One always feels more beautiful when they are healthy and
physically fit. I’m really not great at
adhering to a regular gym routine—my workout preference includes hiking,
biking, swimming, or any other sort of nature activity. For the cold winter months, I prefer fun
indoor classes like Zumba or Yoga.
In order to push myself to stick to a workout, I’ve signed
up for my first ever 5K on October 21! I’m
excited to participate in the Chicago
Monster Dash and dress in a “toys” theme with a group of friends. I’m now forced to stick to a running routine,
so I’m not straggling behind during the race.
It is energizing me to not dare skip a workout. It will be very exciting when I cross that finish
line! On top of the exercise, I’ve been
hydrating more frequently and eating healthier, because it helps my runs.
I found this routine that I’ve been trying to stick to, in
order to train with ease:
Please send along any first 5k tips you may have! Wish me luck!!
Listen to your body! Soreness is one thing, pain that makes you cringe or have difficulty walking is another! And make having fun and completing the race your number one priorities, over speed or competition (at least for now)! :D Powodzenia! My marathon (first ever; Detroit) is on that same day! Woo! We'll be running together in spirit!
ReplyDeleteAnia!! Thanks so much, this is super helpful!!! Can't wait to run in spirit on Oct 21! Let me know if you are ever considering a race in Chicago!!
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