5K Challenge

Alright Gang, Spring has arrived and warmer weather is trying to creep in. I think it's time we've all given ourselves an extra challenge. So here it is. I am challenging each of you to participate in a 5k walk, jog, or stroll (for the youngins). I know each of us can do it!

This would be a wonderful family activity for family home evening or any other time of the week. Whether you choose to do a race put on by an organization in your community or do your own family race is fine. You can go to the America's Running Routes site to map out your own trail.

I'm encouraging everyone to complete this challenge before the end of April! Trust me, it can be fun and done!

Here are a few rules:

• Walk or jog in a 5K by the end of April.
• Take pictures (at least one) so that we can post them on the blog
• Have Fun!

I'm looking forward to hearing about the races!!!

Need some ideas to make a family 5K a bit more fun? Here's a few:

• Pass out ribbons after everyone finishes
• Have a picnic afterwards
• Do your 5K on a greenbelt or in a park (somewhere pretty)
• Encourage each other while you go

Week 11 Weigh In

Week 10 Weigh In

Delay

I GREATLY apologize for the delay of the weigh in stats! I will have them posted later today (Tuesday). I planned on posting as usual on Sunday even though we were in California, but it turned out that we didn't have internet access as we expected. We arrived home at 2:00 am this morning and am now headed off to bed. I did not forget!!! Again, I am SUPER SORRY!!!

WARNING!!!

Let this be a warning for everyone!! When you only run twice and that's all for your weekly exercises. When you don't pay attention to your caloric intake daily like you had been. THIS IS WHAT WILL HAPPEN! Let this be a reminder that even after the final weigh in, we still need to manage ourselves. I didn't count my calories once this week, I hardly worked out AND I participated in our ward chili and dessert cook off with an extra pie eating contest at the end. This morning I feel gross and physically un healthy. Now instead of woe is me about it, I'm starting again TODAY!

Week 9 Weigh In

Week 8 Weigh In

Great Job Jon!

I just wanted to say awesome job to Jon! Last night, despite the big snowflakes that were coming down, he ran 8.7 miles in 1hr and 50 mins straight! (And his route included some good hills too!) His original goal was to run a 7 mile route he had planned, but he surpassed it! Great job!!! The furthest he had ran straight before was 5 miles. He did a wonderful job!