Fitness Foodie Facts Friday 10/24

Since the blog originally started off as a 5k blog, I decided today's post will be a how to get started kind of thing and also a reminder not to get discouraged. I've only done two 5ks but the ones I've done and the ones I am interested in doing have no set time. It's not a race and you don't have to run. Its strictly for fun and charity. People of any size, or any weight can do it.

A 5k is short for 5 kilometers which is 3.1 miles. It may sound like a lot for someone that has never run or walked that but its really not especially when you are keeping busy while walking it. Either bring a friend or friends or listen to music and the time passes like that -snaps fingers-

The first time I actually paid attention to the distance I was walking was when I visited NY. In my hometown they have an elevated walkway over the Hudson River. It is exactly 1.28 miles one way, so roughly 2.5 miles when walked both ways and then count the distance (and it was a distance) back to the car. I walked with my cousin and we talked the entire time

Same week we went to the city and walked around nearly the entire day. I mean we walked for hours and I know it was well over 3.1 miles but I barely noticed.

Originally I didn't feel qualified to do a blog dedicated for 5ks because I don't know much myself and I am still learning. However, everything I do post, workout clothes, healthy recipes, music to listen to, food facts about soda and other things you are putting in your body, cardio all of that aids to getting you prepared to be a happier, healthier you and me and more prepared to complete a 5k or a 10k or even a full marathon if you want someday.

First is......training. Which I honestly never did. I just signed up and walked them BUT if you feel the need to train there is a free app called Couch to 5k that, to my knowledge, is available for both iPhones and Android. Everyday it will give you a workout that each day will build over the course of 9 weeks until you can run a 5k.

The next step would be to find a 5k you are interested in. Soon, I will have a section for a few 5ks across the top of my blog, currently there are only 3 but you can either search online for them. Most runs i heard about through facebook to be honest but there is a great website http://www.active.com/running/5k where you can search for 5ks in your area. There are all kinds from glow in the dark paint runs, to color runs, warrior dash and so many more. Or just ones that are held to raise money for a special purpose. The last two runs I did it went to the special olympics. There is a 5k coming up next month and the money goes to a no kill animal shelter, being an animal lover I find that worth it.