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5k FUN RUN/WALKLindsay Kuchenbrodlindsay_k423@yahoo.comMarch 11th, 2015Fitness lifestyle design

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IntroductionFor my Course Project, I decided to do a local 5k run.

The run/walk was through Volusia Pines Elementary School and all of the proceeds went to building a playground for the students.

I participated in this 5k fun run/walk with my peer and friend.

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Engagement ActivitiesI chose to participate in a 5k walk/run because I have always wanted to do one and the location is near where I live.

Although the walk/run is not until May, I plan on jogging, walking, and running during the event and stretching before it starts. For my activity logs, I will be jogging at least one day a week to increase my stamina.

I am looking forward to this 5k because I know I will enjoy it and it is a fun way to exercise.

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SportsmanshipSportsmanship is being a good team player, respecting everyone around you, and handling defeat or victory with grace and manners. Being a good sport means that you congratulate the winning team, keeping your head held high and knowing that winning is not everything.

For my course project, my friend and I encouraged each other during the run and were good sports even when we didnt come in first place. There were even strangers who ran past us and said we were doing a great job.

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Sports in other Cultures5ks in the United States and in other countries have very little differences. They are both participated in for sport, competition, and for enjoyment. They even sometimes have the same theme, like the color run.

In-School ResourcesMy activity is not offered at my school, only locally in the community.

My school offers a variety of activities like football, soccer, volleyball, tennis, golf, baseball, and softball.

Website that lists athletics offered at my school http://myvolusiaschools.org/school/DeltonaHigh/Pages/Athletics.aspx

Community ResourceYou can find many 5k runs in my community, but they are not offered through one specific organization. Many of the 5k runs in my community are offered in order to raise money or create awareness.

In my community, there are a variety of sports that anyone can sign up to participate in, like volleyball, cheerleading, or softball. These are offered at the YMCA for a membership fee.

Website listing activities offered at the YMCA http://www.ymca.net/swim-sports-play

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Final Thoughts & ReflectionsIt was important to participate in this project because it taught me how exercising and staying fit can also be a fun and rewarding experience.

I really enjoyed the 5k run/walk, so I would definitely participate in one again.

I learned that I can really achieve anything I want to if I just put my whole mind and body up to it.

During the actual 5k, I jogged about half of it and fast-walked the other half. I felt great and empowered to keep going and reach my goal of completing the race. I could feel all of my hard work these past few months finally paying off.

I would recommend participating in a 5k run/walk to anyone I know because it was a great experience.