One of the trainers at a local gym I train at just started a training program to run a 5k in November. I have to admit, I thought I would be left out from participating, because it is a 5K training program and my running is very limited due to spinal injuries and damage. Once again feeling like a left out gimp, I said I couldn’t volunteer to train, as my running is extremely limited. In fact, all except one physician, have warned me against running. Being fused from the chest down, I just don’t have the cushion of the discs in my spine to support during impact. I was very happy to hear that some of the folks that signed up wanted to walk it and I could be involved. Yippee! I will be helping train the walkers.
Now I have a challenge for you. If you have never done a 5K and/or you have not exercised in years, I challenge you to get off the sofa and train for a 5K of your choice in November. Train along side me. I will provide you with tips and encouragement. You can even stay in touch with me via email. I would love to hear about your progress. Now I don’t want to hear any excuses. Just get out there and do it! Email a buddy right now and get someone on board with you.
Keep in mind, training to walk a 5K will provide you with the necessary exercise recommended to maintain optimal health. It could also be just what you need to get started towards a healthy diet and weight loss regimen.
Okay, lets go. A 5K or possibly a Turkey Trot awaits us in November.
Please drop me an email at karen@karenhummel.com if you are accepting the challenge! May I be the first to say “Happy Holidays”.
Karen
With Karen's education and eighteen years experience in the preventative health, nutrition, and fitness fields and personal experience battling weight, she could not ignore the growing obesity epidemic, especially after the announcement by the surgeon general stating, this would be the first generation to die before their parents due to obesity. This is not a legacy Karen wants to leave behind.