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It's time to eliminate the excuses and get ready to move!
My introduction to my running journey was a race. I immediately set a goal for the amount of time I wanted to complete the race in. That's when my tracking began. That was five years ago. To date, it is very rare for me to go out on a run without some way to track the run. I track my mileage and my speed. Honestly, I'm somewhat obsessive about it. I need to know how many miles I'm running AND I need to know how fast (or slow) I'm running. I use that information to challenge myself to go further and go faster.
I have become so reliant on the tracking systems that I don't take a run without a device. I almost did not run this morning because I could not track it. 🤷♀️ But guess what?! I ran anyway. And I'm so glad I did.
Today's lesson:
Being active is not the same as being competitive. You do not have the have fancy gadgets and applications in order to get out and move. All you need is commitment to self....and a watch. Instead of tracking your distance and your pace, start out by tracking your time. Commit a set amount of time to walk or run or both. As you become consistent, add on more.
Add 5 minutes a day.
If you start off walking, move to intervals.
If you are doing intervals, try to run the entire time.
Walk, run, or do intervals on flat surfaces (like a track).
Challenge yourself to walk, run, or do intervals in an area where there are hills and/or bridges.
None of those tips require a tracking device and yet they all show progress that can be made with just a commitment to being active and consistency. Whether you take the journey alone, with family members or with friends, set out to enjoy it. Don't get caught up in overindulging yourself with stuff. Just enjoy the process!
We were out for 65 minutes today and I enjoyed every bit of our run/walk intervals on the trail. #TerrainRacePreparation
Want to start moving but need an event to work towards, join me at Zooma Women's Race Series in Amelia Island, October 19 or October 20 or both 😉. Use code RUNWITHME for a 10% discount.
Looking for a group to walk or run with? Send me a direct message on Facebook to receive information on Sunday meet-ups. We'll be starting in August. We'd love for you to join us!
It's time to eliminate the excuses and get ready to move!
My introduction to my running journey was a race. I immediately set a goal for the amount of time I wanted to complete the race in. That's when my tracking began. That was five years ago. To date, it is very rare for me to go out on a run without some way to track the run. I track my mileage and my speed. Honestly, I'm somewhat obsessive about it. I need to know how many miles I'm running AND I need to know how fast (or slow) I'm running. I use that information to challenge myself to go further and go faster.
I have become so reliant on the tracking systems that I don't take a run without a device. I almost did not run this morning because I could not track it. 🤷♀️ But guess what?! I ran anyway. And I'm so glad I did.
Today's lesson:
Being active is not the same as being competitive. You do not have the have fancy gadgets and applications in order to get out and move. All you need is commitment to self....and a watch. Instead of tracking your distance and your pace, start out by tracking your time. Commit a set amount of time to walk or run or both. As you become consistent, add on more.
Add 5 minutes a day.
If you start off walking, move to intervals.
If you are doing intervals, try to run the entire time.
Walk, run, or do intervals on flat surfaces (like a track).
Challenge yourself to walk, run, or do intervals in an area where there are hills and/or bridges.
None of those tips require a tracking device and yet they all show progress that can be made with just a commitment to being active and consistency. Whether you take the journey alone, with family members or with friends, set out to enjoy it. Don't get caught up in overindulging yourself with stuff. Just enjoy the process!
We were out for 65 minutes today and I enjoyed every bit of our run/walk intervals on the trail. #TerrainRacePreparation
Want to start moving but need an event to work towards, join me at Zooma Women's Race Series in Amelia Island, October 19 or October 20 or both 😉. Use code RUNWITHME for a 10% discount.
Looking for a group to walk or run with? Send me a direct message on Facebook to receive information on Sunday meet-ups. We'll be starting in August. We'd love for you to join us!
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