What is A Virtual 5k?

So virtual 5k sounds crazy right? Well it is a little bit, but here's the Plan. Basically a Virtual 5k, is a way to cross the distances and be supportive group of people all ready to get out there and do something! Each week we will support each other in training, help our friends get motivated and get healthy.  Then the first week of December 2012, we see how far we have all come and have friends all over the world getting out there and being active by completing a 5k (3.1miles).

How to you join in!?
Step1:  Commit to TRYING to do a 5k walk/run.
Step 2: Fill out the form,- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG1SY0tzdlVuWGY2bS1IRHp3U3lPRUE6MQ this will be used to help with random prizes for participating.
Step 3: Each week you will fill out a form that will track your progress on training.  This will be complied each week to give you a updated totals overall! (Weeks Will Run Sunday to Monday, Starting on September 16th 2012)
Step 4: Keep up the hard work each week! This is about having fun, and getting healthy.  Don't be hard on yourself if you have a bad week.
Step 5: The first week of December (2-8th 2012) Do your 5K run, and Track your time on the final form.
Step 6: Be proud that you finished no matter what, and check in for results! (You'll be amazed at what you can accomplish in 12 weeks!)

Rules:
First and foremost, this is for FUN and to be motivated to get healthy (or stay healthy!)
Treadmills or being outside are both completely acceptable,  so is Walking, Jogging, or Running. its just good to get moving!
This isn't about watching the clock or trying to beat a time unless that is your PERSONAL goal.
This is all in good fun, anyone can participate! Lets be supportive and helpful and keep the bashing out of this.

Prizes!!!
Prizes will be randomly awarded each week just for participating and tracking your progress, any level of activity will be entered for prizes. Number of prizes will depend on what is donated.

Interested in Donating Prize? Please send me a message on Plurk (Rainlover1985) or Ravelry (Rainlover)!

Questions! Please ask away, I will make a list of FAQ's as they come in!