The LOWCODEMINDS team recorded 10,906,419 steps over 31 days, exceeding the Walkathon’s collective target by 9% as part of the company’s ongoing Wellness Initiative.

Walking meetings, early morning outings, post-lunch walks and a little friendly competition helped LOWCODEMINDS cross its 10 million-step goal during October 2026.

The LOWCODEMINDS Walkathon 2026 brought together participants from across teams and locations, each contributing towards a shared goal of staying active throughout the month.

Organised as part of the LOWCODEMINDS Wellness Initiative, which includes different activities throughout the year, the Walkathon reflected the company’s #PeopleFirst philosophy of encouraging wellbeing, participation and a supportive workplace culture.

For some, the challenge added a shared target to an existing routine. For others, it was the encouragement they needed to start walking regularly.

One Shared Goal, 31 Days and a Weekly Leaderboard

The challenge was simple: walk as much as possible throughout October and contribute towards the collective target of 10 million steps.

Participants tracked their steps using their phones or fitness watches and submitted their totals every week. Regular leaderboard updates highlighted individual achievements and the team’s progress towards the overall target.

With no fixed walking schedule or common venue, participants could take part wherever and whenever it suited them, whether before work, during lunch breaks, between meetings or after office hours.

Leadership joined the challenge too, with Sri Mookiah, Founder & CEO of LOWCODEMINDS, finishing fifth on the overall leaderboard, and Alagappan Arunachalam, Chief Delivery Officer, finishing among the top 15.

By the end of October, the team had recorded 10,906,419 steps, surpassing the original target by 9%. The top walkers were recognised with gift vouchers for their achievements.

Celebrating Our Top Walkers

Bhuvanesh U topped the leaderboard with an impressive 660,742 steps, closely followed by Supun Jayalath with 643,659 steps and Jagan Mohan with 555,069 steps.

Just 17,083 steps separated the top two participants, reflecting the enthusiasm and friendly competition that continued throughout the month.

Finding Time to Walk, One Step at a Time

Behind the numbers were individual stories of colleagues finding creative ways to make walking part of their everyday routines.

For Supun Jayalath from Colombo, who spent more than half of October at the LOWCODEMINDS India office, the day often began with a gym session followed by a walk. During working hours, phone calls became another opportunity to keep moving.

“Sometimes I even found myself pacing around the office or walking while on calls, just to hit my daily target!” Supun shared.

Jagan Mohan, who had already maintained a goal of walking 10,000 steps a day for several years, continued his routine by taking the stairs and walking during phone calls.

“For a long time, my daily goal has been 10K steps, and that routine is what kept me going,” Jagan said.

Vibha Sharma made a habit of taking meetings and calls on foot whenever she did not need to be at her desk.

“It’s a simple way to stay active, clear my head, and a great stress buster too!” Vibha shared.

For Swetha G, the secret was in the small moments of a busy working day.

“Staying motivated to reach my daily step goals and finding little breaks to walk during busy days kept me going,” Swetha said.

Iranga Tillekeratne preferred early morning walks outdoors, starting with 30 minutes and building up to an hour within two weeks.

“My target was to walk at least five out of seven days. Waking up early meant no disturbances and no excuses,” Iranga shared.

Sri Mookiah also found ways to stay active despite travel and back-to-back meetings. Walking during calls, taking short walks after meals and responding to smartwatch reminders helped him maintain his daily target.

Some days, that even meant walking around the house.

“While I enjoyed it, my dog was not amused by my constant walking around the house,” Sri recalled.

For him, the biggest takeaway was simple: “Consistency matters more than intensity.”

For Imran Sameeh, walking along the beach made the experience more enjoyable.

“When you’re taking in the scenery, you won’t even realise how far you’ve walked,” he shared.

Across teams, participants found that small changes to their routines could make a meaningful difference over the course of a month.

Sometimes, All It Takes Is the First Step

While the leaderboard celebrated impressive step counts, some of the most memorable experiences came from participants who had initially been unsure about taking part.

For Rehana Benitta, even walking 500 metres had once seemed difficult.

“For me, even walking 500 metres felt like a big task,” she recalled.

When the Walkathon was announced, she wondered how far she could go. On her first day, she completed 5,000 steps, leaving her legs aching. But she returned the next day and continued building her routine.

Seeing her name on the first weekly leaderboard gave her further encouragement. Over time, she progressed to comfortably walking four kilometres.

“I am usually someone who hesitates to participate, often thinking, ‘I may not be able to do it.’ This initiative made me realise that sometimes all we need is to take the first step.”

The challenge also created opportunities for colleagues to spend time together outside their usual work routines.

On one occasion, Rehana, Saravanan R and Swetha G decided to walk together from Thiruvanmiyur railway station to the office, turning an ordinary commute into a shared memory.

For Suriya M, the motivation came towards the end of the challenge. After recording fewer than 80,000 steps each week during the first three weeks, he crossed 100,000 steps in the final week.

“It’s never too late to push yourself,” he reflected.

These experiences showed that participation was not only about topping the leaderboard. For many, the Walkathon offered a reason to try something new, develop a routine or simply spend more time being active.

Making Wellbeing Part of Everyday Life at LOWCODEMINDS

The Walkathon was one of the many activities organised throughout the year under the LOWCODEMINDS Wellness Initiative, which encourages our people to prioritise their wellbeing and take part in activities beyond their day-to-day work.

Rather than following a single format, the initiative brings different opportunities to engage, connect and build healthier routines in ways that suit each person.

For Saravanan R, the October challenge helped turn walking into a lasting habit.

“What started as a challenge gradually became part of my daily routine. I now walk not just to reach a target, but because it has become part of my lifestyle.”

This emphasis on wellbeing and participation is part of LOWCODEMINDS’ broader #PeopleFirst workplace philosophy.

The company’s commitment to building a supportive workplace has also received external recognition from Great Place To Work® India. In 2026, LOWCODEMINDS was recognised among India’s Top 100 Great Mid-size Workplaces and India’s Best Workplaces™ for Women in the Mid-size Category, Top 50.

For Ramasamy Kannan, the Walkathon reflected the encouragement he experiences within the organisation.

“Consistency comes naturally when you’re in an environment that supports and motivates you. When a workplace truly cares about its people and inspires them to achieve more, it becomes more than just a place to work. That’s what LOWCODEMINDS means to me, and I love being part of this team.”

As October came to an end, the final count stood at 10,906,419 steps. Some participants had strengthened routines they already followed, while others had discovered how much they could achieve by starting small.

The collective milestone was worth celebrating. Equally meaningful were the individual habits, shared experiences and encouragement that came with it.

And for many at LOWCODEMINDS, the walking has continued well beyond October.