Hi Fit School Friend!
Spring is a great time to try something new, plan something fun, or train for an event. After you notice that you have a longing to do something, the next step is to make a plan. Take 5 minutes right now to jot down some ideas to make it happen. Here are some steps to help.
1. Have a Goal
Let’s say your goal is to walk or run a race. Having a goal can help you train on the days when you would rather stay home curled up on the couch. Here are some example goals to help you get started.
- I walk or run a 3 hour or faster half marathon.
- I have fun for the entire race from the starting line to the finish line.
- I meet one new person for each mile of the marathon.
- My last mile is my fastest mile of the race.
- I enjoy my time walking or running with my friends or alone.
2. Have a Plan
You can find your own or sign up for my 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon Plans by visiting the Run Like a Girl website and clicking on the
Training Plans While you are on the site, you may want to sign up for the race!
Click here to learn more.
3. Listen to your body
Do you have a little ache that you are not sure about? If so, how about you skip one or two days of training and stretch and roll a little more on those days? Sometimes it just takes a day of rest to take away the ache. Sometimes it just takes one extra workout to take our body over the edge to injury. Learn to pay attention.
4. Enjoy
“If it ain't fun don't do it.” – Jack Canfield
Be sure to remember the fun; the fun of reaching a goal, the fun of training with friends or alone, the fun of crossing the finish line and reaching your goal time, the fun of time outside in nature, the fun of making your body work hard,…. Sometimes the weather and the circumstances are not ideal, but your attitude and focus can remind you of why you are here.
