EA SPORTS Active 5K Challenge… Getting my rear in gear!
I found out about the EA SPORTS Active 5K Challenge on Twitter earlier this month.
Basically, the purpose is to take your exercise routine to the next level by training for a 5K using EA SPORTS Active for the Wii. No specific race, just one in your community that’s being held between October 17th and November 15th of this year.
I’ve walked my share of 5Ks, but never run one, so I decided to sign up and make that my goal. The question was which one? I’ve done the Turkey Trot in DC before, but that’s not until Thanksgiving, so I had to search for something sooner. When I saw the list of races in the DC Metro area, “Get Your Rear in Gear” stuck out to me because of its clever name. When I clicked on its homepage for more information, I got it. It’s an event run by the Colon Cancer Coalition to raise funds and increase awareness about this terrible disease.
I teared up. This was meant to be. My aunt Annie lost her fight with colon cancer just 6 weeks ago.
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o I registered for the run and also signed up to become an EA SPORTS Active 5K Challenge Community Leader. As a Community Leader, I’ll be leading a group of challengers through the 5K, keep them motivated, host training sessions, and write about my experience. We’ll all get team t-shirts to wear during the run, and I’ll receive a complimentary copy of the new More Workouts program (coming out in November), as a thank you. I named my team Joie de Vivre, in memory of my aunt, who was so full of life!
Check out the list of Community Leaders and see if there’s a 5K being organized in your city! Email the leader in your area and then sign up: easportsactive5kchallenge.eventbrite.com to officially be included in the challenge. If you’d like to donate to my fundraising efforts, I’d greatly appreciate it! You can do so by visiting my donation page.
I’m traveling this week, so I’ll officially start training on Saturday. That will give me 6 weeks to get in running shape! Now all I need is a few good team members to join me. There’s a training schedule on the EA SPORTS Active website to use as a guide with a 4-week program for those that want to run/walk the 5K and another for those that would like to run the entire distance (me!). Each workout is about 20-30 minutes in length and alternates between workouts on the Wii and jogs/walks outside. To make it a 6-week program, I’ve added one week of easy intensity workouts and an extra week of medium intensity. I’ve already loaded the workout into my Wii. It includes a little bit of cardio and a whole lot of lower body exercises. The great thing is that I can totally customize it if there’s something that’s not working for me, or if I find it to be too easy. That’s what I love about EA SPORTS Active. That and the fact that it’s helped me lose 20 pounds since August! If you don’t have a Wii already, now might be the right time to get your hands on a console, since the price just dropped by $50 yesterday.
I have a copy of EA SPORTS Active to give away so that one of my readers can join me on this challenge! To enter, please leave a relevant comment. I’d love a little motivation. 
For extra entries:
- Blog about this giveaway, linking back to this post.
- Subscribe to my feed (or let me know if you already do).
- Follow me on Twitter (@OhMariana) and tweet about this giveaway: I want to ‘get my rear in gear’ with #EASActive! Win a copy from @ohMariana – http://bit.ly/1RfflI
- Grab my button (at the bottom of the page) and link to me in your sidebar or blog roll.
- Become a fan of Riding With No Hands on Facebook (or tell me if you are already!)
Contest ends: Monday, October 12th, 2009 11:59 pm EST. US entries only. Leave a separate comment for each entry & a valid email address/blog URL. Winner, chosen at random, has 3 days to claim their prize.
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My daughter has a Wii and she would love this. Thanks
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Would LOVE to win this…I’ve been wanting a WII for a long time and now that the price has gone down, I might be able to afford one. I have struggled with my weight for years and have a hard time finding a FUN way to lose weight. I hope I win!!
If everyone aged 50 years old or older were screened regularly, as many as 60% of deaths from this cancer could be avoided. I work for the American Cancer Society and I wish people would just get screened for this already – its so preventable! Good for you for running! Thanks! thebubbledies(at)gmail(dot)com
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We are a family that wanted a Wii ever since its inception but I just couldn’t justify buying one so this would be a great family gift
I would love to win this, I’ve been wanting to get it for awhile now. I’ve been using my Wii Fit, but after about a year and a half its getting kinda redundant. Thanks for the chance!
i would love some motivation too. i’ve been doing the same workout dvd and jogging for months now. i’ve only lost 10 lbs this whole YEAR. i have so far to go!
I have Wii Fit and I love it! I would really love this one as well. It looks great! Good luck training for your 5K:)
.-= Amy Kiger´s last blog ..One Tooth Out, One Tooth In =-.
The Wii is an excellent way to get (and stay) in shape. It is so nice b/c you don’t fell like you are working out. I wish you the best of luck in your training!
Ooh, great giveaway – I could use a lot of motivation too!
It is wonderful to have others behind you and helping in the quest for a healthy lifestyle. Keep your mind in the game and your mind will take you great places. Willpower is great motivation
My daughter has been wanting this, but I’m the one that really needs it – she motivates me …
We have a Wii and Wii fit but I’d like to kick it up a notch – love to win this!
I would love this – we had to give up the gym membership due to finances so this would be great!
Being a mom leaves little time for yourself – this would help to motivate me to get up and workout and I can do it at home!!
My sister has this game, we live in different states and I would love to challenge her in a contest to see who can get the best results. It would be fun to see how we both looked at the family reunion next summer!
Two of my grandsons live with me and they have a Wii. I’ve never tried to play on it, but now you’ve inspired me to. Good luck to you!
I have the Wii Fit and this would be a nice addition to it. My favorite Wii game is the boxing. Great stress reliever.
I think you are managing to motivate a lot of people yourself. The name of your team is great! Thanks for the contest.
great giveaway… i came over from the mother load
Need this to get more cardio in a fun way……do not want blood pressure medicine. trying to drop a few lbs and get more fit
This would be great to have to help manage my weight. My kids would enjoy playing it too. Thanks.
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I have the Wii fit and absolutely adore it.
.-= Becky´s last blog ..T-Ball =-.
I have the Wii and I’d love to try this. The treadmill just isn’t working for me. Like you, I could use a lot of motivation.
Your post is very motivating. By the way, I’m very sorry to hear about your aunt.
I’d love to win this to give to my brother for Christmas! He’s currently trying to lose 30 pounds!
Keep with it. There is no more important investment than your own health
I have heard from a friend that this has really gotten her kids up and going. I would really like to get my kids up and moving too…great product!
Wii sports can really get you moving but you get to stay inside where it’s cool… and no one can laugh at you! LOL!
I would love this, be so nice to have a game to play with cold weather coming
this would be a great thing to use to get in shape! especially with cooler weather coming. I can’t believe you have lost so much weight using this since august, that is fantastic!
Snow already. This would be great for staying in shape this winter.
This could help me lose 40lbs, that I need to drop.
Very smart to use this to help with your training.
You are looking to reach a goal, not only for yourself, but for others. Never think you will not succeed. Stay poitive and focused. After it is all behind you remember to reward yourself.
Please enter me! I love WII. I used wii fit for a little exercise and it is fun…i’ve heard great things about the ea active
This game wqould be nice to get for my son, thanks for the chance
I would love to win this, I could really use this to get the exercise. Thankyou!
Wow do I ever need to win this. My daughter and I are trying to get motivated to exercise everyday, but it is so hard.
I am getting bored with my WII Fit, would love to be able to switch it up a bit.
.-= Danielle´s last blog ..Day 1 =-.
I get bored easily with any exercise routine I do and this would be great to help change it up a little and give more options.
My youngest boy tells me I need exercise he is a good motivator. We end up playing twister with the DVD. Lots of movement their and what a great motivator
I twittered and am following you.
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I’d love this so I can lose some of my baby weight
I tweeted http://twitter.com/JulieMeagan/status/4787101309
Wow, I never even thought of training seriously with a Wii, but this is really inspiring. I have a limited amount of space, so this is perfect for me.
I enjoy doing the WII fit but, it is getting a little boring and my 9 year old usually kicks my butt. This looks great!
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