

The start of a new year also marks my first full anniversary of taking on the Conqueror Challenges. Although… saying “start of the year” feels funny when we’re already creeping into March! Honestly, where has the time gone?

I absolutely love the Conqueror Challenges. They’ve had such a positive impact on my life, and I’m so excited to complete every single one.

There are 34 challenges in total, with distances ranging from 20 miles all the way up to over 2,000 miles. Each one takes you on a virtual journey across some of the world’s most iconic locations. Here’s the full list of what’s available at the moment:

1. Angkor Wat – 20 miles

2. English Channel – 21 miles

3. Inca Trail – 26.2 miles

4. Marathon to Athens – 26.2 miles

5. Berlin Wall – 30 miles

6. Amalfi Coast – 35 miles

7. Easter Island – 38 miles

8. Mount Everest – 40 miles

9. Trek to Petra – 40 miles

10. Flower Route – 41 miles

11. Mount Fuji – 46 miles

12. Giza Pyramids – 46 miles

13. Mount Kilimanjaro – 60 miles

14. Road to Hana – 64.4 miles

15. Yellowstone Park – 75 miles

16. Hadrian’s Wall – 90 miles

17. Cote D’Azur – 100 miles – in progress

18. Ring of Kerry – 124 miles

19. Great Ocean Road – 149 miles

20. Great Wall of China – shorter version complete (161 miles or 2,183 miles available)

21. Alps to Ocean – 180 miles

22. Cabot Trail – 185 miles

23. Romantic Road – 268 miles

24. Grand Canyon – 280 miles

25. St Francis Way – 312 miles

26. Golden Triangle – 476 miles

27. Camino de Santiago – 480 miles

28. North Coast 500 – 500 miles

29. Ring Road – 828 miles

30. Length of Britain – 1,083 miles

31. Appalachian Trail – 1,968 miles

32. Route 66 – 2,280 miles

33. Pacific Crest Trail – 2,485 miles

34. Niagara Falls – 70 miles

35. Conquer 2022 Challenge – set your own duration and mileage

I also completed the Kruger National Park challenge before it was discontinued—so it might even become a rare one!

As you can see, there’s such an amazing variety of virtual destinations to “travel” through. I’m determined to complete them all, although it’s definitely going to take a while! The finished ones on my list are marked in bold.

Each challenge includes a series of digital postcards you unlock as you progress, and they’re all unique to the route. It’s such a nice way to track where you are on your virtual journey.

One of the best features is the environmental impact: for every 20% you complete, you can choose to plant a tree or remove plastic from the ocean. I find this incredibly motivating—it’s not just about earning the medal, but making a small positive difference too.

I originally joined the Conqueror Challenges during the 2020 pandemic to help myself become more active, but I didn’t expect them to become so addictive! Tracking my miles keeps me focused, and the thought of getting that next medal always pushes me a little further.

The great thing is, you don’t need to be super athletic to take part. Walking counts. Moving at your own pace counts. Sometimes we all just need a little nudge or structure, and these challenges have given me exactly that. You set your own timeframe, so keeping up becomes a great motivator.

If you’re looking for something new to try—or if you’re just a sucker for a shiny medal—I’d absolutely recommend giving the virtual challenges a go.

Another blog coming soon,

Chloe x