Inside everyone is an athlete. Some are lucky enough to have been encouraged early in life. They have experienced the excitement and challenge of athletic competition. They have experienced the satisfaction of having a body that doesn’t just get by, it’s a machine. However, there is a rather large group of people for whom the idea of athletic competition and training is absolutely foreign. They may or may not be overweight. Either way, they know that they are "out of shape." They are searching. Searching for a way to finally get fit and HAVE FUN! They want to get their mind off of calories, fat grams and the bathroom scale. Are you one of those people?
What's missing? Perhaps competitive running! Competition-the very word gets my adrenaline flowing. The thrill of every little victory, from the very first mile without any walking breaks, to the incredible high after receiving an age-group award for a difficult race. The anticipation you'll feel when the starting gun goes off and you join the mob of runners in an all-out athletic effort, trying to be faster than your last race and faster than that runner just ahead of you! The excitement of having those miles add up in the running log. The self-confidence that comes from getting faster and stronger. Being able to look back and see where it all started.
"Race Your Way to Fitness!" © was written with the express purpose of helping people become runners and finally get fit while having fun! It is comprised of three parts:
I-The Motivation***
Reason after reason why you can do it and keep doing it!
II-How-to***
Tip after tip on how to get started, enter and compete in your first charitable race, how to find time for running in a busy schedule... This section includes recommended plans to get started based on where you are fitness-wise right now. Some people should walk for several weeks before attempting to run. Some, however may be ready to walk/run right away. Taking it nice and easy is stressed over and over so you don’t get frustrated and give up before you really get started.
III-A 52-Week Training Log & Fitness Charts*** Keeping track of your progress can be one the best ways to stay motivated. The fitness charts provide places to track your body fat, weight, one-mile time tests, races and results, PR (personal records), etc. There is also a pace chart, a “Photo Gallery” to see your progress and MORE!
"Race Your Way to Fitness!" © is a non-intimidating, upbeat answer to your fitness woes. Like a friend helping you get started!
