52 Weeks, 52 Hikes: Choosing a Goal Worth Working Toward with Tami Brooks
Just Hyke: For Women Who Are Ready to Hike Their Way to Strength, Confidence, and Adventure · Melanie @ Just Hyke
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Show Notes
Podcast: Just Hyke Host: Melanie Michaelchuk Guest: Tami Brooks, Author of 52 Hikes, 52 Weeks Recorded in Houston, Texas | Guest based in East Texas
Episode Description
How 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 Episode
- Why bucket lists do not work for everyone
- How to choose a realistic hiking or fitness goal
- The mental and physical benefits of weekly hiking
- Why consistency matters more than intensity
- How hiking builds confidence on and off the trail
- Encouragement for women starting or restarting their outdoor journey
About the Guest: Tami Brooks
Tami 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/4aBQdLx
Connect with Tami Brooks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tamis.trippin
About Just Hyke
Just 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 Amazon
Final Reflection
You 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?