Get Ready for the 14th Annual Crimson Couch to 5K
April 5, 2024!
The 2024 Crimson Couch to 5K training program will begin February 25 and end with the 5K race on Friday, April 5th at 7PM. Race participation is not required for program credit, however it will be a great way to test your fitness and celebrate your hard work throughout the program.
5K Race Registration
Join the Crimson Couch to 5K training program (qualifying WellBAMA program) to prepare for the 5K race and reach those fitness goals! The program, only available to UA faculty and staff, begins on February 25th and registration is now open on the MoveSpring App.
New this year! 3 training programs to choose from:
Choose the program that most aligns with your fitness level and 5K goals. If you’re not familiar with MoveSpring yet, you can read more about it and set up your free account. Once you’re set up in MoveSpring, all tracking for your program will be done through the app*. Participants must complete and track at least 900 active minutes during the 6 weeks to receive program credit toward WellBAMA Rewards. If 900 minutes sounds like a lot, don’t worry it’s only 30 short minutes of moving 5 days a week for the 6 weeks of training!
You have until Friday, March 1st to join one of the three programs in MoveSpring.
Also new this year, there is no team component in MoveSpring. Leaning on your support and holding each other accountable is still extremely important! Keep track of your coworkers and friends by adding each other as friends on MoveSpring. See how to add friends help article for assistance.
*If you do not wish to use the MoveSpring app for capabilities or privacy reasons, please reach out to us at wellness@ua.edu and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Not ready to run, but still want to be involved?
We need volunteers to help with our race packets, set up, clean up, and of course bring the high energy during the race along the route and at the water station! See more details and sign up for any responsibility that interests you. We’d love your help!
MoveSpring Tutorial
How to Add Manual Activity
How to Convert Activity
How to Add Manual Activity on Desktop Article
Additional Exercise and Training Resources:
Start each day of activity with a dynamic warm-up then after your workout, take 5 minutes to cool down and recover so you can come back stronger tomorrow!
Dynamic Warm-Up 5-Minute Cool Down
Stretching and Injuries
Crimson Couch to 5K Route Map
Frequently Asked Questions
MoveSpring support is online during standard business hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm, Central US time. If reaching out during off hours, support will respond as soon as possible when back online.
Click here for more detailed instructions on how to reach out to MoveSpring support.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Interested in supporting our event? Email wellness@ua.edu to learn how you can help.
Check out some highlights from last year!
Questions? Contact our office:
Phone: 205.348.0077 | Email: wellness@ua.edu