National Running Day is Wednesday, June 5! I’m so excited for many reasons. This is a special day for runners from around the world to celebrate their passion! Running has been so rewarding for me and many others. Not only does it have great health benefits, but it gets you moving! For me, it keeps me active, sane, helps me clear my mind, allows me to help give back, it’s FREE and the list goes on. I never thought running would have grown into such a rewarding venture — one that I would like to keep for a lifetime. I seriously feel like a run groupie because I’m trying to run every single chance I get. Every time a race pops up on my run-radar I get excited! Even on my days off I’m wanting to lace up my running shoes and get a run in. It has brought so much joy and fulfillment into my life. I’ve also had the opportunity to meet smyprettybrownfit.com/ome pretty AH-MAZING people! National Running Day is the perfect opportunity to grab a friend and GO!
Here are 10 Ways to Celebrate National Running Day from RunningDay.Org:
1) Declare your passion – People run for millions of reasons, and we want to know yours! Head to www.runningday.org and let the nation know why you run, be it raising money for charity, keeping your waistline in check, or getting to that bagel at the 5K finish line.
2) Bring a “runway” to work – Swap your loafers and heels for sneakers and you’ll be dressed to the nines for National Running Day. Your feet will thank you for it, and it will be that much easier to step out for a short jog during lunch or on your way home from work.
3) Morph your friends into running fiends – Friends don’t let friends just walk on National Running Day! Invite a pal or two—the more the merrier—to hit the road with you. They’ll be hooked in no time!
4) Change Happy Hour to Running Hour – Shake things up by adding a run to your post-work plans. Head out at 5:00 p.m. with some co-workers and relax over miles instead of cocktails.
5) Strike new ground – Seize the day and take the road you’ve never traveled. Who knows? You might find a new favorite running path to spice up your summer.
6) Give the gift of running – Donate to organizations that use running to make a difference in people’s lives, like Back on my Feet or Achilles International.
7) Make running run in the family – They have your eyes, but what about your endurance? Leave the bikes and baseball bats in the garage and run around the neighborhood with the kids. Keep things interesting with a short race to see who is the fastest.
8) Choose a running resolution – Kick off a new fitness goal on National Running Day. It can be anything, including adding five minutes to your next run, running a new distance, or signing up for a road race.
9) Take advantage of the great outdoors – Running outside beats spending all your time on the treadmill. Step out the front door and away from the gym to take in a bit of nature during your afternoon run.
10) Treat yourself like a champion – Set yourself up for success by indulging in your favorite post-run snack, sporting your lucky t-shirt, or helping your feet to a new pair of sneakers.
How will you be celebrating?
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