Mile A Day 5K

by Ben Dempsey

Two months ago, I started a fitness challenge. The only requirement? To be active for at least a mile a day by either walking, running, cycling, or swimming.

75 people jumped onboard and started encouraging each other in the Facebook group. They also started Tweeting and tagging pictures with #mileaday. During those two months, the group grew to 120 people. And the really exciting part? We have conservatively logged over 6,100 miles together!

For the third month, I wanted to make the challenge even bigger. I decided to organize a virtual 5K, with all of the proceeds going to charity.

I have worked in the healthcare industry for 13 years, and have had the pleasure of working with pediatric patients fighting cancer. Childhood cancer gets overlooked when it comes to specialized fundraising and research. I chose the Rally Foundation to be the charity of choice for the virtual 5K, because they are leading the fight against childhood cancer.

I am excited about the difference this group will make via the virtual 5K. It’s a great way to support a good cause, and also have a reason to get out and exercise to improve our own lives as well.

You can join the #mileaday group to follow along, and prepare for the 5K. Some members have also utilized the C25K (Couch to 5K) app to help prepare for the distance.

Here’s how you can get involved:

Mile A Day 5K 4 Charity

When: November 23rd, 2013 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

How: $10 entry to walk, run, or cycle 3.1 miles via Razoo Fundraising Page

If you have questions, you can also contact me at [email protected].

I’ll  be cheering you on as you join us in the virtual 5K!