Not everyone who looks like a running machine has always been that way or has even liked running for very long! Every person has a story and a journey towards improving their physical fitness. Below two ward sisters share what got them to start and get hooked on running:
What got you to start running?
Lexy: I use to play softball, but it's really hard to have pick up games when you need 18 people for a game, plus it's not that great of a work out anyways. So I wanted to find something that would allow me to have a good work out that I could do anytime and would be easy to bring kiddos with me. So I bought a jogging stroller and decided running wasn't as bad as I use to think.
Laura: A bunch of Adam's brothers and their wives were signing up for a Ragnar and I had no excuse not to do it. So I decided if I was going to do it I was going to do it well and train properly. Plus I wanted to get in shape after having a baby. At what point did you realize you liked running? (You can admit if you really don't like it) :)
Lexy: I didn't start enjoying running until it was my choice to do it. So probably 3 years ago... As a punishment for losing or not working hard enough during our softball practices and games, our coaches would force us to run and we had no choice. You had to do it or else you were off the team. So I had negative associations with running for a long time and seriously hated it. So now that it is actually my choice, running is so much more enjoyable. I go at my pace and go whatever distance I want. It's so much better!
Laura: I don't actually like running, but I do like how I feel after. But I think I realized I was hooked about 4 or 5 months after I started running when I couldn't run because of illness and found myself feeling jealous of Adam for getting to go on a run instead of me.
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| Some people you may recognize participated together in the Ragnar Relay this year. The race is 200 miles and goes from Wickenburg to Tempe. |
Whether you run, play tennis, hike, walk, swim, play soccer or participate in a slew of other physical activities, there usually comes a point when you need to consciously choose to make it a part of your lifestyle and what helps make it a habit is if you like it or find satisfaction in how it makes you feel.
- If you want to make running a positive part of your life and join our Relief Society running group, click HERE for more info.
- Also, our ward has a walking group which will start this WEDNESDAY, March 14th at 7:30 AM at the front gate to on-campus housing. The group will meet every M/W at that time. If you’re driving there, there are a few parking spots, but if they're full Laura Foster can let you through to park inside the gate. For questions call Laura at 720 548 0956. If the days/times/location don't work for anyone who would otherwise like to come, let her know and you can work something out.
- If you want to start training for a beautiful, low-key nighttime 5k in seven weeks check out the Glow Run. The race benefits the Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona Organization.
