Check-In #3
CONGRATULATIONS on making it to day 30 of the challenge! AMAZING!!! Now we need you to officially check in by leaving a comment on this blog post, answering the following questions:
- Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025?
- How are you feeling?
- Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5?
- What have you learned from this challenge?
- Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge?
Categories
Yes
Accomplished
No
Consistency is key
Yes
Jen Henderhan Check-in #3
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025?
YES!
How are you feeling?
GREAT!
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5?
YES!
What have you learned from this challenge?
I LOVE MAY! because of this challenge.
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge?
ABSOLUTELY!
1 Yes!!!!
2 Pretty good.
3 thinking about it
4 put on your shoes and go even when you don’t want to
5 Yes it’s the jump start I need for summer!
1-yes
2-Sore but proud of myself for sticking with it everyday
3-No
4-Persevere no matter the circumstances. Community is important. I LOVED the podcast and it was what I needed to push through on difficult days!
5-Yes! So thankful to be able to do it.
Yes I have walked/ jogged/run every day!!
I feel great and a few pounds lighter 🙂
Sorry I can’t attend
I have learned that I am stronger than I thought
I am glad I participated. I look forward to it every year!!
yes
Fine
No
A lot
Not really😀
1. It’s been rough here at the end of the I wear myself out with yardwork and school, but I get up each morning and do it. 2. Right now, I’m exhausted, but I do enjoy my early morning walks. 3. Would like to come, will have to see. 4. That school, yardwork and walking tire me out towards the end. 5. Yes I am!
Chadd Martin
1) yes
2) feeling good!
3) no
4) I love the fitness it brings each spring and shows what you can do with a goal and some discipline
5) yes
1. Yes
2. Good
3. No sadly. I live in FL
4. I really look forward to this each May and proving to myself I can do this even when I am exhausted.
5. YES
Yes
Legs feel like lead
Unfortunately no
I January I thought I’d never be able to run again. So excited and praising God that I have been able to do this.
Yes
Yes, I have walked more than 3.1 miles per day everyday in May. I feel really good about it. Not so much at first. It was stressful and my hip hurt. But as I walked more, the pain went away!!! Not planning to be at the Musik Festival. I learned I can do whatever I think I can. I’m so happy I did this. I’m going to keep doing it in June. Thank you for talking me into it!
1. Yes!
2. Great!
3. 😢 I’m out of town, but maybe I’ll plan to do a virtual 5K.
4. So much fun doing it with other people and a great way to get away from the busyness and decompress a little bit.
5. Yes!
Yes
Really good
No
That you can never give up.
Yes
Yes
Great!
Maybe
Perseverance
Yes!
1. Yes
2. Great
3. No
4. It gets easier every year.
5. Yes
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? YES
How are you feeling? PRETTY FLY
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? NEGATIVE
What have you learned from this challenge? A MONTH IS A LONG TIME LOL
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? TBD ON JUNE 1
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? Yes!!! Walk mostly
How are you feeling? A little discouraged, I wanted to finish a RUNNER. I’m getting there, it WILL happen!!
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? On man, i WISH!!
What have you learned from this challenge?
Discipline is key in all aspects of life. Spiritually, Mentally, and Physically
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Always!!
Yes
Excited to finish the gospel today! A little sore, but happy to have started moving regularly.
We won’t make it – my mother in law is turning 60 and that’s the day of her party.
With daily discipline, big things are possible in a short time.
Oh yeah!
Yes!!
Ok. Ready to be done
No
I can make time for exercise consistently if I’m committed to it
Yes
1. Yes!
2. Tired, but proud
3. Cannot due to a conflict
4. Taking time for a daily 5k has been great for my mental health
5. Absolutely!
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025?
– absolutely
How are you feeling?
– ready to keep going
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5?
– yes where do I find more information
What have you learned from this challenge?
– a better mindset towards setting and accomplishing goals
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge?
– Mays coming!!!!!!!!!
Yes I have completed at least a 5K every day intentionally.
I’m feeling tired and sore.
Lord willingly, I intend to be at the JPM 5K in Apple Creek.
I’ve learned that I can make time for the 5K and scripture reading in May so I need to make that a habit or priority all year along.
I’m always glad that I signed up for 5K May! I LOVE the podcast. I especially loved the journal this year! I have even done every picture challenge this year so far!!
THANK YOU!!
Yes
Tired but happy
No
Intentionality wins. Discipline!
Yes. Thank you!
Kyle Burleson 🙂
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? Yes!
How are you feeling? Blown away!
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? Unsure
What have you learned from this challenge? That I have more time to exercise in my day then I realized!
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Absolutely!
1. Yes
2. Great
3. No
4. Keeps me motivated
5. absolutely
1. Yes
2. Great!
3. No
4. Consistency and perseverance is rewarding.
5. Yes, it helped both physically and mentally.
1. Yes
2. Tired
3. No
4. That I’m out of shape
5. Yes
Yes 👏
Great! 😊
I am not
I’ve learned that I love a challenge
Super glad I singed up for 2025. I missed it last year
Yes, so glad. I am feeling tired this morning but most days I feel great. I will check out the 5k in July- not sure if I can make it. I have learned that I can push myself more than I think I can. Absolutely!!
Yes
Good
Not sure yet
Consistency
Yes
Yes 5K a day and more.
Strong.
Nope.
It’s not hard to run a 5K everyday.
Of course
1. Yep yep yep 🫡
2. Feeling like I want to be done tbh
3. Nope
4. I learned that it takes time and walking in bad weather to achieve this
5. Yes and no, yes bc I’m getting consistent exercise, no bc after I walk I don’t want to bike and I love biking 🩵
1. YES
2. I feel great!
3. I want to do it, but probably will be virtually due to work
4.i have learned no matter how busy tog are, you need to find time forgot self!
5. I am glad I did it and I look forward to May every year!
Yes
Great!
No
I love sharing it with others to show that it’s easier than they think!
Absolutely!
Yea
Great
No
It’s great to be up early
Yes
Yes
Successful
No
A daily walk helps my mental state so much!
Yes, and now I’m excited to ride my bike soon😉
1. While I have not completed the 5k every day this month, I have found the posts and comments encouraging.
2. I am walking as frequently as I can, so I do feel better.
3. I will be unable to attend the JPM 5k.
4. Just getting out and moving while having the encouragement of others along the way has been a great lesson.
5. I am absolutely glad I signed up even though I did not complete the challenge. I am very much looking forward to next year.
1. I did not. Life got a little too busy.
2. Great that I have been walking a lot more, but disappointed I did not finish.
3. No
4. That is is challenging😂
5. Definitely
1. Yes
2. Stiff & sore
3. Yes
4. It’s hard to consistently find an hour for me every day.
5. Yes
Yes
Tired
Maybe
May was the coldest wettest may I’ve seen
Yea. But glad it’s almost done.
1. Yes!
2. Great!
3. Not sure yet
4. I learned that I do like getting up early and getting my exercise in before work
5. Yes!
1Yes
2 I’m feeling good
3 No
4 If you start a challenge make it priority
5 I’m glad I did it
Yes!
I feel great!
Unfortunately I can’t attend. I live in FL.
Make time for healthy habits… physical and mental
So happy I signed up/participated
1. Yes!
2. I feel amazing!
3. I will not be attending as I do not live local.
4. I love the feeling of community that I have experienced doing this with a team of others.
5. Absolutely!
Yes
Wonderful
Undecided
I learned the importance of accountability.
Absolutely!
1. Yes! Completed 5k everyday!
2. I feel great! A few pounds missing too!
3. Unfortunately no.
4. More is possible, actual distanced increased as the month progressed!
5. I look forward to this challenge and continue throughout the year! Great to know others are doing the same!
Thanks Jeff Polen
Yes
Tired 🥱
No
I have learned to be consistent.
Yes!
1. Yessir
2. I’m feeling good, much better than I was anticipating I would feel.
3. Probably not, unfortunately.
4. I learned how to love running again. My last few races had left me feeling burnt out, so I’m just super grateful to be able to experience joy like I did when I first started running.
5. You know it!
Yes I have
Feeling great
Hoping to attend and run in the 5k
More exercise
Glad I signed up
1. Yes
2. Good
3. Sadly, no
4. Once you sign up for something fully commit yourself and see how far you can push yourself!
5. Absolutely
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? YES
How are you feeling? Great
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? No
What have you learned from this challenge? That I still got it.
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Yes
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? Yes
How are you feeling? My feet hurt a lot! But otherwise good
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? Probably. Checking with my husband.
What have you learned from this challenge? I can fit in exercise and still get to work on time.
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Yes. I’m looking forward to the T-shirt! I have also really been blessed by the daily podcast (which is probably why I was able to get this far).
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? Yes
How are you feeling? Good
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? No
What have you learned from this challenge? Effort is worth it
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Yes
Yes!
So thankful for this challenge and feeling good!
We love this event but not going to be able to make it this year.
Being intentional about walking with kids creates good conversations.
Yes!
1. Yes!
2. Great. Been enjoying it!
3. No
4. Keep on, keepin on!!! Doing the hard help ya grow!
5. Yes I am!
Mike Yoder
1 – Yes!
2 – Good. Better than I was at the half way point.
3 – Not sure yet, son’s birthday weekend.
4 – ?? I’m doing a year long milage challenge. I took the time to total up my different types of miles for each month and I was only averaging 25 miles of jogging each month. I think I may have doubled it this month.
5 – Yes. This has been the easiest one for me to complete.
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? Yes
How are you feeling? Good
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? No
What have you learned from this challenge? That I can keep up with my wife
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Yes
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? Yes
How are you feeling? Good
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? No
What have you learned from this challenge? I can do it
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Yes
Yes
Tired
No
I can do hard things
Yes
Yes,
feeling good! ,
no,I’ll be on vacation!
this motivator works, keeps me going. Always!
1) Yes 🙌🏻
2) Feeling good!
3) No, unfortunately! Hopefully one year! 4) It’s been a blessing to spend time with others walking and not having distractions of other things to take away from conversation. So I’ve learned the importance of uninterrupted communication!
5)absolutely
Terry Brown (reposting)
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025?
– yes
How are you feeling?
– great
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5?
– yes can’t wait
What have you learned from this challenge?
– commitment to a challenge is rewarding
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge?
– absolutely
1. Yes I completed 3.1 Miles per day
2. Feeling great
3. Not sure yet
4. You can do more if you want to.
5. Yes
1. Missed one day to an epic chest
2. Pretty good. I’ve learned a lot about proper shoes this year XD
3. Sadly no
4. Proper shoes are a must and how to adapt to rainy weather or not being able to go outside.
5. Always. I’m planning on continuing into June!
1. Yes I have!
2. I feel great! FL heat is hot though.
3. I think I actually might be at the JPM 5k & Musik Fest!
4. Yes I am glad!
Yes!
Good!
Even when I don’t want to do it, I feel good when it’s over.
No
Yes! So glad I did this.
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025?
Yes
How are you feeling?
Great
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5?
Undecided
What have you learned from this challenge?
Never to old to put in the time
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge?
Absolutely
Missed one
Good
No
Early morning is key – win the morning, win the day
Yes
Yes!
Honestly I’m feeling great!
Sadly no.
If you do the challenge in a state that is sunny it makes it so much more enjoyable!
Yes! Kinda sad to see it over, bittersweet.
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? Yes!
How are you feeling? Ready to finish!
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? No
What have you learned from this challenge? Discipline
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Yes!
Yes! Great! Yes! That it rains a lot in May ☔️😂 yes!
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? Yes
How are you feeling? Good
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? No
What have you learned from this challenge? That I can keep up with my wife
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Yes
1. Yes
2. My calves are really tight.
3. Maybe. I really don’t enjoy racing right now because I’m struggling so much with my calves, but I will consider going just for the music. I really wish you would play longer. I thought it was much too short last year. You have so many good songs that I would like to hear.
4. I wish I had an extremely profound answer here, but I don’t.
5. Yes!
1. Yes!
2. Accomplished (and sore)
3. Unfortunately no, as I have prior plans
4. Not to procrastinate, to keep persevering
5. Yes
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? Yes I have.
How are you feeling? Well I got hurt and burned my knee and ankle on the treadmill really bad but I am fine.
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? No.
What have you learned from this challenge? I learned to be dedicated.
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Yes I am.
Oh yea
Stronger
Sadly no
Perseverance and discipline goes a long way
Absolutely – 2x and excited for 2026!!
1. Mostly ran my mileage
2. Feel great, Legs are nice in worked
3. No
4. Anything is possible
5. Yes
1 yes
2. Beaten down by allergies
3. Can’t
4. Its only difficult if u dwell on it
Yep
Great
Unsure
Love activity
Yes
1. Yes
2. Sore and proud
3.no
4. Discipline
5. Yes so fun!
Yes
Feeling great!
Won’t be in town
Being active takes consistency
Yes
1. Yes I have
2. Feeling stronger
3. No
4. A lot of it’s a mind game. If I just start, it’s really not that bad.
5. Yes!
Yes
Good
No
Keep going even if it’s not what I want to do
Yes
Yes
Great
Unsure
Enjoy the exercise
Yes
Yes
Stronger
No
One second better than yesterday is a win
Yes
1. Yes
2. Sore but energetic
3. No
4. Discipline
5. Yes!
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? Yes
How are you feeling? Great
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? I am not
What have you learned from this challenge? I have gotten more disciplined
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Yes I am.
1 yes
2 feeling good
3 no
4 perseverance
5 yes
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025?yep
How are you feeling?tired but good
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5?can’t I am working
What have you learned from this challenge?perseverance
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge?yes
Yes I have. I feel pretty good. No. I learned to walk alongside others when they ask. Yes, I am glad I participated.
1. Yes! This gonna be my highest mileage I’ve ever run in a month! Very excited about that
2. Feeling good!
3. No, sadly! I live in Georgia
4. It only takes 45 minutes a day. Just do the thing you keep putting off
5. I am! Helped me get that consistency back with my training that I’ve needed.
I have completed at least a 5k every day in May. I’m feeling great! We would love to be at the festival! You stay committed to challenges when it is a priority!
1. Yes
2. Great!
3. No, I’ll be out of the country
4. Discipline is rewarding
5. Yes
1. Yes I have enjoyed it even though it rained more often than not. Very soggy!
2. Feeling good, but I will be honest my legs have been sore!
3. No too far away.
4. This year with all the rain, I learned to push through difficult or uncomfortable circumstances
5. Yes I am very glad and thankful. It really is a highlight of my year! Very motivating.
Yes!
Im feeling good
Not sure about July yet
I’ve learned to grateful for God allowing me to do the challenge!
Very glad I signed up!
1. Yes
2. Stronger
3. No
4. I should move to the beach for the month of may next year. Walking at the beach is much more enjoyable.
5. Yes. I needed the challenge to get back into walking and I’m glad I did.
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025?
– yes
How are you feeling?
– grerat
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5?
What have you learned from this challenge?
– yes
– love commitment
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge?
– absolutley
1. Yes
2. Good
3. No
4. I can do more than I thought I could.
5. Yes
1. Yes
2. Good
3. No
4. There is time for what you make a priority.
5. For sure.
q1. yep
Q2 feeling great
Q3 no
Q4 doing a 5k when you wake is easier Nd this challenge is better w newer shoes. Great advice!
Q5 yes its been awesome. Each year it goes by faster!!
1. Yes I have.
2. Tired and ready to be done 🙂
3. No
4. I’ve learned to be ok with my pace being slower than most people I know. It makes it more enjoyable to do, and I’m more likely to want to go again the next day.
5. Yes I am. It’s been a good push for me.
1. Yes
2. Pretty good, doing marathon training as well so there has been quite a bit of extra mileage.
3. Yes
4. I am getting old.
5. Yes
1. Yes
2. Rough
3. No
4. You can do anything you put your mind to 🙂
5. Yes
Yes
Good!
IDK
Stay on the course and finish what you started.
Absolutely!!
Yes
Tired
No
Just keep pushing
Yup
1. Yes I have intentionally walked and run a minimum of 3.12 miles everyday in May!
2. I am feeling wonderful and SO proud of this accomplishment!
3. No I will not be at the event.
4. I can do anything that I intentionally put my focus on.
5. Yes I am VERY glad that I signed up!
1. Yes
2. Pretty great
3. Unsure
4. Consistency is the key to becoming a stronger runner
5. Absolutely! Always enjoy the challenge and it gets me ready for summer 😎
Love this challenge, always glad I did it. I am hoping to participate on July 5th, sounds like fun! Thanks for doing what you do Jeff. I feel great and plan to keep the miles going through the summer.
1. Yes! Every single day!
2. Not sore much anymore and feeling so good!
3. No
4. Accountability helps a lot
5. Yes it was so good for me!
1. Yes
2. Tired, but good
3. Yes
4. I’ve learned my limits aren’t as limited as I thought.
5. Yes!
Yes
Feel great
No
Running in the rain isn’t the worst thing in life.
Yes!
1. Yes I have.
2. The turmoil and uncertainty experienced through 2025 has made this year tougher than previous years. However, the daily commitment to do a 5k no matter what has been good for me. It has helped and I’m grateful for it.
3. No
4. It is more fun with friends but you have to work with what you have.
5. Always!
1. Yes 2. Good 3. Maybe 4. Perseverance 5. Yes
Betty Dean
Yes I have completed the challenger
Loved it
Yes I will be at the race
Enjoyed it!!!
Yes
Motivated
No
The right shoes matter
Yes
Yes
Good and stronger
No
It’s challenging for sure
Yes
1. Yes!!! Let’s go!!!
2. Feeling good! Certain days have been challenging, but I’ve plowed through!!
3. Unfortunately no.
4. I can do hard things!
5. Super glad!
1. Yes!!
2. Feeling great! I actually have way more energy by being active every day since I have a stationary job.
3. No
4. I have learned to take time for myself. If you want to achieve a goal make it a priority and involve others to help hold you accountable.
5. Absolutely, yes!!
1. Yes, greatly enjoyed the early daily walk
2. Feeling great, definitely build myself up and plan to continue at least several times a week.
3. No plans made
4. Moving to activity refreshes body soul and spirit. Great times of listening to the voice of God.
5. It was a very good idea, thoroughly enjoyed the journey!!
*Yes I have completed 3.1 miles of walking or running everyday in the month of May
*I feel great and strong than when I started the challenge
*I’ll be there weather permitting. Running in the heat is impossible for me😊
*The more difficult the challenge the greater the victory
*Absolutely!
Yes!
Very sore but super accomplished
Unfortunately no
Time doesn’t matter and consistency is key
Yes
1. Yes
2. Feeling encouraged and sore
3. If I make it back in town, yes.
4. Doing the thing long past the feeling of wanting to/excitement. Always worth it!
5. I’m so glad I said yes. Will continue through the year, although maybe not everyday. 😉 Looking forward to next year already!
1. Yes I have
Tired, sore, but glad I’ve made it this far
No, I live in Virginia.
That even though I am doing this alone, I am not truly alone. God has been with me and pushing me through each day.
Yes I am very glad. I needed something for my mind to focus on and I’m so glad God showed me this opportunity. Thank you
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025?
How are you feeling?
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5?
What have you learned from this challenge?
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge?
Yes
Pretty good, consistent
No
It’s pretty easy to be able to find some part of your day to exercise
Very!
1. Yes!
2. Sore hamstrings, but Good.
3. No, but had a good time in 2024
4. There comes a day(s) when you have to choose to make it happen and keep the streak going.
5. I am absolutely glad I signed up!
1. Yes!
2. Maybe
3. I was reminded to take time for my self and enjoy extra quiet time.
4. Yes!
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? Yes
How are you feeling? Good
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? No
What have you learned from this challenge? Commitment above the normal.
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Yes
1. Yes, I have
2. Pretty good.
3. Probably
4. That doing multiple 5ks each day is tiring (trying to help all of my kids get theirs done)
5. Yes, it helps me be more consistent.
1. Yes!
2. Sore, encouraged, accomplished, and growing more in my spiritual understanding!
3. Probably not, since I will still be out of town
4. I have learned the most from Jeff’s commentary of the Gospels and that this body of ours can do incredible things! I’m conquering 3 major challenges once again this May – 5K Everyday, Cleveland Marathon, and the MURPH.
What have you learned from this challenge?
5. I’m so glad that I signed up and even more glad that I got so many other people to sign up and participate!
1. Yes
2. Pretty good
3. Probably
4. That if you run it, it goes faster
5. Yes
1. yes
2. Today…tired
3. No
4. I still don’t like running in the rain
5. Yes. even though dealing with injuries this year, I like the challenge
Yes!
Great!
We will be out of town so unfortunately no.
The more I push myself the better I feel!!
Absolutely!
1. Yes
2.Feeling good but Achilles is bothering me a little.
3. No
4. Importance of family support. A few days life was “getting in the way” and my kids and husband helped to encourage me and make sure I could get in my 3.1.
5. Absolutely 💯
Yes
Great
No
Making myself a priority has helped
it was fun to do and kept me motivated
1. Yes I have
2. I feel great
3. No
4. It feels good to complete something every day for a month that a large population of people will never complete.
5. Absolutely
1. Yes sir
2. Better than I was feeling in April
3. Yup
4. More discipline and structure makes my life better
5. Yes!
1) yes
2) Great besides issues with one of my knees and the arch of that foot.
3) sadly no we will be visiting my family in KS.
4) I was reminded again that something that seems impossible can be possible with the Lords strength. I really enjoyed pushing myself daily and spending extra time with the Lord in prayer and worship.
5) Yes! Thank you
Yes
Tired
No
Walks can be relaxing
Yes!!
1. Yes, yes I have!
2. I feel good!!
3. Unfortunately, no.
4. The challenge was more of a mind commitment and living by the “no excuses” mindset.
5. Absolutely!
1. Yes
2. Ready to finish
3. Yes
4. Committing to something is half the battle.
5. Absolutely
Yes!
I’ve been feeling really good!
No 🙁
That I can do hard things! 🙂
Yes!
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? Yes.
How are you feeling? Better than I did before May 2025.
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? Unsure.
What have you learned from this challenge? By being consistent and staying disciplined, you can achieve anything that you set your mind to.
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? For sure! Loved it.
1-yes
2-legs feel like lead on some days, but they still work!
3-it’s a long commute from MN, so won’t make it to OH
4-consistency
5-yes!
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025?
Yes!
How are you feeling?
Proud that I committed to do this with a friend and followed through.
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5?
No
What have you learned from this challenge?
Just needed to carve out the time.
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge?
Absolutely.
Yes i ran/walked at least a 5k every day!
I feel great!
No
I couldn’t commit to the challenge
Absolutely!
1. Yes
2. I feel great and accomplished
3. No I will not be as we live out of state
4. I learned that I need to exercise more regularly for mind, body and soul.
5. I am glad I signed up and I’ll do it again!
I have successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025!!!
Feeling good not sure if we will be able to attend the 5k in the park.
What have I learned from this challenge?
I can do hard things, if itself important to me it will take priority and get done!
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Absolutely!!! 100%
Yes
Feeling tired
No
Consistency
Yes
Yes! I have not missed a day! Ran the majority of the days but walked a few.
Feeling good!!! 💪
No, I’m not planning on attending 😔
Like each I have participated, I’ve learned that you can either make time, or you can make an excuse!
Always glad I signed up!
Yeah
Great
No
I’ve learned more discipline and gotten stronger
This was my 4th year and I plan on completing a 5th!
1. Yes
2. I feel great.
3. Not sure yet
4. That I actually can do it and push myself more.
5. Yes! I am signed up for a few 5ks later this year to keep going!
1. YES 🙌🏼
2. Great
3. No
4. Do it even if you don’t feel like.
5. DEFINITELY
1. Yes
2. Good
3. Yes
4. Just do it!
5. Yes
Yes
Feeling great
No
Discipline and dedication equal success
Yes
Yes
Great!!
Not sure yet
It feels so good to care for our bodies!!!
So glad.
Yes
Feeling good for the most part
No, will not be attending
That getting a good nights rest helps with recovery!
Of course!
1. Yes! I got a stomach bug for a day and that day was HARD but I made it through! Still trucking along!
2. I feel great! Last year was my first year doing this challenge and I can tell my overall fitness has greatly improved over the last year because this year seems less painful!
3. Yes! I can’t wait! Yours last year was the first ever 5k I ran and the first time I RAN 3 straight miles. It’s given me a LOVE for running and races!
4. Im stubborn. The day I was sick I felt terrible but I thought, I have to do my 5k today and then I can lay down and die 🤣
5. Yes! This is my favorite workout/challenge and I hope to do it every year!
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? yes
How are you feeling? a little sore but overall feeling good
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? no
What have you learned from this challenge? to keep moving, even when you don’t want to
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? yes, it’s always motivating
1. Yes
2. Stronger & accomplished
3. No
4. That I can make time for what is priority in my life. As a Mom & business owner, it is easy to put myself on the back burner, but I can do this for me and feel so good about it!
5. Yes!!
Yes, stronger, not sure about July 5th, I have learned that you can get 3.1 done inside many different airport terminals, and always enjoy this event, it kick starts summer!
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? Yes
How are you feeling? Tired, but good
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? No, have a prior commitment
What have you learned from this challenge? I am inherently lazy, but find a way to get it done
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Yes
I have successfully walked 5k every day in May so far. Several days in parking garage due to rain – not fun
We got new shoes at running store and I love them
I will not be attending
It has been a good year – the commitment and then discipline is good for impulsive me
I am glad we signed up and stuck with it. I walked with my wife LuAnn Mast / together time is great
yes
great!
not attending
learning discipline
yes
Yes!
Great!
I wish! Would like to do the virtual if possible.
A daily walk is so good for my body and mind.
Yep
Yes
Sore
No
Forming the habit of working out again and having a group text to keep accountable has been great
Yes
Yes
Good
Not Sure
May can be a busy month
Yes
1. Yes
2. Tired but great!
3. No
4. Yes!
1. YES!!!
2. Good. My sleep has improved 🙂
3. No
4. That I want to keep walking everyday, just not a full 5K after May 😉
5. YES!!
Yes!
Pretty good.
Yes.
Keep on.
Yes!
I have walked 5k every day in May
We got new shoes at running store and love them
I will not be attending
Good year – walking with my husband Davy
Glad we did it / 2nd year / and plan to do it again next year
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? Yes
How are you feeling? Driven!
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? No
What have you learned from this challenge? Showing up for myself has been the best thing I could have ever done.
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Absolutely.
Yay!! Love you!
1. so far, day 30 — YES
2. Honestly, so good. Physically, my feet are pretty blistered up and my quads are tight some days but that’s normal.
3. I didn’t know about this, sounds epic! We will see!
4. The body follows where the MIND leads; our thoughts are sooooo powerful. There were days when I just didn’t want to do it, but working up the courage to stay consistent & show up anyway paid off.
5. So incredibly thankful for this challenge this month. It helped life slow down too — I need more months that feel slower. It’s crazy to say this but I had something to look forward to everyday and beginning of May Destiny would not be saying that about a RUN.
Diane B
1. Yes
2. Great
3. Sorry no, family commitment
4. I did it!
5. Yes
Yup
Pretty good. Body has some wear though
No
That i can do hard and uncomfortable things. Also to walk more of it next year if possible or keep running through the year.
Yep.
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? YES
How are you feeling? I received a foot injury prior to the beginnings that hasn’t healed, but I feel accomplished
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? NO
What have you learned from this challenge?
Recovery is important.
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? YES
Yes
Great
No
That it’s really not that hard
Yes
Yes
Great, but my feet are wrecked
Unfortunately, I won’t be attending, I live in AZ
Perseverance
Definately
Tom B
1. Yes
2. Good
3. Sorry no, Family commitment
4. Glad to spend time with my wife walking daily
5. Yes
Yes
Good
Maybe
That I can do it!
Yes
Yes
Fine
No
That walking with wet shoes is awful 🥴
Yeah
✌️Out
1. Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? Yes
2. How are you feeling? Legs feel sore, the rest feels good!
3. Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? No
4. What have you learned from this challenge? I have learned that I can do more than I believe I can.
5. Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Absolutely!
Yes
Accomplished
No
Yes
Great
No
Discipline
Yes!
Yes!
Tired, but accomplished
Maybe – depends on a few family things
Accountability is key!
I’m so glad I did this challenge!
1. Yes!
2. I feel really good! Minus the soreness earlier this week from Murph.
3. Not sure yet.
4. I can do it if I put my mind to it.
5. I am so glad I signed up!
Yes!
Great!
No
Discipline helps motivation
Yes!
Yes
Pretty tired and worn out
No
Commitment
Yes and no😅
Yes!
Great and accomplished!
Unfortunately, no
I can do it!
Yes, I am very glad I did this challenge
Yes
Good
No
Keep going even if you don’t feel like it!
Yes
1. Yes.
2. Feeling great.
3. No. I’ll be on vacation.
4. It’s a tough challenge every year.
5. Absolutely.
Yes I have completed this challenge and I’m feeling good. Legs a little sore. I plan on registering for the 5K. I have learned to be consistent with my walks/runs and I’m glad I completed my goal.
Yes.
Feel good.
Not attending.
Perseverance.
Yes.
Yes
Not bad
Maybe!
With consistency comes a quiet repair
For sure
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025?
YES!
Be How are you feeling?
A little sore
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5?
Not sure yet
What have you learned from this challenge?
Running makes you sore
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge?
Yes
Yes!
Great!
No, but that sounds fun!
Accountability is key for me!
So glad! This has been a fun challenge!
Yes
My feet are definitely feelin it!
Not sure!
Getting it done in the morning is best!!
Yes!
Yes
Good
Not sure
It’s helpful to have accountability to keep disciplined
Yes
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025?
YES!
Be How are you feeling?
Pretty good
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5?
Not sure yet
What have you learned from this challenge?
I can do hard things
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge?
Yes
Yes I have!
Tired but also a feeling iv accomplishment
No, I live in MT
That I can do new things and stick to it even if I don’t feel like it some days.
Yes!
Yes.
Feeling good!
No.
It feels good to push myself!
Yes!
1. Yes!
2. Good but also sore and tired.
3. Sadly no.
4. It’s best to walk earlier in the day if possible.
5. Yes!
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? Yes, every day.
How are you feeling? I’m a little tired, but hanging inn there.
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? Yes, I am. I had to miss it last year, but ran it in 2023. It was great.
What have you learned from this challenge? That I can do it, even though I’m old!
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Yes, I look forward to it. I don’t think I could have done it when I was still teaching, but it is an added blessing to retirement!
Yes
Great
No
Going with friends is better 😅
Yes
I have been walking the 5K Everyday!
I am determined! With busy schedules, I wasn’t sure I would be able to fit it in daily.
I feel so much better physically. The fresh air has helped improve my sleep. I feel more energetic.
It’s been so amazing to see the difference this month has made as far as improving my daily activity.
I’d love to know more about the 5k music thing on July 5th.
I am looking forward to sporting the t-shirt!
Thank you for doing this and wishing everyone the very best!
One more check in and couple more walks. You can do it!
YES!
Accomplished
Not sure yet if we can make it back from MD, I guess it’s TBD ☺️
I find time for things that are a high priority for me. I didn’t think I’d have much time for this, but it’s happened!
Yes! It’s been a great thing to do with our kids!
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? Yes!
How are you feeling? Good!
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? No.
What have you learned from this challenge? That you CAN walk even when your day is full, even when it’s raining, even when you’re tired.
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Yep!
I haven’t missed a day!
I feel super strong!
No
I learned that I enjoy walking.
Super glad I joined!
Yes
Feeling Great!
No
No matter what is going on can find time to walk or run
Yes
1. I HAVE successfully completed the 5k every day (and surprisingly, I’m going to miss HAVING to do one each day!)
2. I’m really feeling good! My back was getting really tight around the middle of the month, but it’s doing surprisingly well now!
3. If I didn’t live a million miles away, I would absolutely be at the race! Someday I hope to run it!
4. This year, I’ve really enjoyed “getting to know” the other participants through the photo challenge on Facebook. It’s like I’m part of a running group 🤗😁.
5. I am SO GLAD I signed up for the challenge! I’m looking forward to doing it again next year!
Yes I have completed a 5K every day in the month of May.
Feeling good
Hope to be at the festival
1. Absolutely!!!
2. I’m tired but glad I’m almost done!!
3. I want to but we’ll see if it works out 😉
4. Perseverance earns you success!
5. I’m so glad I did this challenge, it’s preparing me for cross country, and it pushes me to get outside and enjoy God’s beautiful creation!
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? Yes! Stuck to it, sometimes having to navigate around weather.
How are you feeling? Great and Accomplished 🙂
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? Unfortunately I will not since we live in Savannah GA and will be in Michigan the week after.
What have you learned from this challenge?
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Absolutely! I am planning on doing it again next year. Such a great sense of community.
Yes
Legs and shins are definitely feeling it
Not sure yet
Recovery is the key to consistent performance
Yes
1. Yes
2. Great!
3. No
4. Exercise makes you feel good physically and mentally!
5. Yes
Yes!
Feeling stronger!
No
I love 5kMay!
So glad! Year 4 of completing it and I’ll do it again next year!
1. I have
2. Tired!
3.no
4. No matter how busy you are you can still make time to do something for you!
5. I am. Even though I considered not doing it this year with the way my month looked, I gave it a try. Glad I did.
1. Yes
2. Good
3. No
4. The more you do something the easier it gets
5. Yes
1.Yes, I’ve completed the 5k every day.
2. Tired some days and energized on other days
3. Sadly no
4. Discipline does great things for your mind and well being. And to push against the “border bully” of pain.
5. I’m so thankful I took on this challenge. Mid month I thought I’d never do this again…but now I’m thinking, hmmm 🤔 just maybe.
Yes
Taylor swift said “I don’t know about you, but I feeling 22”. We’ll, I’m feeling 50
Yes
That Jeff Polen can get Jesus to show up on a podcast (seriously though the podcasts are great!)
Yes because I will add another t shirt. It is always worth it for the merch!
Yes
Excited and ready for more!
Nope- we’re expecting our 2nd kid any day now and traveling there from Kansas with 2 under 2 doesn’t sound super fun 😂 maybe next year!
Discipline is worth it!
Yes! And I hope to bring several others along with me in 2026!!
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? Yes
How are you feeling? Strong
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? No, I have other family obligations that day
What have you learned from this challenge? If you are intentional, you can form new habits.
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Yes
I missed answering the “What have you learned from this Challenge question”: That there is a great sense of community with it and feeling of inclusion 🙂
1. Yes I have!
2. I am sore and achy in random places but I am so proud of myself. I’ve never ran all of them straight through and this year I’m hitting PR’s.
3. No I am not.
4. I have learned that I am capable of much more than I give myself credit for sometimes.
5. I am so so glad I signed up! And I’ve loved that my family is doing it too!
1. yes
2. sore legs but great
3.yes
4. You can do it…..God gives you strength for the next mile 🙂 no matter how busy you can work it in if you want to
5. yes….so glad I did. It’s a tradition that i don’t want to break
Yes!!!
Accomplished but a little tired
No
30 days isn’t so long!
And yes I’ll be ready for next year!!
Yes!
Has been going well
I might make it to the festival
Really have enjoyed the daily pod cast
Yes, always enjoy the challenge
1. Yes!
2. I’m feeling good! Super sore after doing the Murph on Monday and then running every 5k this week but I love it!
3. I am not.
4. I learned I can do hard things and that I love running to worship music.
5. Absolutely!
Yes
Ready to be done 😅
Unfortunately no
That if I going to ever do this again I need to walk/run more consistently 🙈
Yes and no…it’s been difficult but I’m grateful for the challenge.
Yes!
Feeling great
No
Consistency and discipline
Absolutely
1 Yes
2 Feeling good
3 No
4 God’s word always teaches me something no matter how many times I read it.
5 Yes
1 Yes!
2 Feeling great
3 I won’t be at the 5K
4 Make a plan and follow through.
5 Absolutely! This is one of my favorite May traditions.
Yes
Feeling good
No
The last week has been hard for me to stay motivated to get out and do the run. It made me understand myself better in the fact that I don’t enjoy taking things to the finish l…. just like the trouble I’m having finishing this sentence.
Yes.
1.Yes!
2. Pretty good!!
3. No
4. I can do hard things.
5. Yes.
Yes
How are you feeling? Tired, but so glad I did it. I want to keep doing this daily.
No
What have you learned from this challenge? A daily 5k is the best habit to have. Sticking with it was definitely worth it. Made me feel better overall.
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Yes
1. Yes!!!
2. Feeling amazing!
3. Planning on it! ☺️
4. I can do hard things.
5. Yes! This has been so, so good for me.
Yep
Great
Nope
Perseverance
I always enjoy 5k may
Yes
It became a normal even all my days off.
No
Its been worth it
Yes
Hello!
Yes
I’m feeling pretty good. A little tired
no
I’ve learned that I’m stronger mentally and physically than I thought!
Glad I signed up, don’t know if I’d do it again haha
1. Yes i have
2. Great! A little sick today, but not from the 5K
3. Did not plan on it.
4. hmmm, realizing I should probably run a 5K through the year, not just in May 🙂
5. Yes, absolutely
Yes
AWESOME!!
No
It’s good exercise
Absolutely
1. Yes
2. Feeling good. It got me to start running again which has been really good.
3. No, we will be out of town.
4. To make time for exercise even if I don’t feel like it because I feel better.
5. So glad I signed up!
1. Yes!
2. Feeling great!
3. No
4. Daily exercise is a gift.
5. So glad I did this! I always enjoy it!
1. Yes
2. Great!
3. Unfortunately no. I will be out of town.
4. Do it even if you don’t feel like it. You’ll thank yourself in the end.
5. Yes!
Yes, I have completed a 5K each day and I am feeling pretty good overall.
I am not sure if I’ll be around to do the Jeff Polen 5K yet, but I would love to do it if so.
What have I learned? I have been feeling challenged with getting comfortable being uncomfortable both physically and spiritually.
I’m very glad I did this. It has been a great reset physically and spiritually. Thank you for all your time and energy in putting this together!
Yes
Tired
No
I can do harder things than I thought I could.
Yes
Yes!
I’m feeling pretty sore today.
No
I learned that I can actually run! I funny story- during one of my walks I completely forgot about the weekly mosquito truck schedule and got caught on the wrong side of the neighborhood and had to run home. That was a little over a week ago and I have been running since.
I will do it again!
1. Yes
2 Feeling really good
3. No
4. I don’t have to run every single 5k. Sometimes it’s nice to slow down, walk, and not injure myself.
5. Always happy I did it
Jaymie, Caylie, and Teagan Schwartz
1. Yes, we have all walked at least 5k every day
2. J – tired and sore but stronger
C – “over it!” 🤣
T – good!
3. Not sure yet
4. It reminded us all we’re stronger than we think and we can do hard things!
5. J – yes!
C – yes and no
T – yes
Yes I did with my mom
I feel good
No
I learned a 5k is long
I can do it again with my mom
1. Yes!
2. Pretty good
3. Not sure
4. That it’s good to take time for myself each day to exercise. My kids also noticed and I think it’s good for them to see me challenging myself.
5. Absolutely! Some days were harder than others, but I’m still glad I did it.
Yes
Feeling mentally stronger
Not able to
Life is too busy
Very happy to have the challenge!
Yes
Great
No
You can find the time
Yes
1. I totally did !!!!
2. Wonderful
3. No sadly 🙁
4.my sister is a badddddd mother (as in awesome – she did this with me while juggling her crazy household
5.100%
1. Yes, I have intentionally walk/ran every day so far
2. Feeling – energized and tired at the same time
3. Yes, planning to be at the JPM 5k & Musik
4. Where I heard about it? Well I was your neighbor for a while. Probably that way.
5. Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge?
1- yes!
2-stronger!
3-not sure yet.
4-pine trees smell so good in the rain, and our dog doesn’t like me to use the treadmill, lol!
5-yes
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? No but I still logged in more than 100 miles walking and running.
How are you feeling? Great for a 60 year old😂😂
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? Don’t know
What have you learned from this challenge? That you should never take your health for granted and that we aren’t guaranteed tomorrow
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Yes
Yes I did with my mom
I feel good
No
I learned that a 5k is long
I can again with my mom
yes
good!
no
I actually hate walking on the treadmill and would much rather do it outside/ on a track somewhere.
Yes!
1. Yes!
2. Tired & soar but also invigorated & stronger
3. Yes, but virtually again this year.
4. That I can do hard things and apparently I’m inspiring others do to them as well!
5. Absolutely! I look forward to it every year!!
1. Yes
2. Feeling well. Sore but good!
3. Negative
4. I can do anything if I make the effort and are determined to make it happen.
5. Absolutely!
1) Yes- I’m feeling better this year because I did some days of walking instead of running everyday like last year.
2) No, I cannot make it but wish I could. Maybe next year 🙂
3) I love the push I give myself to make sure I am active every day and to complete the challenge
4) Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge?
I love doing this every year!
Yes
Extremely energized
Yes
It gets easier
Yes
1. Yes!
2 Tired and successful
3. no
4. I can get through hard things “grow through what you go through”
5 Yes!
1. YES!
2. I have days where I am tired, but I am still glad I did my 5K
3. no
4. That I always feel better after I have walked even if it was hard to get out the door
5. YES
Jaymie, Caylie and Teagan Schwartz
1. yes
2. Tired and sore
3. Not sure
4. We can do hard things
5. Mostly yes
1. Yes 🙌
2. Feeling great!
3. Not sure yet! But possibly!
4. I’ve learned so much from this challenge over the years but this year I’ve learned that running in the quiet can be so good for the heart. I’ve ran more this year WITHOUT headphones and I’ve learned to appreciate the quiet so much more this year.
5. Absolutely 👍 😜 I love punishment. 😅😆
Yes!
I love to walk but ready to be back to my normal schedule
No
1. Yes
2. Tired but feeling good
3. No
4. I can make the time … put away excuses
5. YES!
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? Yes
How are you feeling? Great
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? No
What have you learned from this challenge? I am capable of pushing myself
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Yes
Yes
Feeling very good!
I am yes.
Doing hard things is good physically, spiritually and mentally.
Oh yeah!
1.Yes
2. Tired but good
3.Yes
4.I can always find time for things that are important.
5. Yes!
It’s been a struggle.
Feeling tired but am glad I’m still in it.
Not sure if I’ll be attending. I hope to get some friends to accompany me.
I don’t like walking inside several days in a row.
Yes, yes, and yes!!!
1. Yes
2. Great!
3. No
4. That i can do this!
5. Yes!
Yes
No
Great but tired
Perseverance and commitment
Overall yes, but there has been days that were hard to complete.
1. Yes
2. All good, but my crochety old lady knees
3. Nope
4. If you are stubborn, you will probably complete more “interesting” stuff.
5. For sure
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? Yes
How are you feeling? Good
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? No
What have you learned from this challenge? That I can keep up with my wife
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Yes
Yes
Good
No
There is always time, find it!
Yes
1. Yes
2. Exhausted but good!
3.No
4.That I can make time to get a walk in even if it doesn’t seem like it.
5. Absolutely glad
1) Indeed 😁
2) Absolutely great! (with the exception of my allergies kicking my rear 🤧)
3) Unfortunately not. Hopefully I’ll be able to make it next year🤞
4) Persistence & Commitment pays off.
5) Absolutely 😁
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025?
Yes
How are you feeling?
Wonderful
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5?
No
What have you learned from this challenge?
Time management
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge?
Most definitely
Yes
Great!
Maybe
I feel good when I walk consistently
Yes
1. No I didn’t complete the challenge
2. A little disappointed but giving myself grace
3. I won’t be able to come to the 5k
4. Haven’t really learned much
5. I’m glad I attempted it!
Forrest Mandeville
Rebekah Mandeville
Stephen Mandeville
Matthew Mandeville
Emaline Mandeville
1. Yes we have its been great family time going on daily walks
2. We are all feeling great
3. Sadly no since we live in Montana
4. That walking wont kill me and that my kids need daily walks LOL
5. Yes we are
Yes
Good
Maybe
Time management
Yes
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025?
Yes
How are you feeling?
Generally Good…except I’m fighting a sinus infection right now.
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5?
No
What have you learned from this challenge?
It’s harder than I thought it would be
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge?
Yes
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? Yes!!
How are you feeling? Really good!
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? I’ll be on vacation out of state
What have you learned from this challenge? Get it done early
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Super glad!
Yes
Great, down 14lbs
No
It is not as easy as you think to find time every day for 31 days in a row
Yes
1. Yes
2. Good
3. Yes
4. You have to walk some of them to be able to complete the challenge.
5. Yes
Yes
A bit tired
No
The nature 3.1 miles around my house is beautiful
Yes
1. Yes
2. Good, but my legs are sore
3. Yes
4. I learned it is tiring
5. Yes
1. Yes I have!
2. a little sad a little happy accomplished
3. Really planning on it!
4. My why in life JESUS & consistency
5. I am!!! A blessing it’s been!!
Yes I have.
I feel great but I’m ready for a day off.
Yes; I always enjoy doing the JPM 5k.
Journeying together is better.
Yes I am; loving the podcast.
Yes!
Feeling great.
If I can make it I will be there
Committing to a challenge like this seems huge. But like most hard things. If you just start. You can do it.
Yes very glad I did it.
Thank you!
1). Yes
2). Good
3). Considering it
4). Reminded that my entire day is better when I start with God’s word and exercise.
5). 100% yes:)
1. Yes
2. Super
3. No
4. That I have improved quite a bit since last year
5. YES!
Yes
Great!
No
How much better I feel when I’m moving my body
Yes!
1. Yes
2. Pretty good. Had a couple ankle injuries, but I’ve battled through.
3. No
4. Most times things aren’t as tough as you think, if you just do them. Getting started is often the most difficult part.
5. Yes. Always a good time.
1.Yes, I have run or walked a 5k everyday.
2.Legs are tired but feeling great.
3.Lord willing I will make it.
4.Staying committed takes effort. Running at 4:30 in the morning is peacefully and makes for a great day at work with a clear mind.
5.Yes I am.
OHHHH YEAAH!
Pretty cool.
no:(
It can go by pretty quickly if you do it with friends!
Yuperdoodle!!
Yes I have done a 5K every day this month, I feel pretty good, but I can honestly say this has been the hardest year to actually finish, I’ll be at the JPM again for sure.
1. Yes
2. Tires
3. Yes
4. Trust Hod
5. Yes
Yes! I am feeling great! I hope I continue in June, July, etc.
No 🙁
I 💕 taking a daily walk!
Absolutely! Lord willing I will be back in 2026!
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? Yea
How are you feeling? Good
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? No
What have you learned from this challenge? Do it early. Make it easy.
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Yea. Looking forward to doing it next year with more clients.
Yes!
A little tired, but great!
No
Don’t make excuses, just do it!
SO glad!!
I’ve made it to day 30 and I’m feeling accomplished. Even on the days your heads saying “nah” the commitment helps you to overcome that voice and say “just go do it.” So I’m definitely glad I did. I don’t think I’ll be at the festival on July 5th. Thanks for the encouragement and another great month of May!
Yes I have done the 5k everyday so far!
I’m feeling good for the most part!
I will not be at the festival, plan on doing my first trail marathon that day!
As every year, this challenge pushes you to do it regardless if your exhausted-some days you really have to push yourself.
I look forward to this challenge every year!
1. YES
2. Incredibly tired
3. I can not.
4. You can prioritize anything for a set amount of time.
5. Absolutely
1. Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025?
-Yes!
2. How are you feeling?
-Excited and accomplished.
3. Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5?
-No, sounds fun though!
4. What have you learned from this challenge?
– accountability is key when attempting hard things like this.
5. Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge?
-so glad!!!
1. Yes!
2. I feel amazing
3. Sadly I am out of town!
4. I have learned that I can do it while marathons training!
5. So glad
1) yes, every day!
2) invigorated 😀
3) no will be traveling
4) stick with the Bible!!!
5) absolutely 👍
1) Yes!
2) Tired but accomplished
3) No, sadly I live to far away
4) My schedule is not to busy to prioritize my health
5) 100%
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? Yes!!
How are you feeling? Accomplished
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? No
What have you learned from this challenge? Mind is a powerful thing-and I didn’t realize the chapters in the Bible on the podcast were so similar until hearing them this month
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? I am
Dylan Martin
Yes
Good
No
Discipline
Yes
YES
Great
YES
We can always make time for things that are important and in 5K a day
Yes I am!
Love this challenge!
Have not completed today’s 5k yet cause of guess what? Rain! lol we will be on vacation July 5th. 😞
1. Yes.
2. Feeling good
3. No
4. It taught me that this challenge wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be
5. Yep
1. Yes
2. Great! More energy.
3. No I will not be attending.
4. I CAN do hard things and be the better for it.
5. Very glad I signed up! Very needed jump start to better health-thanks
Yes!
Feeling great & hope to continue!
No
I’ve learned that I can prioritize exercise even on the busy days!
Very thankful I signed up again this year!
1. Yes
2. Great
3. No
4. You can remain consistent during the busiest of seasons.
5. Yes
Yes
Good
No
Consistency
Yep
1. Yes, I’ve successfully walked every day.
2. Energy is UP, Legs are stronger.
3. No.
4. Stick with the committment I made. Perseverance, determiniation.
5. Yes, I’m glad I’ve done it. I am 48 years old and I’ve never walked this much in a month ever before in my life. It feels good to know I can do it. The last 2 weeks have definitely been easier, I have found my rhythm.
Yes
Good
No
Perseverance
Yep
Yes
Feeling good
No
Discipline
Yes
1. Yes
2. To be honest, tired and worn down today. But overall, I feel pretty good.
3. No
4. I’ve learned that I still prefer to do this challenge alongside my best friend in this world, my lovely wife! I have also recognized that we have the capability to do a lot of things if we just commit to getting them done and keep taking steps forward.
5. Of course. 5th year for us
1.Yes I’ve successfully walked/ran every day
2.My legs are much stronger and it’s way easier to do three miles than ever
3.No
4. Sticking to the new routine I have!
5. I’m super super happy I did this and plan to keep it up!!
1. Yes
2. Good
3. No
4. To keep trying your hardest
5. Yep!
Yes
Great
Yes! Planning on running a personal best time!
Better to be consistently good even when your tired then occasionally great!
Yes
Great.
No
I have time, I just need to make time.
Yes! Looking forward to next year.
I did 3.1 everyday and I’m feeling great! Such an accomplishment! I will not be participating in the Apple Creek event! Thankful for this challenge and so glad I participated! I want to continue this on a daily basis! I loved my time with the Lord as I was walking and praying!
1. Yes
2. Tired
3. No
4. That I’m out of shape
5. Yes
Yes
Feeling great!
No
I get to spend a lot more time with my friend who is doing 5k everyday with me.
Yes
Yes!
Accomplished and pleased that I have stuck it out
No
Love having a goal in front of me and actually reaching it and not giving up
Not backing down now
1. Yes
2.Great
3. We will see
4.That I posses the mental discipline to accomplish something everyday even when I am exhausted.
Yes
Feeling great
Don’t know
That I can can find time if it’s important enough to me.
Yes
1. Yes!
2. Still loving it!
3. No
4. How much an hour outside each day being active improves my mood and mental state.
5. Yes!!
Yes.
I’m feeling stronger.
No.
That Iam in better shape than last year.
Yes!
1 Yes I have successfully walked 3.1 every day.
2 Feeling good
3 No
4 It can be difficult to find the time to do it every day.
5 Glad I’m doing it
Yes.
Good.
No.
That I can actually do it.
Yes.
Yes.
Good.
No.
That I can run a 5k.
Yes.
Yes
Feeling tired
No
Proud I didn’t quit
Determined to finish
Yes
Good!
Probably if it isn’t to hot 🙂
Just go and do it you will feel better when you’re finished!
Yes
nope, Ive missed 2 days
great, for the most part accomplished
Possibly! Ive been before and it’s a blast!
I have what it takes to commit to a daunting task
sure am.
Yes
Feeling good that I walked every day!
No
That I love my walk. Proud I didn’t quit or muss a day
Yes and I will again!
Yes, I have!
A little tired, but overall pretty good.
No
That there really is no excuse.
Yes : )
Yes! I feel great! I’m undecided yet. I’ve learned to push through even when things pop up! And yes!
Yes
Great
No
That I can can accomplish what I started !
Yes
yes
good!
no
I need to push myself more!
yep!
Yes
Stronger
No
Even on blah days, I still felt better after
Absolutely
Yes
Good!
I don’t know
Consistency over intensity
Of course!
Yes
Good
Yes
5K mayhem might kill me
Yes
I sure have!
I am feeling tired, but also accomplished.
Not sure, Maybe!
Discipline! There were days I wasn’t gonna get it done without getting before sunrise and I am not a morning person.
I’m always glad I signed up for the challenge.
Yes!
Good, a little tired but good!
I haven’t fully decided but probably not 🙁
To be able to be flexible
I am so glad I signed up!
Yes I have successfully walked every day!
I’m feeling good but sore
I am not unfortunately
I’ve learned that I really enjoy walking and I want to continue, maybe just not three miles every day
I am very glad I signed up
I’ve made it everyday!
Im so glad May is almost over because it’s such a busy month and my legs are tired!
I wish I was close enough to come on the 5th but it’s just to far from New Mexico.
I’ve learned that an hour of moving is worth the effort and who needs sleep?
I’m glad I signed up.
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? Yes!
How are you feeling? Fantastic!
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? No
What have you learned from this challenge? I can do hard things. 🙂
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Yes!
1. Yeah!
2. Tired but excited. Didn’t think I could do it.
3. That sounds fun, but no. I live in Oregon
4. It takes more than running everyday to lose weight
5. Yeah. Hopefully it helped start a trend of regular exercise in my life.
Yup
Good
No
You got to do it even if you don’t want to
Yes and no
Yes everyday
Tired
Not sure
I’ve learned that I can do more than I think.
I am glad I joined it
Yes
Feeling good!
No
Learned that I actually feel really good when I walk
Yes!
1. Yes I have! Woohoo!!!
2. I’m glad there’s just one day left.
3. I live in Washington state, so I can’t 🙁
4. I’ve learned a good amount of perseverance and confidence in myself. Now I know if I hear of another crazy awesome sounding challenge- I’ll be able to do it!!
5. I am so glad I signed up! Look forward to next year 🙂
Yes everyday
Strong
Not sure
I like running and it’s easier than I thought.
I am glad I joined it
Yes everyday
Good
Not sure
You can finish if you get through the first week
I am glad I joined it
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? Yes!
How are you feeling? Great!!
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? No.
What have you learned from this challenge? Not about the weather, just about the gear! If there’s a will there’s a way!
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Yes!
1.Yes!! Like a boss!!
2.My legs and feet are tired and sore, but the rest of my body feels better overall.
3.Sadly, no.
4. I have greater endurance than I thought. And accountability really helps.
5. Yes!!
1. Yes!
2. Great!
3. Not sure
4. Discipline and Confidence
5. Yes!
1. Yes
2. Occasional sore legs when running with faster people, but otherwise feeling great.
3. No
4. At times when motivation runs low, discipline will keep us going.
5. Absolutely
Yes everyday
A bit tired
Not sure
It takes commitment and feels good to challenge yourself.
I am glad I joined it
1. Yes!
2. Great!
3. Sorry – won’t be able to make it!
4. I’ve learned planning ahead is key – I know when the day starts when I’m planning on getting the 5k done!
5. I’m THRILLED! Will do again in 2026 for sure!
Yes
Good
No
Do it earlier in the day
Yes
Yes.
I am feeling pretty good!
I wish I could be there, but unfortunately, I can’t!
I have learned that if I truly want to get in a walk/workout, I will make a way!
I am glad that I signed up! My daughter and I have had fun completing this challenge.
1. Yes
2. Stronger legs but sore more
3. No, not available
4. Anything is possible.
5. Yes, it is helping me be more active.
Yes!
I am feeling good and accomplished
I can’t be there
I have learned it is possible to make time for things when you set your mind to it and prioritize.
I am glad that I signed for it!
Yes.
I’m feeling great!
Sadly I will not be able to come.😢
I learned to enjoy the challenge of walking/running, and hope to continue.
Yes, very!!
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? Yes!!
How are you feeling? Great!!
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? I will try!
What have you learned from this challenge? You have to make time for exercise
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Absolutely.
1. Yes
2. Legs are a little tired but feeling good overall.
3. No.
4. Need to be more consistent with training.
5. Yes! Always look forward to the 5K a Day in the Month of May!
•Yes, its been tough to find time in the day but its worked out well
•I can’t feel my knees
•no
•It really makes a difference when you get outside for a bit everyday
•absolutely
1. Yes!
2. Great!
3. Not this time 🙁
4. Discipline
5. Yes!
1. Yes!
2. Great!
3. Not this time 🙁
4. Discipline
5. Yes!
Yes!
I can’t complain.
Yes I will be there
A nice walk is an excellent activity
I’m always thankful for the challenge.
Yep!
I can tell my legs are getting stronger.
Maybe.
I can discipline myself to do hard things.
Yes!
Yes. With the encouragement of some friends.
Feeling well, although the thighs could use a nice massage.
No. Work is in the way.
With the encouragement and support of friend s, we can complete this challenge, and that I love this Challenge and want to do it again next year.
Yes. Bring on 2026.
Yes!
Great….definitely feeling stronger in my legs.
No, we’ll be on vacation.
I’m capable of way more than I could have imagined. Need to give myself more credit.
100% Yes!
1) Yes!
2) Accomplished and surprised that I could do it
3) Unfortunately no, I don’t live nearby
4) I learned that I can make time for exercise every day
5) Very glad
Yes
Great
No
Excited that I could follow my goals !
Yes
1) Yes, I have completed at least a 5k every day in May so far.
2) Im feeling great but sad not to be able to do the Mayhem Challenge due to my commitment to pacing Bob at MO
3) sorry, I will not be able to attend
4) I learned to be more disciplined and to better manage my time
5) Yes, I look forward to this challenge
Yes
Feeling great
No
It was a good push to make it happen everyday no excuse
For sure
I have run a 5k everyday in May
Feeling really good
Not planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k
What have you learned from this challenge? More insight into the gospels through the commentary on the podcast
I am glad that i signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge. 3rd successful year
Yes.
Pretty good.
No.
That I can run without needing recovery days.
Yes.
1. Yes
2. Feeling great but sore
3. Sadly no, we live out of state
4. I learned that I’m getting older and 3.1 miles is farther than it sounds 😆
5. For sure!
Emily
1. Yes
2.Feeling great!
3.Planning on being there, not sure if I’ll run.
4. I’ve been so encouraged by the Facebook posts, podcast tips of the day and the scripture reading with commentary. There is ALWAYS something new to learn in life!
5. Yesss!!!! Very thankful I signed up again.
Briana
1. Yes
2. Feeling good
3.yes
4. It’s a lot easier to complete the challenge if you are doing it with friends!
5.Yes, definitely!
Charles and Tobias
1. Yes
2. Fine and good
3. Yes
4. We enjoy the challenge but like it even more when the Mayhem is being offered.
5. Yes
Yes
Good
Yes
Friends make running fun
Yes
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025?Yes
How are you feeling? A bit beat up.
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? Totally would be there with the entire family except we are out of state for family vacation.
What have you learned from this challenge? Seeing year over year improvement
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Yes
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? Yes
How are you feeling? Much better than I thought I would.
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? Unfortunately no
What have you learned from this challenge? I am capable of more than what I think. Thank you Jesus!
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Absolutely! Would do it again and will mark my calendar next year for the Musik Fest.
1. Yea
2. Proud of myself
3. Not really planning on it, but could be convinced
4. I learned that running is not absolutely terrible, and it can be fun to push yourself
5. Yea, it forces me to be active
1. YES!
2. I am feeling pretty tired but very proud of myself
3. No
4. I have learned the importance of my mindset when going into my walk or run for the day
5. YES!!
Yes
Feeling accomplished
No
Having accountable partners is key
Mostly
Yes
Exhausted
No
5k every day is hard
Yes
Yes!
Feeling good that we’ve made it the whole month so far!
No we will be on vacation.
Taking time for myself
Yes!!
Yes!
Feeling grateful to have made it this far and to be honest glad it’s almost over. 🙂
Unfortunately, no, I don’t think we will make it.
I continue to learn that it is never a bad idea to get outside and move.
So glad!!
yes
good
yes
It is easier to complete something when you do it every day
yes
Yes I have.
I got hurt and burned my knee and leg on the treadmill bad but I am ok.
No.
Dedication
Yes I am glad I did it.
Yes
Great
No
Probably affirmations of things I already knew
Yes
1. Yes
2. Sore
3. Likely
4. I enjoy walking with Justin
5. Yes
1. Yes
2. I am feeling great.
3. Hoping to attend
4. Walking 5k has been better than rehab
5. I have really enjoyed this year
1. Yes
2. Good
3. Probably
4. That Jeff has new music coming out
5. Yes!
1. Yes
2. So good I never want to stop
3. Hoping to attend
4. Getting outside helps me see lots of animals
5. Yes
1. Yes
2. I feel great
3. Probably
4. 5ks are hard
5. Yeah
Yes.
I have been feeling great!
No.
It has showed me that a little time outside is helpful to clear your mind.
Absolutely!
Yes
A bit tired
No
There is lots of beautiful nature 3.1 miles from my house
Yes
Yes
Tired
No
I don’t know
Yes
1. Yes
2. Awesome!
3. No
4. Leaving the 5K for the evening is not always a great idea😂
5. Yes!!
1. YES
2. Checks completed box
3.no
4.learn…. Tons from podcast on gospels. Thanks.
5 yes
1.Yes
2.Great
3.No
4.You can always make time for what you want to do
5.Yes
Yes!
Great it kept me on track for my 2025 challenge!
No im in MI
That I my body is capable of wonderful things.
Yes!
Yes.. tired.. no.. to stay consistent.. yes
1. Yes I have!
2. I’m feeling fantastic!
3. No, I live in PA
4. Something I’ve learned – having a group to help with accountability. Even when you don’t want to or feel exhausted, you can do it. Stay focused on the goals. Be proud of the work you’ve done
5. Yes!
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? (YES)
How are you feeling? (Great!!)
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? (NO)
What have you learned from this challenge? (It is better to run in the morning. Trying to balance work, life and running can be challenging and although it is hard to get up in the mornings some time, my day is better and I’m not as stressed trying to find time to run.)
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? (As always, YES!)
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? YES INDEEDY! (395 in a row!!!) 😉
How are you feeling? FANTASTIC!!!
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? YES!!! Planning.
What have you learned from this challenge? THAT WE STILL LOVE IT!!!!
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? CERTAINLY!!!
1- yes
2- great
3- no
4- i’ve learned that it’s important to take time for myself even when life is crazy busy!
5- yes!
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? YES!
How are you feeling? Fantastic!
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? YES, Planning too.
What have you learned from this challenge? CONTINUED DISCIPLINE.
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? ABSOLUTELY.
I have completed the mileage
I feel much better physically
I am not planning to be there July 5th
I’ve learned to prioritize myself
I am happy I signed up for this challenge. It got me up and outside and my dog has enjoyed our long walks.
Yes.
Good.
Yes.
Dont wait till 11 at night to do your 5k
Yes. Free Shirt.
#BringBackMayhem
1. Yes
2. Done 😅
3. No
4. 3.1 miles takes me longer to finish than it used to
5. Absolutely!
1. Yes
2.Great
3.no
4.That I can reach my goals if I stick with it! 5.Yes
Yes.
Feeling good.
No.
Walking is extremely good for my mental health.
Yes.
Yes i have
very accomplished
undecided
lots of discipline and consistency
Yes i am
1.Yes
2. Great
3.No
4.I know I can reach my goals !
5. Yes
1. Yes, I have walked and jogged at least 3.1 intentional miles every day in the month of May
2. How am I feeling? Honestly, last week was the hardest week because I was so tired each night after work, but thankfully I had the best walking partner who waited to walk with me each night which was encouraging for me. Last week aside, I have enjoyed the 5k walks and jogs each day.
3. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend the 12 annual JPM 5k and Musik Fest
4. I have learned that a walk or jog each evening is a great way to end my day (especially when I am walking with my husband).
5. Am I glad I accepted the encouragement from my husband and friends to participate in this challenge- absolutely!
1. Yes.
2. I’m ready for it to be finished.
3. No.
4. I have time.
5. Just barely.
Yes
Good
No
Being consistent and gives us time together
Yes
Yes I have!
Feeling great and planning to continue at least 5 days a week.
I will not be there
I have learned my discipline and mental toughness.
I am glad I signed up!
1. Yes. 2. Good 3.Maybe 4. Never give up, even though you wanted to. 5.Yes
Yes
Fine
No
Walking is good for me
Sure
Yes I have.
I’m feeling great and loving it.
No I won’t be there.
More discipline and mental toughness.
I am glad.
Yes.
Great!
I would really like to be there.
I can push my limits.
Yes!
Yes!
Great! I feel stronger
No
That consistency is important and doing challenges with other people is fun!
Yes!
Yes.
Good.
Yes, please, but probably not.
I enjoy walking with my friends and my mom.
Yes!
1.) Yes
2.) Worn out
3.) No
4.) To stay committed
5.) Yes
Yes.
Wonderful.
No.
Determination.
Yes.
Yes
Great
No
You have time if you make time.
Yes
Yes
Accomplished
No
Consistency is key
Yes
Yes
Feeling good
I’m not sure yet
Get it done
Yes
Yes
Awesome
Maybe?? If can’t make it may support the virtual option.
Consistency is key
Yes
Yes
Wonderful
No
How good exercise makes you feel
Yes!
yes
wonderful
no
how good exercise makes you feel
yes!
1) Yes!
2) Did something to my knee, so I’ve been walking.
3) Wasn’t planing on it
4) You have time if you make time
5) Yes!
1. Yes
2. Good
3. No
4. Running is fun
5.yes
1.yes
2. Feeling tired and honestly ready to be done walking. I would like to start lifting or biking
3.no we will be out of town
4. I’ve learned that no matter what time of day I can complete any task and I am thankful for my daughters for being a fabulous accountability partner
5 I am.
1. Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025?
Yes!
2. How are you feeling?
So tired
3. Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5?
No
4. What have you learned from this challenge?
To not give up
5. Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge?
Yes
1. Yes
2. Very good
3. Maybe?
4. My body can go further than I think it can
5. Absolutely, got me into running again
Yes
I am feeling good.
No
Walking and talking go well together.
Ehh
Yes!
Wonderful
No
I can really do this.
YES!
Yes.
I’m feeling great.
No.
The more you do the easier it gets.
Yes.
Yes
Awesome
No
To keep going even though its tough
Yes
1. Yes
2.Blessed and tired
3.No
4. I got a good reminder that I can do anything with God’s help.
5. Yes, and I look forward to being a part of, and inviting others to join in for many years to come.
Yes
Awesome
No
You learned that’s harder than it sounds to do this challenge
Not really
1. Absolutely
2. Good
3.No
4.It is way easier to do something if you have a goal.
5.Yes
Yes.
Feeling great and enjoying it.
No I won’t be there.
Mental toughness and discipline.
Yes.
I have done at least a 5k every day this month. I’m tired and slightly sore but those are less associated with this challenge and more to do with my body trying to kill me.
I won’t be attending the in-person 5k. However, I’ve been reminded the health benefits of going out and walking every day. A good friend recommended that I should keep doing daily 5k’s.
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? No I missed a couple of days but I have logged in or 100 miles running and walking this month.
How are you feeling? I’m feeling great for a 60 year old.😂😂
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? Not sure
What have you learned from this challenge? Keep going because we aren’t guaranteed tomorrow.
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Yes
Yes
Great
I think so
I am fully capable of getting in a 5k everyday even if I don’t want to
Yes
1. Yes
2. Great
3. No
4. Helped me to know that I can reach my goals.
5. Yes.
Yes
Feeling great
No
Discipline
Yes
Yes
Tired
No
Learned that some days are harder to get motivated than others. Like when it’s cold and rainy. :p
Yes, most of the time
1. Yes
2. I’m feeling great!
3. I am planning to be there:)
4. I’ve learned a lot about my friends lives through our conversations lol
5. Yes, it wouldn’t be May without doing 5ks every day
1. Yes
2. Tired but good
3. No
4. I have learned that I can do hard things and walking and having time to reflect on my day and be with God is refreshing.
5. Yes
1. Yes
2. Meh
3. Sadly no.
4. The track is friendlier when it’s daylight 🙃
5. Overall yes, but sometimes absolutely not.
Yes, 3.1miles or more (5k) day, night, rain, or heat. It got done everyday in May.
Thinner and more self disciplined.
No, unfortunately it is not close enough.
Stay focused and you can do whatever you put your mind on doing.
Yes, it has been a challenge but it has also been good for me and started me off on a new hobby of fitness.
Yes
Good
No
It’s no bueno
Possibly
Yes
Great
No
I love to run
Absolutely (I’m making my husband sign up again too😁)
1. Yes
2. Pretty good
3. No
4. I liked getting it done pretty much first thing in the morning.
5. I wasn’t always, but overall, yes.
1. Yes still going strong
2. Feeling good better than the 1st check in
3. Won’t be attending, I’m an out of stater.
4. That I am dedicated
5. Happy I did it and plan on doing it again in 2026! Thanks for providing the continued motivation
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? YESSS! ontop of working doubles, walking over 7-13 miles ontop of the 5k challenge. It’s been fun!
How are you feeling? Good but tired! and healthy!
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? No but sounds fun!
What have you learned from this challenge? I recognize more and more I do this challenge this is my fourth year completing and 5th total that making time spiritually is very much needed and can be done. Dedicating the 5k to God instead of just wanting a Teeshirt hits me differently than when I started this back in 2020. I absolutely loved my crack of dawn walks and even the walks at 11 pm they meant so much more this year than “just getting it done” my steps were more purposeful and spiritually I feel closer to God.
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? YES! is in MAY2026 yet? 🙂
1. Yes
2. I’ve developed some knee pain but overall good
3.not to sure yet
4. That 3.1 miles doesn’t actually take as long to complete as I thought it would!
5. Absolutely
Yes
Really good
No
Consistency
Yes
1. Yes
2. Good
3. Yes
4. I learned that I like running in the rain
5. Yes love it!
Yes
Tired
No
To take time to destress and be present with God.
Yes!
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? No, I missed one day due to a basketball tournament but other then that, yes
How are you feeling? Good
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? No
What have you learned from this challenge? Every challenge you compete in is rewarding in some way
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Yes
🙌🏼 yes
Feeling great
Yes. Plan on it.
Glad I did it. Want to continue in consistency.
I thought I did this earlier, but don’t see it.
Yes!
I’m feeling great!
Yes.
That there is always time for a walk. And that even when i’m to tried, i still feels good to go walk.
Yes!!
Yes
Feeling good
No
Consistency is key
Yes
1. Yes
2. Good
3. No
4. Dedication
5. Yes
Abrielle
Yes!
Tried, and accomplished!
Yes!
That walk isnt so bad.
Yea.
Matais
Yes.
Done, Just Done, D O N E
Yes
I can do things that I don’t think I can do.
Yes, I am.
Uzziah
Yes
Ok.
Yes
That im Strong and that i can walk long distances.
Kinda of sometimes I wish I didn’t sign up. but Im glad Im almost finished.
Zedekiah
Yes
Good.
Yes
I learned to walk even when it’s hard.
Yea.
Yes
Ready for May to be over lol
Not sure
It is good to go outside your comfort zone
Yes this was a fun challenge
Yes!
Great!
No.
I learned I’m stronger than I realize!
So glad I signed up!
1.Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? yes!
2. How are you feeling? Pretty good!
3. Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? No, unfortunately.
4. What have you learned from this challenge? I learned a lot about myself and how to push myself beyond what I thought I could do
5. Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Yes absolutely, will be doing it next year if I’m able!
1. Yes
2. Good
3. No
4. Dedication
5. Yes
Yes
Good
No
How to persevere
Yes
– Yes
– Great! Bitter sweet it’s almost over.
No but I definitely would if I wasn’t so far away.
– No matter how busy you are, you can make time for what’s important….like running=P
– Absolutely
Yes
Feeling good!
We’d like to
Have just loved these times and conversations with family, friends, and God. Hope we can continue.
Definitely!
Yes
Good but a little tired
No
Even when I don’t feel like running I can still run a good time and I feel better after
Yes
Yes, I have.
Feeling great.
No
I can make time for my physical, mental, and spiritual health, no excuses.
Yes, absolutely!
Denise Smeal
1. Missed one day during the first half due to an injury but added extra time on a few other days to make it up!
2. Energized!
3. Not available but sounds fun!
4. Committing to something and having accountability motivates me to keep going, even when it’s hard.
5. Absolutely!
Stacey Kaiser
Yes!
Today I’m tired, but otherwise I feel great!
Unsure
I have learned you have to manage your time to do something like this everyday
Yes!
Yes
Good
Probably not
Not to let your shoes wear out
Yes
Christian Kaiser
Yes!
I feel great
Unsure
To be persistent and do your best
Yes!
Mark Kaiser
Yes!
Awesome!
No!
Try to do the best ya can each time
Absolutely!
1.Yes
2.legs hurt less than the beginning
3. No
4. That I feel better exercising every day
5. Yes
Yes
Accomplished
No
That I can push myself harder
Yes
Yes
Pretty good. Knees a little creakier than I’d like
Maybe- probably will do the virtual run/ walk if not in town
That it’s a great way to ease into summer, increase my energy
Yes!
Yes!
I feel good/accomplished
I’m not sure .. possibly
Definitely learned that I can do something if I just put my mind to it and keep myself accountable.
Yes
Yes
Great
I want to
Go one more!
Yeah
Checking in for …
Kael Gingerich
Brooklyn Gingerich
Kenya Gingerich
Yes
Good
No
We’re in better shape then last year😉
Yes
Yes
I feel great
No
Pushing yourself feels good
Yes
Yes
Great
Yes, if I can
That 5k May isn’t hard
Yeah
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? Yes
How are you feeling? Exhausted but in a good way
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? No
What have you learned from this challenge? Don’t give up
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Yes
This was such a great challenge! I am going to continue doing this and my kids will be joining me this summer walking! Thank you for the encouragement and for putting it all together!
Yes!
Feeling great!
Nope, live in Iowa.
It is so much more enjoyable now that I live somewhere the sun shines most mornings!
Yes! It’s bittersweet to be almost done.
Brett
1-Yes
2-Feeling pretty good.
3-No bc I’m on call with my Fire Department
4-To be patient with my boy bc he wanted to quit but I didn’t let him
5-Yes I glad I did it again
Brant
1-Yes
2-Feeling tired and sore
3-No
4-Even though it’s really hard and wanted to
quit but my dad kept on me and glad I
didn’t
5-Yes
Yes!
Feeling good.
No.
It feels good to push yourself!
Yes!
Betty Dean
Yes
Feel Great
Yes I am running the Jeff Polen run!! 😃
Love it thank you for putting this on each year!!
Yes
Good
If we’re able to go, I definitely want to!
5ks can be fun if you do them with friends!
Very!
Yes
Good
Yes
You need to recover
Yes
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? Yes
How are you feeling? Great
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? Yes
What have you learned from this challenge? Stick with it.
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge yes
Yes
Great
No
If you stay consistent with something you will start feeling results.
Yes
Yes
Fine
NO
Routine is important
Yes
1. Yes, I have ran them all so far.
2. I feel awesome!
3. Yes!
4. If I set my mind to it, I can run a pretty fast 5k.
5. Yes!
1. Yes, I have.
2. I’m feeling great!
3. Yes!
4. It’s always good to have a 5k plan.
5. Yes (but I wish there was Mayhem too!)
Yes indeed
Feeling good
1. Yes!
2. I feel great! I’ve enjoyed getting back into running some of them.
3. It’s one of our favorite nights of the year – we wouldn’t miss it!
4. I have learned that running in the rain is not as bad as I had thought. I’ve also re-learned that running is such a mindset, and once you convince yourself to stay firm and conquer something difficult, the next time you just know you can do it – no excuses!
5. Always yes! I really have (surprisingly) appreciated the late night or rainy ones I’ve had to do. I said so many times this month how grateful I was for 5k May because I wouldn’t have forced myself to do it and I would’ve missed some beautiful evenings and refreshing rain! Always a huge thank you to the Polen family for putting this on.
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025?
Yes
How are you feeling?
Tired and sore
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5?
No
What have you learned from this challenge?
That people are absolutely amazing!
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge?
Yes!
1. Missed a couple unfortunately
2. Stronger overall but having right knee pain
3. No will be on vacation.
4. That I do better walking with someone to keep me accountable and that I need to do it early.
5. Yes
1.) YES!!!
2.) I’m so proud of myself
3.) I was not planning to attend
4.)I’ve learned that I am possible to make an hour a day for movement!!
5.) I am glad I did this!
1. Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? Yes
2. How are you feeling? Good
3. Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? No
4. What have you learned from this challenge? I learned I can do this if I set my mind to it, and not give up!
5. Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Yes
1) Oh Yeah!
2) Feeling great, been nice to feel energized and healthy
3) Not this year!
4) I have learned that spending less than an hour a day in nature with yourself or with others makes your whole day feeling fresh and without stress!
5) Super glad! I needed a motivator to get me feeling healthier and this challenge was the perfect thing!
1. Yes.
2. Legs are a little tired, but good overall.
3. Yep!
4. That I’m officially slower than my son!
5. Yes!
1) YES!!
2) Feeling pretty good. Thanks for asking. 🙂
3) Unfortunately no, but I’m going to sign-ups and participate virtually.
4) All things are possible with God! Never give up!!
5) Absolutely, YES!!
Checking in for Frances, Nate, Emily, and Josh:
Yes
Really proud of our hard work, and amazed at how great things for our mental health and together time as a family
No
It’s worth it!
Yes
Yes
No
I can make time
Yes
Yes
Accomplished
No
If I’m deticated I will get it done
Yes most definitely
Yes
good
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? No
What have you learned from this challenge? I need more sleep
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Yes
Yes
Great
Unable to attend
Time management
Always glad I do it!
Yes!
Great!
No:(
I can do it!
Yes!!
Yes
Good
No
My limits
And yes
Yes.
I am feeling accomplished and great!
I am not.
I have learned from the challenge that time management is very crucial for completing your goals in an effective manner.
I am very glad that I signed up
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? Yes!
How are you feeling? I feel great! Every run got easier and more enjoyable. Running has always been my “ME time”
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? No
What have you learned from this challenge? You have enough time every day to exercise.
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Absolutely! I Look forward to this challenge every year. I enjoy the daily photo challenges too.
1. Yes everyday 3.1 miles or more.☺️
2. I feel good!
3. No
4. Time management & that all things are possible if you work on it.
5. That I can run 5k a day (or more) for a month.
6. Yes I’m glad that I’m signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge – this has helped me keep my running streak that turned 5 years on May 11 get going this month. Also I got more miles this month (138.7 as of today). Thank you.
Yes
Tired
Maybe
You have to make time
Yes
Yes
Good
Maybe
I can do it
Yes
No
Mad I missed a day
maybe
have to plan better
yes
1) Yes I have!!
2) I’m feeling very good and happy that I am doing this challenge, but my legs are killing me!!
3) I am not unfortunately
4) I’ve learned that taking care of yourself honors the Lord and I’ve been reminded of how much running means to me.
5) I am SO GLAD I signed up for this challenge!!
1. Yes
2. Great
3. No
4. a daily walk/run gives time to think and relax and spend time with family and I’m looking forward to doing it every day of the summer
5. Absolutely
1. Yes
2. Accomplished
3. OH sounds lovely that time of year, but it’s a bit too far for me to make it
4. 4th time is the charm
5. Yes
Yes
Very accomplished
No
When I choose to move myself, I feel good
Yes 🙂
Yes, I Have successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025!
How are you feeling? I am feeling great! Love doing this challenge
Sadly, I will not be able to attend the party in July! Someday!!
The Lord definitely reveals so many things to you when you dig deep in His Word. I’m amazed that no matter how many times I read scripture how it always seems to point out something new to me! So cool!
So glad I signed up again! Great encouragement and connecting with others! Great job everyone!!
Yes!
Stronger!
Sadly, no.
I have loved getting out in God’s beautiful nature and listening to the birds and praying.
100%!
1. Yes, I have.
2. I’m feeling great
3. No
4. To take the time to get up and do a morning walk
5. Yes
1. Yes
2. Tired
3. No
4. Treadmills make me feel like I’m walking for an eternity
5. Yes
1. Yes, I have.
2. I’m feeling great
3. No
4. To take the time to get up and do a morning walk
5. Yes
1. yes
2. Tired and swore
3. No
4. I don’t have enough time in 24 hours for my life
5. Undecided
Clara’s Answers:
Yes, I’ve done them all!
I feel good.
Yes, I’ll be there!
I liked the photo challenge and doing the 5k with friends.
Yes!
1. Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025?
YES!!
2. How are you feeling?
Good!!!
3. Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5?
No.
4. What have you learned from this challenge?
That I am REALLY out of shape!
5. Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge?
Yes!
1. Yes, I have.
2. I’m feeling good
3. No
4. To persevere
5. Yes
Yes.
Feeling pretty good.
Yes.
That running makes me stronger
Yes
1. No, I stopped halfway through the month.
2. Sore, I’ve been having some knee trouble due to Osgood Schlatter Disease
3. No
4. How to work through disappointmemt
5. Yes
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? Yes!!
How are you feeling? Pretty good!!
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? Possibly
What have you learned from this challenge? It is possible to set aside an hour a day to do something for myself!!
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Yes!!!!!
-Yes! I’ve done a 5K every day.
-Feeling proud and exhausted (it’s also the last day of school for this teacher!)
-Sadly, we can’t make it to the fest – sounds awesome.
-4 members of our family did the challenge this year. I think we all learned about time management! I loved getting to walk with my teenage sons for a some of the 5Ks. I also learned I can run a mile and not die.
-Yes! So glad I joined!
1. Yes
2. Sore but good!
3. No
4. Discipline beats motivation.
5. Absolutely!
1. Yes!
2. I’m feeling pretty good
3. No
4. The importance of planning your day out.
5. I will admit that I hit a point in this challenge when I question why I signed up but in the end I’m glad I did it.
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? Yes!
How are you feeling? Good. Tired. Stronger!
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? No.
What have you learned from this challenge? I can do hard things.
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Most of the time yes 😅
Yes!
Tired, but good!
No
That I can can do more !
Yes I’m happy I signed up!
Yes my fiance and I have.
We feel lighter and at the same time heavy on the legs.
Unfortunately we live in SA that’s kind of far.
That having a partner really helps with keeping you accountable and motivating each other.
Yes we are. He says he wants to keep running.
Yes
Great- last day of school today!! almost missed this check in. Bought it was tomorrow?
Right now no, but would love to try to make it
commitment
Yes! Can’t wait for next year
Yes I’ve done a 5 k every day
Feeling good
No
It feels good to be in shape
Yes
Yes I’ve done a 5k every day
Feeling pretty good
No
It’s hard but good for me
Yeah im glad
I have!
I am tired, proud and sad that it’s ending.. it’s weird.
I don’t think so sadly.
I am stronger than I think and yet so very weak.
I really am. Thank you!!
Yes. Feeling good. No. Consistency is key. I am glad
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025?
Yes🙂
How are you feeling?
Healthier!!
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5?
No, unfortunately, I can’t afford to travel
What have you learned from this challenge?
Nature is so serene, I feel refreshed and restored after being outside for some time. I also learned that I really can push through and do hard things. Walking alone everytime has taught me to be okay with myself. I even went to the movies one night just me and didn’t cancel, panic, or just leave.
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge?
Absolutely!!!!
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025?
Yes
How are you feeling?
Feel GREAT!
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5?
Unfortunately not, so far from Texas 🫠
What have you learned from this challenge?
Running with others makes it a lot easier
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge?
Absolutely!
1.yes
2.Tired
3.no
4.I can commit and accomplish
5.yes
I sure have!
I’m feeling pain…. But also accomplishment
I will not be at the meet
That discipline is hard… but a good thing
100%
Yes, I feel great but pain at the same time.
No I cannot attend.
I would definitely say I learned to be in slice with God and how far I can truly push myself.
I am glad I signed up.
Yes
Good
No
Running is busy
Very glad I signed up
Yes
Determined
No I will not be there
I learned that my health was stronger than i thought I was. I learned that I feel better about things when I move.
I am glad that ibdid it
I have been completing the challenge everyday and feel great. I’m so thankful for what you have done to encourage us to get moving.
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? Yes!
How are you feeling? Proud of myself. Some days it was very hard to get out and get it done but I did it!
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? No.
What have you learned from this challenge? I can do hard things!
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Yes!
1. Yes
2. Excited was able to do it
3. No
4. Keep going even when you want to quit
5. Yes!
(My mom once again checked herself in earlier but not me (:/)
Yep!
Very tired, but hope to keep getting some 5ks in even now after May.
Sadly not.
I learned determination, and in the scripture challenge I leanred alot more about the gospels.
Definitely, Ill be back again next year!
Yes! 3.1 miles walked every day.
I am feeling sore but accomplished.
I would LOVE to be at music fest but already have family plans.
This has been so affirming that WHATEVER God calls you to He will get you through.
It has been so fun and I am entirely glad I did this challenge!
1. YES
2. Tired but that’s expected. Also accomplished
3. I am coming back from summer camp that day, so sadly no
4. I’m more stubborn than I thought lol
5. YES
Yes
Good
No
Keep going
The scripture has been great!
Yes, good, no, I always look forward to a daily run/exercise, yes
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? Yes I have!!!
How are you feeling? Really good!
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? No
What have you learned from this challenge? That when I commit to something especially when others friends are doing it, I will be committed.
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Yes! I took almost 4 months off running before this. at the beginning of the month it was a struggle to run 3.1 and now I feel like I have my stamina back!
Yes, Ok, Most likely, it’s challenging to do during track season, yes
Have you successfully run and / or walked at least 3.1 intentional miles every single day so far in the month of May 2025? Yes
How are you feeling? Better
Are you planning to be at the 12th annual JPM 5k & Musik Fest in Apple Creek, OH on Saturday evening, July 5? No
What have you learned from this challenge? Get it done early.
Are you glad that you signed up for the #5kMay2025 challenge? Yes. I used this to help me with my 30 day #wheresthebeef carnivore challenge and that helped me drop 43.2 pounds in 30 days.
1. Yes!! 2. I’m feeling great! 3. Yes, planning to come to the Musik Fest. 4. I’ve learned…even on the busiest days I can still find time for a 5K. 😊 5. Yes! So glad I signed up!!
Checking in. Enjoy 5k in May
1). Yes
2). feeling fantastic
3).No
4). Anyone can do anything you just have to want it!
5).Thank you
Yes
Good
No
Consistency
Yes
Yes
Feeling a lot better and I’ve lost a total of 9lbs during this journey. I am so happy that I am doing/did this ! Definitely feels good!
Yes
Great
No
Take time for myself to do it
Yes
Yes
Tired
Yes
Don’t Sign up for a full Marathon on May fourth if you are doing 5k a day in May
Yes I’m glad I signed up though
I have not ran everyday! But it was a fun challenge. Halfway through May, I had an incredibly busy week and couldn’t maintain running. It was a lot of fun and excited to keep running most days through summer. I learned more about discipline and commitment, and more about running in general. I’m thankful I signed up and look forward to completing the challenge in 2026.
Yes!
Feeling motivated and great!
Likely not:/
Managing time!
Yes:) first year i completed it and feel great!
Yes
Super good!
Probably not
Consistency
Yes!
Yes
Great!
Not sure
Planning. It as part of my day
Yes! Lots of hiking and cool places!
Sadly no
I’m feeling pretty good but I wish I stayed more committed
No
At the end of the day I am happy I signed up for it and I hope to do it again next year
Yes
I feel great!😎
Yes I’m planning on running the 5k in July
Consistency is key
Yes
1.Yes! I’ve completed an intentional 5k everyday in May!
2.I feel pretty good! Not sore and my body seems to have adapted to the distance.
I’m not I’m not planning on attending the festival.
3. I’ve learned that May is probably the hardest month in my schedule to do something like this (only December would be more difficult) which is exactly why it’s a good time to commit to it!
4. I’m really glad I signed up for it.
Yes I have.i feel pretty good ..I’m planning on it..It was challenging but definitely worth it from late night to early morning runs ..I’m glad I signed up
Yes
Not tired anymore
No
I know I need to keep walking.
Yes, very glad.
1.) yes! but i missed the check in yesterday bc i was rlly busy and my phone died 😭 i dont rlly know what to do bc this is the first year i have done this so im hoping that this check in makes up for it?
2.) i feel great! i love that this challenge has forced me to go outside more and im glad that my friend encouraged me to sign up this year! i dont have a treadmill and my house is pretty small so the walks in the rain were super fun!
3.) i will probably stop by a couple times but might not stay the whole time…
4.) i learned that walking and running isnt as boring as i thought it was gonna be and its a good way to spend my time instead of js sitting around! glad that i was able to learn from this challenge!
5.) yes! this challenge has helped me in many ways and im planning on foing it again nxt year!
Was the check in yesterday?
I thought it was today.
Am I disqualified??😫
Yes!
I feel super good. I was just talking to my wife about how good I have felt.
I’m not planning on being there. Too far. I may do a local one though.
I’ve learned that I can enjoy running as long as I don’t push myself so hard that it’s horrible. I’ve tried to start slower and be consistent and that has been far better for me than pushing myself to hard and then quitting.
I’m glad I signed up for the challenge and will likely continue running daily.
Im really going the checkin want yesterday. I’ve had in my calendar since day 1 that it was the 1st, 15th, 31st, and June 1st. But I can’t find the post that made me think that. I can’t find the post that tells anything about the checkin dates for some reason.
Not disqualified.
Missed checking in yesterday 😩
I’ve made it every day!! 5K every day in May! Thank you for the challenge it has been very encouraging:)
I’ve been doing this with a few other people so it’s been fun!
Oops! A day late!
Yes, excited to have finished!
No
That I can still run like I used to.
Yes
1. Yes!
2. Accomplished and Sore Legs
3. Unfortunately, NO.
4. That I can discipline myself to do hard things
5. Definitely. Will do it again.
Yes
Fine, used to running
No
The more discipline, the more strength
Yes
Yes
Feeling good
No
Keep the challenge going throughout the year
Yes
1. Yes I have.
2. Feeling good and inspired to continue doing a 5k everyday.
3. Won’t be there in July, due to travels
4. I learned that i feel better and have great energy when doing consistent walking/running.
5. Yes I’m certainly glad I signed up and plan to see how long I can keep doing 5k everyday.
Yes, another year complete May challenge
Feels good to get a good running base for marathon training
didn’t register for July 5th race
Try to challenge myself every May
yes
Yes
Good
No
I can make time for whats important to me
Yes
Crap, missed yesterday’s check-in! Hope today counts!
1. Yes! Every day in May!
2. Feeling good coming out of winter!
3. Unfortunately not in town for the 5K in July.
4. Sometimes you just have to go outside!
5. Absolutely!! See you next year!!
Yes
I feel good
No
To better manage my time and the consequences if I don’t
Yes
1. Yes
2. Feeling great!
3. Yes for sure
4. I can get it done no matter how busy I am!
5. I plan to!
1. Yes!
2. Awesome!
3. I wish!
4. That I am capable!
5. Absolutely!
Yes!
Great!
Unfortunately, no.
Committed to my word
See you next year
Yes
Great
No
I learned I didn’t need to feel guilty for taking time for myself to complete each day.
Yes, I plan on it
Yes!
Very accomplished
No
I am capable of doing more than I think
Yep!