Welcome to 5k Fridays.
I have thought long and hard about wanting to start a weekly post about BEING ACTIVE. When I started blogging I was given great advice. "Blog about what is real, be authentic and share what you're passionate about." In the blogging world there is much to be intimidated by. There are so many talented and all around inspiring people. It's easy to feel like you don't have much to add, or that you're not an expert on anything....
I love to run, yet I have never won a race.
I like to hike, but I've never summitted a mountain.
I live to ski, but cower in the shadow of most black diamond shoots.
The thing is... in spite of what I haven't yet achieved I'm still PASSIONATE about being active.
So even though I'm not yet a member of the NORTH FACE adventure team...yet? (that's funny) I'm just gonna go for it and share what I do know and love about being outside, exercising and cultivating an active family.
That's where "5K Fridays" comes into play. 5k friday is basically a challenge, or club, that if you're reading this post you now belong to. Each friday I'm going to commit to completing a 5K in one form or another, and challenge you to do the same. It could be walking, running, hiking, skiing, biking.... the goal is to simply be active for 3.1 miles. In addition to this ongoing challenge I will post an idea or tip, things I have learned about exercise and getting outside. Eventually I would love for this to be interactive, but for now the technological part of that is eluding me, so simply leave a comment to let me know if you're in, and what you plan to do or did!
That's it. Welcome to 5K friday.
I don't know why I'm so nervous right now, I assume it's because I think the possibilities are endless when we all do it together, and that excites me.
The TIP for today; Just start.
Tell yourself you will do something active for 5 minutes. It has been my experience that starting is the hardest part. If you start, you will always exceed your expectations.
There are so many of you already doing this and rocking it! Let me know what you are doing, or training for right now..... I would love to hear from you.
Lastly, I should let you know that I got this idea from here. I have been following their tweets for a while and loved the concept so much I wanted to expand upon it.
Happy 5k Friday,
Darci
Love the idea. I'm really sensitive to cold weather. So I exercise in doors. I just started working out on the Kinect 2 days ago and I'm enjoying it. I have a treadmill but am to afraid to use it while Hope is awake( the whole fingers in the wrong places- scares me).
Hoping for warm weather so I can do the out doors again.
Posted by: tracirerickson@hotmail.com | 02/25/2011 at 09:47 AM
Let me just tell you - I am LOVING your blog! I am so happy that I found it. You inspire me! I love reading about all of your fun ideas, it's obvious what a wonderful mom you are to your kids! I absolutely loved that luau idea, and your table setting was amazing if you ask me. Also, your new table and chairs are so much fun! What a fun new addition to your house.
Dan and I have been trying to get more active lately, but the snow and cold makes it so much harder! I have made it a goal of mine to get better at running this year. It is seriously a challenge for me!! I'm hoping that if I just do it more, it will {hopefully} get a little easier so that I can enjoy it more! Thanks for the motivation!
Posted by: Kristinanddan.blogspot.com | 02/25/2011 at 10:29 AM
Hi Darci! Aloha Friday :)
Just start...I will. I walk 'round our neighborhood when I feel like it, which, btw, is not often. I will just start to walk at least 4 times a week and on the off days I will exercise, like you said, 5 minutes...or 10 minutes. Thanks for the motivation! I will just start. I actually can't wait. :)
Have an awesome weekend.
Posted by: Lanz | 02/25/2011 at 11:01 AM
great idea.. new subscriber here!
Posted by: Kim | 02/25/2011 at 11:54 AM
great idea! my new year's resolution is to run a 5K. I'm on week 5 of the Couch 2 5K program. Never thought I'd be a runner before this!!
Posted by: Christi | 02/25/2011 at 12:32 PM
LOvin' your idea - especially just starting and especially starting it TODAY! Here's to a Happy 5k Friday today and many, many more to come!
Posted by: Tracy Marie | 02/25/2011 at 12:50 PM
Love it! Although I may not start until next Friday. At least the outside part -- it's cold today!
Posted by: Bethany | 02/25/2011 at 01:05 PM
Loving it! thanks for the motivation :) you're the best!
Posted by: sara davis | 02/25/2011 at 01:10 PM
Darci - I came across your blog through your sisters that I have followed through the scrapbooking stuff....and realized I remember you! I went to school with your husband and I even was at your wedding reception. I also was a friend of Mason. I just thought it was a small world, and would say! Your blog is really fun and I enjoy it!
Posted by: Brandi Christiansen | 02/25/2011 at 01:12 PM
Oops....meant to say Hi!
Posted by: Brandi Christiansen | 02/25/2011 at 01:13 PM
WHAT? You mean that to blog you have to be an expert at something? Someone should have told me...I've been blogging for nearly 5 years and I'm not an expert at anything. HA!
Congratulations on this endeavor.
Posted by: Lynn Mercurio | 02/25/2011 at 01:45 PM
I'm in!! Already walked 3.1 today. Yay me!!
Posted by: Allison | 02/25/2011 at 01:55 PM
OH I love this challenge. :) I'm game!
Posted by: Ellie | 02/25/2011 at 03:31 PM
wonderful idea!
Posted by: Kimberly | 02/25/2011 at 03:50 PM
I love this idea, needed the inspiration today and will be subscribing to your blog.
Posted by: Trina | 02/25/2011 at 05:44 PM
Love this 5K Friday thing. I am currently doing a 6 week + challenge so this will fit right in. I did my 5K + today on an exercise bike. I am over here from Stacy's blog. I have loved her blog for many years.
Posted by: Delilas | 02/25/2011 at 06:01 PM
sounds great!
Posted by: Aimee B. in Oregon | 02/25/2011 at 06:22 PM
Two weeks ago, I started a 12 week program with a trainer. In my first week, every effort I made to get to the gym was twarted (including my sesion with the trainer, who called in sick that day!). My second week (this week) while visiting my parents for a long weekend, we got snowed in and were stuck for the week. UGH!
So, Sunday I start again...12 weeks...focus, commit, ACTIVATE!
Posted by: Kasi | 02/25/2011 at 08:54 PM
The other night, after a frustrating day of dealing with the school district and the scout office I thought to myself "oh yeah, this is why I ran--to deal with all the stress in my life"
As we get closer to spring I am getting closer to being more active, but unlike years past, I don't want to be active to be part of a 'group' or to run races (i'm not fast)--I want to be active for my own happiness.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Alison | 02/26/2011 at 12:57 PM
I'm getting active by working out to biggest loser dvd's in the evening after dinner. I started about a month ago. I like the way I feel after I work out but the energy level after a long day of work, seeing how my 4 kids days went, making dinner, homework,etc... is very low... I'm trying to keep it up but its not easy. But now that I have you to help me stay motivated hopefully I will stick to it. Evenually, once the weather starts to get warmer the kids and I will get outside. I can't wait.
Posted by: Karen | 02/28/2011 at 07:09 AM
Great idea! I'm *supposed* to be training for a 10k in June (Camp Pendleton Mud Run in SoCal) and I'm thinking of doing the San Diego half marathon the weekend before because it benefits the Leukemia Society and my nephew was just diagnosed. Now, all I have to do is actually START! This is great motivation, I love the idea!
Posted by: katie | 03/02/2011 at 08:03 PM
What a awesome challenge! Last year, I joined a Women Can Run Clinic and started running 5k's and then by Nov a 10k, Feb 15K and March I did my first half marathon!
Live life, run longer!
Posted by: Angie Snead | 03/13/2011 at 05:12 AM
Love, love, love it! I've never really been consistent with being active and because of that I'm 80 lb. from my goal weight. Something about your challenge lit a fire under my butt, and as you said, I'm just going to start! Thank you for the inspiration!
Crystal
Posted by: Crystal McCormick | 03/14/2011 at 10:41 AM
Fantastic website you have here but I was curious about if you knew of any message boards that cover the same topics talked about in this article? I'd really love to be a part of group where I can get comments from other knowledgeable people that share the same interest. If you have any suggestions, please let me know. Cheers!
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