Fun Runs

As we get set for another season of training with the Roadrunners, there may be some who might still be on the fence about joining up again, that's totally fine.  Ultimately you will find what works best for you, and running is one of those things that can't be forced.  I know that there are times when I just can't seem to get moving.  But then again, I know I should get out and do something, because the longer I don't do it, the harder it will be to ever get going again.

Obviously we all have had some experience with training, or you wouldn't be getting this message. So, however you do it, you know that at some point you have to do something for your body, your mind, and your soul.  It's never too late to make the effort.  I know I need the motivation of the group to keep me at it, because when I don't, the entire system starts to bog down, and that's not good.


Minerva, one of our runners passed on this article from a magazine called Competitor. 
http://www.zinio.com/reader.jsp?issn=8587-6864&o=ext
The article in question is on page 32, just enter that page in the search and it'll come up.  It's a funny exchange between a runner and a non-runner, trying to get the non to start running.

What this also points out to is the Tinkerbell Half marathon at Disneyland, which is sold out already.  It's on Jan. 2012, and it's for women. 


So here's the idea: there are numerous half marathons, 10Ks, and even 5K fun runs throughout the year, including Mud runs.  So if the idea of spending 5 months training for a full marathon is just too daunting or too difficult to schedule for, then find other shorter runs that get you back out on the streets again.  Find an event down the road, then call up some good friends and/or workmates, and encourage them to join you in this endeavor, and just sign up for it.  Hey, maybe even offer to pay for their fees, all they have to do is join you for a few weekends and you'll show them how to train, how to run/walk using intervals, how to hydrate properly.

My wife has signed the entire family to run the Universal 10k in Dec. The course runs through the backlot of Universal studios, which means it's hilly, but it could be fun.....

Anyway, think about it and then go sign up for something.  You know once you pay the money, you're committed. 


Walt