Click he I keep thinking about all the things I am not – not skinny, not a fast runner, can’t do 100 pushups. And you know what? I am finally realizing that is just fine with me.
I got into running about 18 months ago. I started out with completing 5K (3.1 miles) runs for fun. It usually takes me about 35 minutes to go that distance. For some, that seems an eternity. For others perhaps that is a goal to work toward. For me? That’s my pace for now, and I am happy with it. What others think, truly, does not matter. That is the attitude I wish everyone could adopt when starting a running journey. Sometimes it can be intimidating, especially when you arrive to your first 5K. There are people there with tiny shorts, hydration belts, running watches, all the latest and greatest gear. Me? I usually bring my car keys and phone. I do have a cool FlipBelt that holds stuff while I run because I like my hands free. It can be intimidating to see those folks out there. Then you realize, wait, everyone is here to have fun! A friend said to me that the number of people who run these races to win is teeny tiny so just enjoy being out there and doing something good for your body. When I do longer distances than a 5K, I enjoy using the Galloway Method (http://www.jeffgalloway.com/). Galloway, named after and founded by Olympian Jeff Galloway, uses interval training to help you run further. You can look up intervals to see your goal time. I want to iterate that using these intervals does not mean you are “not a real runner.” Indeed, research is coming out to support that even elite athletes who use this method find themselves improving their times and distances. Using that program has helped me complete three half marathons in less than 3 hours – again a good time for me. Think you can’t give it a try? I have no ACL in my left knee due to a (clearly!) bad injury several years ago. Using the Galloway plan allows me to run without feeling knee pain. I see so many people during these half marathons, 10Ks, 5Ks using intervals to complete the distance. Give it a look, give it a try, and meet me at a local run! Staci Zavattaro
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