Run For the Parks
Last Sunday I ran the Adidas Run For the Parks 4 miler in Central Park. It was my first race in almost 4 years after my first run last Wednesday (with the sore muscle drama) in over a year. It was a blast. You might be thinking that I’m only a yoga person, why am I talking up running? Well, they compliment each other beautifully. Yoga stretches where running tightens and running keeps the body in great cardiovascular shape. To me they are the same except running is moving forward on my feet.
If you’ve always wanted to try running but have been intimidated, don’t be! Here are some reasons why running is an awesome sport:
- It’s free (after the cost of running shoes and race fees).
- You can run at any pace you want and can be in any shape to do it.
- When you compete in a race regular folk run in the same event with famous & elite athletes.
- It makes your legs look so hot!
- When you race total strangers cheer for you and you get free bagels!
- There are groups all over you can join to help you stay motivated.
I could go on but you get the point. Get out this spring and find a 5K near you to get started. You’ll thank me when your legs are lookin’ hot.