I've gotten a lot of advice as I train for my very first 5 K walk-run, and I've done my best to follow all the tips. I was advised to talk about it with others, so I would not be tempted to give up on my goal. I was told to sign up for a race, so I could keep my eyes on my goal. As I talked with people, almost everyone had a suggestion or two. The most recent was to make sure I had warm running clothes, as the weather will turn colder. I now have eight layer running pants, and spandex crops that will keep moisture away. I have new running shirts with both short and long sleeves, as well as a wind resistant shirt. Matt gave me a gift certificate and I will use it to get some rain gear. It really is all about the clothes, and how comfortable I can be while I walk and run.
There is a local 5 K race called the crop walk, which will raise money for the soup kitchens and local food banks. The event will be held the end of October, and so I now have my last five weeks to train. I'm confident that I will easily finish, even if I walk the last mile. I will raise some money for a good cause, and I can be proud of my accomplishment. This means that I will be able to scratch another item off my bucket list. It seemed a lot more daunting before I started this journey, and now it is clearly within reach. I have yet to run for an entire mile, but I continue to make progress. I feel so much better than I did in June when I began to walk my neighborhood with my dog. My clothes fit better, and I've lost ten pounds. Of course, I thought the weight would melt off me, but I will choose to focus on all the positive benefits.
One of my cousins will run the New York Marathon in November, and I have a lot of respect for her commitment. I know how hard she works, and I give her a lot of credit, because I cannot imagine running for twenty-six miles....and the beat goes on....the beat goes on.....
There is a local 5 K race called the crop walk, which will raise money for the soup kitchens and local food banks. The event will be held the end of October, and so I now have my last five weeks to train. I'm confident that I will easily finish, even if I walk the last mile. I will raise some money for a good cause, and I can be proud of my accomplishment. This means that I will be able to scratch another item off my bucket list. It seemed a lot more daunting before I started this journey, and now it is clearly within reach. I have yet to run for an entire mile, but I continue to make progress. I feel so much better than I did in June when I began to walk my neighborhood with my dog. My clothes fit better, and I've lost ten pounds. Of course, I thought the weight would melt off me, but I will choose to focus on all the positive benefits.
One of my cousins will run the New York Marathon in November, and I have a lot of respect for her commitment. I know how hard she works, and I give her a lot of credit, because I cannot imagine running for twenty-six miles....and the beat goes on....the beat goes on.....
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