52 Weeks, 52 Hikes: Choosing a Goal Worth Working Toward with Tami Brooks

Podcast: Just Hyke Host: Melanie Michaelchuk Guest: Tami Brooks, Author of 52 Hikes, 52 Weeks Recorded in Houston, Texas | Guest based in East TexasEpisode DescriptionHow do you choose a goal that actually keeps you moving without overwhelm or pressure?In this episode of the Just Hyke Podcast, recorded in Houston, Texas, host Melanie Michaelchuk sits down with East Texas hiker and author Tami Brooks, creator of 52 Hikes, 52 Weeks. Together, they explore how setting a simple, consistent hiking goal can build confidence, motivation, and momentum, especially for women who want to feel stronger and more capable outdoors.Tami shares how committing to one hike each week transformed her mindset around fitness, consistency, and personal growth. This conversation challenges the idea of “bucket lists” and instead encourages listeners to choose something meaningful to work toward, one step at a time.If you are looking for hiking inspiration, goal-setting motivation, or encouragement to start where you are, this episode offers practical insight and relatable perspective.What You Will Learn in This EpisodeWhy bucket lists do not work for everyoneHow to choose a realistic hiking or fitness goalThe mental and physical benefits of weekly hikingWhy consistency matters more than intensityHow hiking builds confidence on and off the trailEncouragement for women starting or restarting their outdoor journeyAbout the Guest: Tami BrooksTami Brooks is an East Texas hiker and author who encourages people to build confidence and consistency through time outdoors. Her book, 52 Hikes, 52 Weeks, offers a practical and approachable way to set goals, stay motivated, and experience personal growth through hiking.Book: 52 Hikes, 52 Weeks Amazon: https://amzn.to/4aBQdLxConnect with Tami Brooks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tamis.trippinAbout Just HykeJust Hyke is a wellness and adventure brand focused on helping women, especially those over 40, build strength, confidence, and resilience through hiking, movement, and mindful preparation.Website: https://www.justhyke.com Trail Safety and Self-Defense Workshop (January 17, Texas) Sidewalk to Summit, available on AmazonFinal ReflectionYou do not need a bucket list. You need a direction and a willingness to take the first step.What are you working toward this year?