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Walk or run at your own pace with the Warrior Dash Virtual 5K! WSU Health Advocates are teaming up with the Gym Buddy Program for our annual 5K. <\/span>This event will take place from August 23rd<\/span>\u201328<\/span>th<\/span>\u00a0follow along on social media for more event updates and\u00a0<\/span>details<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re anything like me\u2013where you spent the last year binge watching every <\/span>show<\/span> there is on Netflix\u2013this is a great way to start the semester on a healthy and <\/span>active note<\/span>. <\/span>There\u2019s no shame in walking and no fear of coming in last place because I can go at my o<\/span>wn pace.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Now, how do I run a virtual 5K? Let me tell you how:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”How to Participate Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%”]<\/p>\n Unlike a regular 5K where everyone shows up at the starting line and you run as a herd towards the finish \u2013<\/span>\u00a0you\u00a0<\/span>now\u00a0<\/span>have the ability to<\/span>\u00a0walk or run at your own pace.\u00a0<\/span>Here\u2019s what you do:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”Sign-Up for the Warrior Dash” admin_label=”Sign-Up Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Sign-up to participate in the Warrior Dash to indicate it you are walking or running in this race.<\/p>\n Warrior Dash costs $20 to enter, which you will receive a 5K t-shirt after completing your race. You can pay online or drop off cash at the WELL located under the stairs in the IWC.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Download an app on your smartphone to track your distance and pace.” admin_label=”Apps Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n There\u2019s tons of apps to download that can help track your distance and pace, as well as your route! Download one of these apps to help keep track of your time.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Plan out your 5K” admin_label=”Plan 5K Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n With a virtual 5K you can walk 1K a day or run all five at once!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There are several walking trails around Winona, such as around Lake Winona,\u00a0<\/span>Levee<\/span>\u00a0Park or even consider taking a walk across the\u00a0<\/span>bridge over the\u00a0<\/span>Mississip<\/span>pi River.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Share your 5K on Social Media” admin_label=”Social Media Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\nHow do you participate in a virtual 5K?<\/strong><\/h2>\n