What is 5K5K?

5K/5K is a call to action, a personal challenge to move us from wishing we were in better shape physically and financially, to actually doing something about it. We all want to be healthy and to live a more financially secure life, but most people need some encouragement. We need to know we are not alone and most people find it easier to begin an endeavor with a goal in mind and an event to celebrate reaching those goals. The goal in this process is simple, to complete a 5K (3.1 mile) run/walk and to pay off or save $5000. This will be the beginning of a process that will empower you. Even if you have never participated in a 5K run/walk, or attempted to payoff an amount as large as $5000 this is still for you. Once you see that progress can be made in reaching your life goals it will change your old way of thinking as you begin to take control of your life. What may start with 5K/5K could possibly lead to life changing experiences where you find yourself in the better shape physically and financially than you have ever been in your life. What does running a 5K and paying down $5000 in debt or saving $5000 have to do with each other? Everything. Both are hopes that at first glance seem like a nearly impossible goal to reach. When goals or plans are put into action, followed through with detailed plans, held accountable by fellow 5K/5K participants and celebrated as we complete the event then we move from wishing we could achieve our goals to encouraging others, sharing our success stories with those who we know are dealing with the same struggles we have been through. It has been said that money is the last taboo. People seldom discuss their personal finances with other people, unless things going really well. On the surface we want everyone to believe that things are fine and we don’t have issues with money. The reality is the average American has anywhere from $5000-$8000 in credit card debt and our national savings rate is less than 2%. That means on average Americans save $0.02 for every dollar earned. We are also less active than ever before as our lives become more and more hectic. We work longer hours and take less time for ourselves. If you begin to take steps to reduce debt and/or increase savings while working towards a fitness goal you will begin setting yourself apart from the average American. Denying reality will not change your circumstances, only a conscious decision to act will. Don’t miss out on a potentially life changing event. Sign up today as an individual, or organize a team to begin working towards completing the 5K/5K as you take control of you health, wealth, and life. An outline to get your started on your 5k5k can be found in this blog post.