Women want MORE
What is it about women turning 40 that gets us jazzed up? I ran my first marathon 2 weeks before my 40th birthday as a way of thumbing my nose at age and reassuring myself that physically and mentally I still could set - and achieve - challenges.
MORE magazine, a magazine aimed at women over age 40, hosts a half-marathon and full marathon in New York City's Central Park each Spring. I thought about how cool it would be to gather a group of women in my area, train for the half-marathon, and run it together. Of course, I was thinking about this while out for a long training run :)
What to do when you have a brainstorm? Talk it over with a friend, right? My friend Kathryn has a fantastic history of exercise, but lately she's slowed down. When she heard the idea, she was jazzed! Another friend, Patty, actually ran both the New York City marathon and the MORE half-marathon in previous years, but like many women found herself bogged down with work and family issues that needed her attention. She heard the idea of a local training group, and got excited about running again.
Since the idea snowballed, we're moving forward with making it a reality. Even if you don't live in the Manchester, VT, area, you can set goals and challenges for yourself. Heck, you can even join our training group as a virtual partner! Look for more details soon, since we'll start training in early January.
If you're excited about the possibility of challenging yourself to complete a new goal, check out the MORE marathon website at http://www.nyrr.org/races/2008/more/index.asp
If running or walking a half marathon isn't your thing, brainstorm a challenge that suits you. Dream big dreams, set small goals, and realize significant success.
MORE magazine, a magazine aimed at women over age 40, hosts a half-marathon and full marathon in New York City's Central Park each Spring. I thought about how cool it would be to gather a group of women in my area, train for the half-marathon, and run it together. Of course, I was thinking about this while out for a long training run :)
What to do when you have a brainstorm? Talk it over with a friend, right? My friend Kathryn has a fantastic history of exercise, but lately she's slowed down. When she heard the idea, she was jazzed! Another friend, Patty, actually ran both the New York City marathon and the MORE half-marathon in previous years, but like many women found herself bogged down with work and family issues that needed her attention. She heard the idea of a local training group, and got excited about running again.
Since the idea snowballed, we're moving forward with making it a reality. Even if you don't live in the Manchester, VT, area, you can set goals and challenges for yourself. Heck, you can even join our training group as a virtual partner! Look for more details soon, since we'll start training in early January.
If you're excited about the possibility of challenging yourself to complete a new goal, check out the MORE marathon website at http://www.nyrr.org/races/2008/more/index.asp
If running or walking a half marathon isn't your thing, brainstorm a challenge that suits you. Dream big dreams, set small goals, and realize significant success.
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