If you remember, last month I shared with you that I am running virtual races through JostRunning.com every month this summer. It really helps to keep me motivated to keep running as a part of my workout routine. Last month I was surprised to see that I finished #3 out of close to 60 people. It doesn't really matter, but it does because I can see my ranking against the other runners and it motivates me to run faster.
This month proceeds from the race will be donated to the National Young Arts Foundation. I don't know much about this foundation but with a young daughter who loves art and declares it is her favorite subject and as a member of my local Art Center, I am in total support of proceeds supporting art for our youth.
This month, the good people at JostRunning.com wanted us to tell about other ways to complete our races other than running, or running all at once. Yes, I know running is in the name of the company, but that doesn't mean you have to just run.
These are YOUR GOALS! YOUR RACE!
I would like to suggest a few alternatives to completing your races and earning your medal and supporting a good cause. Not all of us are prepared to run a marathon, half marathon, 10K or even a 5K. So set your goal, what can you run and what do you want to try to run?
Do you think you could run a marathon over the course of a month? Perhaps you could walk it?
Or maybe you want to do a long distance all at once but can't run or walk it, how about biking it?
What alternative plan would you do to earn a half marathon or marathon medal?
Next month the races through Jostrunning.com go to support Girls on the Run and I am so happy to see that - encouraging physical fitness among female children. A daughter of a dear friend had just completed a race through this organization and it was such a powerful experience for her and that warms my heart. In August the races will benefit Camp Promise and I am going to need to educate myself more about that organization.
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not yet - i just started walking....
Ohh to run, jog or even walk fast again. I cannot do it though I have injuries that aren't healed right. :(
I would probably attempt to walk-jogging and running are not in the cards for me. But I would have to start slowly as it has been years now that I even attempted a short walk!
I would be able to walk it with resting but never run it. I can't stand to long or my back starts burning.
I could walk and run a marathon. It would be tough though.
I have never done a marathon or even a half marathon. I would have to train for several months to be able to be in the kind of shape to make it...maybe I should start now!
I started with a walkathon last month. It was really fun and we were supporting a local anti-bullying organization. It was really exciting to see that my daughters and I walked the farthest and we were tired but excited. I will keep doing the walkathons and train slowly for the running. I have to listen to my body.
I want to do a 5 k. It is on my to do this year
My dream is to do a half-marathon. I'm currently just one run away from graduating c25k, but I've been battling Chrons and it's been trickier than I thought to try to get out and run. I have a 5k in July and a 10k in September I'm doing though :) (the 10k will be my third time doing it)
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