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Whoever said running from your problems doesn’t solve them probably wasn’t running fast enough. It may not be effective in solving them, but running in general usually makes problems seem significantly easier to work through. At least, easier than the act of forcing your body to run a certain distance or time.
When was the last time you did something for you? Yes, you, the person who has talked for years about “one day” completing a 5K and says they’ll complete a 5K race “next year” every year. Have I stopped you in your tracks for a moment? Good. Let’s chat…
Whether you run or walk, being a part of a 5K training group means you have set a personal goal you intend on meeting.
Running has been a big part of my life since my first year of cross country in seventh grade. It started out as just a twice-weekly thing with my friends in the fall, with a little summer running, and in high school it grew to six days a week in the fall and much more off-season running. Since then, it’s been my favorite way to exercise, and one of my favorite ways to relieve stress.
When the Pandemic hit, there wasn’t a lot we had control over. Schools were shut down, sporting competitions were canceled, and places of work were closed. It seemed as though everything was changing and there was nothing we could do about it. But I found the one thing in my life I could control was my fitness.
Running and gardening are very similar. In Spring we plant all our seeds with big anticipation of what Summer will look like. It is a lot of work, but once June and July come around and we are picking fresh fruits and vegetables out of our yards everyday, we realize it was well worth the hard work and patience.
