Why run?
I had this crazy idea to start a training group for women over 40 to run or walk the More half-marathon in NYC on April 6th. I thought it would be great if I could entice 5 women into the program.
I've had over 60 women express interest. Wow! You have to remember that we live in Vermont and upstate New York, and the highest temperature on the day of our kick-off meeting was zero.
Why would women want to run or walk throughout the winter to train for a 13.1 mile race? Here are some of their reasons:
- to get more fit and healthy
- to accomplish finishing a half marathon
- to increase motivation to commit to an exercise program
- to have fun with a group of like-minded women
- to have something just for me!
They show up at 5:30 am, when it's dark. They show up again at 5:30pm - when it's once again dark. We also have training sessions during the day, which means juggling work, kids, and family schedules. We walk and run outside as a group, saving the treadmill for those times we can't make it to a group session.
We've met new friends, learned stretching techniques, purchased 'technical' clothing that wicks away sweat, and experienced the satisfaction that comes from committing to a difficult, yet important, goals.
These women are wonderful as a group and as individuals, and I'm thrilled to help them reach their goal: the More half-marathon finish line on April 6th!
I've had over 60 women express interest. Wow! You have to remember that we live in Vermont and upstate New York, and the highest temperature on the day of our kick-off meeting was zero.
Why would women want to run or walk throughout the winter to train for a 13.1 mile race? Here are some of their reasons:
- to get more fit and healthy
- to accomplish finishing a half marathon
- to increase motivation to commit to an exercise program
- to have fun with a group of like-minded women
- to have something just for me!
They show up at 5:30 am, when it's dark. They show up again at 5:30pm - when it's once again dark. We also have training sessions during the day, which means juggling work, kids, and family schedules. We walk and run outside as a group, saving the treadmill for those times we can't make it to a group session.
We've met new friends, learned stretching techniques, purchased 'technical' clothing that wicks away sweat, and experienced the satisfaction that comes from committing to a difficult, yet important, goals.
These women are wonderful as a group and as individuals, and I'm thrilled to help them reach their goal: the More half-marathon finish line on April 6th!
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