We want our patients to set a goal to walk, run, or walk/run a 5K (3.1mile) road race. Setting goals will help you in your journey to achieving your personal health and fitness goal. Setting a goal and achieving it is a great way to boost your confidence. Luckily My Bariatric Solutions patients' complete a post-op walking program which prepares them for their own personal exercise routine. When you commit yourself to a 5K (3.1 miles) race it will add a new purpose and accountability to your exercise program. There are many training programs that can be followed to help you reach your goal of completing a 5K (3.1mile) race.
http://www.walkjogrun.net/training/5k/training-plan.cfm?raceDt=04%2F06%2F2013&planId=5k-beg-walk
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_articles.asp?id=598
A lot of our patients know each other because they are relatives or from work or church. You can find yourself a training and race partner from these communities. Another great location to look for a training and race partner is on the My Bariatric Solution Facebook page. It will be great support on race day if we had a large number of My Bariatric Solutions patients in the same race. The following dates have multiple races in multiple locations.
April 6th
Baylor 5K for Special Olympics-Keller, TX
April 13th
Autism 5K-Whichita Falls, TX
Let's Get Physical 5K- Belton, TX (Killeen, Waco)
April 20th
Mayors 5K- Abilene, TX
Vikings Fun Run 5K- Highland Village, TX (Denton)
You can find more 5K races if these dates or locations do not fit into your schedule at these web sites:
Running in the USA
Cool Running
If you hear about any other 5K races feel free to post them on My Bariatric Solutions Facebook page.
Please send an email to our Exercise Specialist John Krikorian ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) letting him know which race you plan on completing.
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