10K on the Way!

Many of you started this program running 10 minutes a day.  In the beginning, that 10 minutes was a stretch, but you stayed with the program and now are consistently running close to 30 minutes a day.  With the slow and steady increase over the past seven weeks, your legs and lungs have gotten stronger and your over-all health has improved.  Run three miles?  Piece of cake.

I have a new challenge for you.  Set your sights on a 10K.  I know, you're probably thinking, "She may have motivated me to run three miles, but there is absolutely no way I'm running six!"  I'm not talking about running six miles tomorrow.  Over the next couple months you'll GRADUALLY work your way there.  I'm confident you can do it.  Having a goal is a great motivator.  What better way to stick with the program than to commit yourself to running a 10K this summer.  There's bound to be one in your area.

If you've never run in a road race before, don't be intimidated.  There will be people of all skill levels and abilities participating.  You may end up running by Elvis or some other joker dressed in costume, or, if you choose Bay to Breakers in San Francisco, you may end up running by a nudie.  Whichever race you choose, you'll be surrounded by an enthusiastic, encouraging crowd that will cheer you all the way to the finish line.

Add a 10K to your bucket list and cross it off this summer.  There's probably a cool t-shirt in the deal for you too.

Assignment for the week:

day 1:  run 30 minutes     day 2:  run 35 minutes
day 3:  run 30 minutes     day 4:  run 35 minutes
day 5:  run 30 minutes     day 6:  run 35 minutes

LACE UP!