I have a confession to make: I’m not a runner.
Truthfully, I've avoided running my whole life. I never learned the proper technique (and didn't even realize there was one), so it just felt awkward and embarrassing
In fact, when I was 24 years old and newly engaged, my fiance and I entered a 5K run in honor of his uncle. Not knowing the fundamentals of running, I finished the race humiliated as my 65 year old father beat me to the finish line. After that, I hung up my running shoes and started telling people, “I don’t run unless a bear is chasing me."
And in Texas, there aren't many bears chasing me.
Running another 5K certainly wasn’t on my 2020 Bingo card, but with all the newness of 2020, I decided why not do my first 5k in over 20 years!
And I’m super excited about it thanks to a new training program called 30 Day Breakaway that is releasing this month.
I've discovered the top 6 reasons we should all be running (even if it's a slow, steady pace):
1. Runner’s high.
They say there is a type of euphoric feeling afterwards called a “runners high”. With all the craziness in the world, who couldn’t use a little endorphin boost and stress relief?
2. It’s good for our bodies.
Idialis Velazquz,, the trainer who created the new 30 Day Breakaway program, says, “Our bodies were made to run.” Running increases blood flow and oxygen throughout the body.
3. Sense of accomplishment.
Setting a goal and achieving that goal is good for anyone at any age!
4. It helps you lose weight. Need to lose the Quarantine 19? This might be your answer!
5. You can run for a cause.
So many aren’t physically able to run. An amazing amount of money can be raised for a good cause!
6. It gets you outside!
We’ve been cooped up in our homes with virtual learning, working from home, and tv binging for too long. Fresh air is in order!
It’s hard to look at these 6 reasons for running and not want to instantly go out to purchase some new running shoes, right?
Gotta run! (pun intended)
Stephanie