A Must: Running/Walking 5k Events!
I’m very excited about running in the Bastille Day 5K in Chicago this Thursday. It’ll be my 2nd straight year participating in this event. It has a rare 7:30pm start; and on a Thursday. As well, they’ll be a live concert at the end of the finish line. By the time the runners were finishing in this event last year, it was pouring rain and the concert had to be canceled.
Okay, as you can see, I’m excited. Through my continued quest to very good fitness, I’ve discovered that I actually don’t mind running as part of my exercising. I think that the one thing that has helped is my participation in run events such as 5k and 10k race events. On average these events will cost $25-$30. In my opinion, it’s well worth it. For one, part of the proceeds usually go towards some charitable organization or cause. Also, you get a free run event t-shirt. Some of the popular run events are hosted by shoe companies. So, your free t-shirt might be a Nike or Adidas shirt.
Last summer is when I first started registering for these run events. I haven’t made as much progress progressing to 10k runs, but the motivation is still within me. I did run a 10k event last summer (The Nike Human Race), and did fairly well for never have running such a distance being timed. I entered 4 run events last summer.
Run events can be looked upon as a way of being competitive with our workout routines and weight maintenance program. They also help keep you focused over a longer period of time. You’ll always want to do better than your last run. And that may lead to you staying focused on eating healthy and working out and burning calories.
I challenge you to find an upcoming run event in your residing area! Register for the event! And start your training of running and/or walking. Many of these events offer walkers as well. So if running isn’t able to be in your plans, no worries. You’re sure to find an event! Try and find an event that’s no more than 3 weeks from now. A 5k is roughly 3.1 miles long. I currently run a reasonably slow 29 total minutes for a 5k on average, which is about a 9 minute mile. Your finish time isn’t as important as your participation and being around many folk who are excited about fitness and running.
Don’t be afraid of these 5k’s. I’ve done many, and there are people of all shapes and fitness levels out there. Everyone encourages the other. And it’s all about you and what your goals are.
Again, go register for a run event, NOW. And you’ll be a very happy camper. And it’s something to talk about with your coworkers.
Good luck to ya. Always remember that running and walking is free. No gym membership is needed. And you can even run on the holidays and late nights, as the outdoors never close its doors.
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