Anyone inerested in joining me in a Virtual 5k?

kayjosh2422
kayjosh2422 Posts: 864 Member
edited November 10 in Social Groups
With this virtual race you can walk, use the treadmill or run outside. You can run your race at your pace wherever you like. I would love for everyone to challenge themselves to this. The date is Jan. 25th, that's a Sunday but you can do yours anytime that weekend. Than we will have 3 more in Feb, March and April. That way you can see how you improve as you drop more weight. This isn't about becoming a runner, just walking if you want. On the day of the race I will post a topic "race times" and you can post your time. It's not about being the fastest, it's about the commitment and the completion. Once you compete in all 4 I am sure we will all see a difference in our time. Who's in?

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  • Arbelina
    Arbelina Posts: 102 Member
    nice idea - I am in! I am doing a couch-to-10 km training plan at Endomondo right now, so that fits quite nicely (hopefully I will also stick to it ;) )
  • dbanks80
    dbanks80 Posts: 3,685 Member
    You can count me in. I am a regular runner but I can encourage others.
  • JenNicole11
    JenNicole11 Posts: 1,834 Member
    I just started running again after an injury while training for a 1/2 marathon, so I would love to join! I have a lot of catching up to do :smile:
  • marissalea93
    marissalea93 Posts: 55 Member
    I'm in! I haven't ran since my 5k in October :(
  • Globug583
    Globug583 Posts: 23 Member
    edited January 2015
    I love walking and try everyday to get those 5 miles. Today I made it to 4.48 Consider me in! ;)
  • Soybeaner
    Soybeaner Posts: 126 Member
    I'm in! Remind me some how as it gets closer. I did C25K months ago after my youngest was born. Right now the 5K distance is perfect for me - fun run without dull. I am in the Midwest and run outside all year long. Love it!
  • LeelooX2014
    LeelooX2014 Posts: 157 Member
    This sounds fun, now if the temp would just be above zero!
  • Farmgirlfit85
    Farmgirlfit85 Posts: 65 Member
    I'm training for a 5k anyway! So this sounds great!
  • kayjosh2422
    kayjosh2422 Posts: 864 Member
    looking forward to our Virtual 5k this weekend..how about you?
  • scrapbookingtm
    scrapbookingtm Posts: 1,916 Member
    Love the idea. Sounds like great fun and motivation. I'm not sure if I'll be available but I will try to participate.
  • Shrynkabelle
    Shrynkabelle Posts: 32 Member
    I'm just starting out, but what the heck, I can walk it. It will be interesting to see improvements in the following months :blush:
  • kayjosh2422
    kayjosh2422 Posts: 864 Member
    Love the idea. Sounds like great fun and motivation. I'm not sure if I'll be available but I will try to participate.
    You can do it anytime this weekend Friday thru Sunday!
  • kayjosh2422
    kayjosh2422 Posts: 864 Member
    I'm just starting out, but what the heck, I can walk it. It will be interesting to see improvements in the following months :blush:

    Exactly!!

  • watersm04
    watersm04 Posts: 190 Member
    Sounds like alot of fun. I will do a run/walk combo on the treadmill either Sat or Sun. This will be my benchmark and I'll look to improve on the next ones. Great idea!!!
  • AmandaStrickland1
    AmandaStrickland1 Posts: 58 Member
    I'm in... I will also walk/run on Saturday or Sunday. Fun!!
  • AmandaStrickland1
    AmandaStrickland1 Posts: 58 Member
    I'm in... I will also walk/run on Saturday or Sunday. Fun!!

    Just re-read and saw its on Sunday... So I will do it then :-)
  • walking_woman
    walking_woman Posts: 127 Member
    Count me in. I will be walking it out :)
  • rose1617
    rose1617 Posts: 469 Member
    Count me in! I always do at least one 4 mile run on the weekends, so I'll just do this instead.
  • kayjosh2422
    kayjosh2422 Posts: 864 Member
    Remember you can do this challenge anyday day Friday, Saturday or Sunday. I will make a post for everyone to post their time and maybe I can get the lady that made our wonderful weight loss spreadsheet to make one for this to show how we improve each month!
  • AmandaStrickland1
    AmandaStrickland1 Posts: 58 Member
    That's a great idea! Great motivation too!
  • twitch82
    twitch82 Posts: 119 Member
    Sounds like fun. I'm in.
  • KayKayCPA
    KayKayCPA Posts: 8 Member
    I'm in
  • walking_woman
    walking_woman Posts: 127 Member
    I have my route mapped out. It is 4.88km. The route is now loaded into my phone. Now to actually get out there and walk it ;) . The day is grey. Tomorrow it is supposed to rain. So it is best that I do this now ;) .

    I know I will get my 10K foot prints in today :) The only other goal for today is to drink 8 glasses of water. None of which I will drink before walking. Or I will have to take a shortcut home.

    For sanity, safety and mental calmness I designed the walk to be able to take a short cut incase it is farther than i can go today.

    Both MapMyFitness and MapPedometer have a great tool for generating routes. They give you distance and the ability to send them to your phone :)
  • walking_woman
    walking_woman Posts: 127 Member
    Reporting in :)

    5.16km - 8,198 Steps - 1:02:24 - AvPace 19:27

    I feel great. Other than my thighs freezing it was a great walk. I trust you all are complete the challenge.
  • AmandaStrickland1
    AmandaStrickland1 Posts: 58 Member
    Also did my walk/jog ... 3.1 miles (5k) on treadmill - 52:05 minutes. Not as good as I wanted, but that only gives me reason to improve, right!? And considering it's my first one EVER, I'm proud :)
  • mimi4janda
    mimi4janda Posts: 97 Member
    Count me in. Just saw the post. Walking for sure. If the weather cooperates I will go outside, if not treadmill for me.
  • stellyrunner3
    stellyrunner3 Posts: 5 Member
    im in, sounds fun :smile:
  • MrsDillPickle
    MrsDillPickle Posts: 10 Member
    Soybeaner wrote: »
    I'm in! Remind me some how as it gets closer. I did C25K months ago after my youngest was born. Right now the 5K distance is perfect for me - fun run without dull. I am in the Midwest and run outside all year long. Love it!



    I tried C25k too! It is such a great App!! Will try and do the Feb and March 5ks!
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