Fitness Friday – Training For the EA SPORTS Active 5K!
What ever have I gotten myself in to?
The EA SPORTS Active 5K challenge, that’s what.
I’ve been asked and have accepted the position of Community Leader for the Charlotte, NC area. More details to follow in the future as that gets under way, but EA SPORTS wants to invite you to take part a 5K in your area! They’re also still looking for those interested in being community leaders, so head on over to the EA SPORTS Active Website for details!
I was hanging out with a friend the other day and he decided he was going for a run. I thought to myself, “I know how to run! I did it once in gym class and I used to rock the run on EA SPORTS Active, I can do this!” I told him I was going to run with him and he outright laughed at me. We’ve known each other for years and apparently knows me better than I know myself.
Insisting I can not only run, but keep up for the 3.1 miles (totaling 5K), he was left with no choice but to allow me to join him. I put on my cutest running outfit, complete with my EA SPORTS Active tee and new sneaks that looked positively ADORABLE and told the hubs I was headed out (he seemed to giggle at this, too. What’s with these guys?)
I get outside and he asks if I’m ready. Well, NO. Not YET. Geez. All my neighbors are outside and I don’t want anyone actually WATCHING me.
Fine. We’ll start by walking.
Now we’re at the end of the road. “Ready to run yet?”, he asks.
“Uh…well…I mean, there’s a HILL, so shouldn’t we wait until we get up that?”
He he he.
Top of the hill – end of the street. I’m left with no choice now. I start to jog.
“Hmmm…” I think to myself, “This isn’t so bad…yeah, I can do this. If I remember to breathe, I can totally run. Yeah. I’m running! Look at me! I’m running! Oh. Wait. Hmm…breathing seems a bit tougher. Geez, my side is starting to hurt. I hate this.”
Out loud, I say “I’m bored now. I wanna walk. I hear women lose more weight if they alternate running and walking. You go ahead.”
After a hearty eye roll and an “I told you so”, we decided that maybe instead of just diving into a 5K run, I need to actually get READY for a 5K run. We’ve laid out a game plan to walk every night for a week, then power-walk for a week and a half, followed by a light jog and then a run.
I’m also going to follow the training program designed by EA SPORTS Active trainer, Gerard Recio, who has designed a training program (viewable in PDF format off the EA SPORTS Active Website) including 18 great EA SPORTS Active workouts to help you get into shape and get me ready for my 5K challenge.
After all, I want to LEAD this 5K, not the last to cross the finish line!
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Thanks for the heads up on this Julie. I was going to be running a 5k for our local schools on October 17 already, so I signed up to be a community leader too. I started running because of the EA Sport Active so this only seemed appropriate. Now I’m even more excited!!
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It’s a start Julie. You Go Girl.
My Hubs is 6’4″ and I’m 4’11″ – he’s run 11 Marathons and numerous 1/2 Marathons and talked me into running with him a few years back. It’s not fair…. as I’d have to do double the work to equal one of his strides – But I prevailed and rocked a 5K while he ran the Marathon.
I also found that running outside is much different than running on a treadmill the hard way.
Every now and then, I forget and think I should go for a run. Then I remember that I can’t, and that I don’t have Wolverine’s immune system. Anyway, you go girl!xxxoooxxx
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Best of skill in getting into shape! I remember being able to run – it was a wonderful feeling indeed.
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You go girl! I haven’t in run in ummmmm years, so I would totally be in the same boat! Go get ‘em! You can do it!
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Julie, I am so excited to do the 5K. Although, I will not be able to run it I will be walking it. I can’t wait.
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You are hysterical! I’m amazed and I’ll be cheering you on from the West coast!
Now this is just some freaky kind of peer pressure. I was halfway through the post when I saw “be the first to comment and be the envy of all your peers” and what did I do? I came down and clicked. You are scary Julie.
Anyway, I will be getting back to EA active first, but best of luck to you!
HEY! I was not the first. I was fifth pick for kickball. That is just wrong.
.-= Vicki@frugalmomknowsbest´s last blog ..Self-realization sucks. =-.
Best of Luck with your Run. I think taking it slows a good approach. I like walking much better.
.-= shawn´s last blog ..Web 2.0 has been great =-.
I keep saying I’m going to…but then I put it off. And then I remember, I’m doing great on my diet and I’ve lost a little weight and muscle weighs more than fat and I don’t want to get on the scale & have it go up (isn’t it amazing how we can rationalize)…so now, I’ve set a goal weight where when I hit it, I can start working out and if I go up a few lbs it won’t kill me. I just have to get there and then stick to it. Just 3 lbs to go… (oh the power of the mind)
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First of all yeah! thanks for the linky love! Nothing like sharing your misery!
Secondly, I have left you a little lovin’ on my site!
.-= Vicki@frugalmomknowsbest´s last blog ..It’s Award time! =-.
Go Julie! Baby steps. Better you than me. I ran for 4 years in track in high school. I’ve fulfilled my quota for my lifetime. Elipticals are more my speed these days.
.-= Bumbles´s last blog ..ON BLOGGING ~ Reader Dumping… =-.
Hey Julie! I came across your profile from Seven Clown Circus and the Moxie Media journey. I’m from SC too…Lexington. I’ve enjoyed reading about your weight loss from Wii, as I’ve struggled with weight since having my son. I look forward to getting to know you!
Hey Julie! I came across your profile from Seven Clown Circus and the Moxie Media journey. I’m from SC too…Lexington. I’ve enjoyed reading about your weight loss from Wii, as I’ve struggled with weight since having my son. I look forward to getting to know you!
wow thats sounds awesome and i think i cant do that. my feet easily hurts and im not just saying it. Maybe there’s something wrong with my feet. i dont know… Good luck!
.-= scart´s last blog ..Had this for dinner! =-.
you go girl!
cheering your up from manila!
in my case, it’s the opposite though
i’m underweight, so i’m trying to gain fats
thank you and good luck
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