Running is a choice to become Healthy

Running is a choice to become healthy

Think about running as a way to become physically fit. It helps the obese people get in shape they start out walking and work their way up to running slowly but surely. In Las Vegas Nevada they have a walking marathon that you can only walk not run. You can read about the walking marathon in the read Reader’s Digest.

You don’t have to have a love of walking or running to do a marathon. If you just want to push your children in a stroller you can do that as well. Pushing your child in a stroller gets them excited about running or walking a marathon as well. Just get out and get active and may be a half marathon or full marathon isn’t for you but it is for some people.

You may think running is death. I hope I have opened your eyes to see running in a different way then you ever expect to. Running may seem like death to you but it’s really not. Go out and try it you might be surprised you might come to love running like I have. If running a marathon isn’t on your bucket list that’s okay but go out and give running a try. Don’t be a couch potato forever. Show people what you are made of. Runners have legs of steel. That is something I truly believe you may not but don’t dis it till you try it.

Running is a wonderful thing give, it a chance to help you and your life. If you do you won’t then you will never know what you are missing out one. Shall we go run a marathon?

Anyone can run or help someone run

Anyone can run or help someone run.

The marathon industry is huge it is a billion dollar industry. Some people run for family and friends, others run to prove to themselves that they can do it, some run for charity which is really awesome because they care enough about others to go and help out someone who is less fortuned then they are. Or maybe it is the dad that runs with his son who is in a wheelchair and that means the world to that kid. Here is that story for those of you who haven’t heard it.

This story is a great motivator. It shows you that anyone can run even if you are in a wheelchair, anything is possible. It helped me realize that no matter what you can accomplish anything if you put your mind to it.

“Dick and Rick Hoyt have been running, competing and inspiring for 25 years. Father Dick has pushed, pulled and ridden with son Rick, born with cerebral palsy, in more than 900 events, including Ironman triathlons. Monday marked their 25th Boston Marathon. Before the race, the Boston Athletic Association awarded "Team Hoyt" the Patriots' Award, honoring inspirational New Englanders. At the finish line, father and son cruised through a custom ribbon. "(Rick) loved it," says Dick, 65, proud that he and Rick, 44, never have finished last. "He tried real hard to get his arms in the air, but I zigzagged across the road to show the crowd how much we appreciated it. It was really great." The Hoyts started racing in 1979 when Rick learned of a race honoring a Westfield (Mass.) College lacrosse player who was paralyzed in a car accident. Rick, who communicates through a special computer, told his father he wanted to show that life goes on and asked his father to enter the race with him. The duo finished second to last in the 5-mile race. That night Rick wrote, "When I'm running it feels like my disability disappears." Maryland chiropractor Larry Herman says he hopes many experience that same exhilarating feeling April 30 at the Frederick (Md.) Marathon, where relay teams of four to 10 individuals are volunteering to push more than a dozen people in wheelchairs for the 26.2 miles. "When I met Rick and Dick Hoyt, it was like meeting one of your heroes," says Herman, who attended Monday's race to cheer the family. Bobbye Beall was skeptical when Herman suggested her 28-year-old son, Lucas, who has severe retardation, cerebral palsy and is blind, participate. "I kept wondering what this is for, what cause is this going to," Beall says. Then she remembered the days when the family lived on a farm, where Lucas loved rides on the swing and tractor or being pulled in a wagon by his brother. She remembered how his face lit up with excitement. She understood. "The only cause is to give wheelchair-bound people the joy of feeling the wind in your face," says Beall, who will push her son for part of the race. "The more I think about it, the more excited I am." (Esfarjani)

Running is a Choice to become Healthy

Spectator Tips

Some of my fans! Good Luck Kisses for me!

Spectator Tips

What spectators need to know and how they can help make running a marathon successful. Have signs and cheer them on let your runner know that you love them and are proud of them. You are part of the reason they choose to run because they wanted you to be proud of them. Stand by the finish line so the runners know that you are routing for them. It gives them the last boost of energy they need to finish the race and they give it all they got. Make sure you are prepared for any kind of weather and know that the water stations aren’t for you but the runners. Bring your own bottle water and snacks to keep you tied over until your runner has finished the race. Respect the course stay off of it! It is for the runners not you (Luff).

Don’t get in the runners way they have already been running for hours and they are tired and you are in there way it will end up bad for the both of you so do yourself a favor and the runner and stay off the course until everyone is finished. Find a spot that looks like it is going to be really hard and stand there and cheer them on. There is always one spot in the course that is the worst and when people are standing there it makes the world of difference to the runners to hear people cheering them on, seeing people with sign and their loved ones waiting for the. (Luff).

Don’t be one of those people who yell and scream “You are so close” or “Not too far left” only say things like that if you are at the finish line. Pick an encouraging phrase like “You’re amazing” or “Keep it up.” Don’t tell them how much farther they have unless you know for certain because then it just makes it harder for the runner (Luff).

Make sure you know what your runner is wearing from head to toe. It is going to be crowed it is easier to pick out someone wearing a yellow shirt then a black one. Make sure you make a meeting spot with your runner so they know where to find you after the race. Make sure they know how proud of them you are. Timing is everything; find out what time they want to accomplish. Help them achieve it by helping them know where they stand on time when they are running. (Luff)

The last few miles of the marathon might be the worst pain you ever feel compared to childbirth. You just have to keep going and never give up. You have made it so far so why quit now? That is the real question. Running a marathon is misery to a non-runner they don’t understand why you would want to pay 80 dollars to run a race or to wake up at 5 am to be to the start line by 7. Non-runners may never understand the joys of running a marathon.

Running for Fun and Game

Running for fun and games

Running a marathon isn’t just fun and games it is tough business. You have to be fully prepared and know what you want to accomplish. You have to believe in yourself to accomplish something like that. Running a half marathon isn’t easy but it isn’t as tough at a full but it is still rough. You have just got to keep your head up and go. Never give up your dreams no matter what even if you feel like it is too hard just keep moving forward and don’t let anyone tell you, that you can’t do it.

Running a half marathon is better for some people but full marathons are better for other people. It just really depends who you are and how much motivation and determination you have. Quotes always help runners out. It gives them a little boost of confidence. It may seem so simple but a quote is what keeps you going.

What to do the day before your big race? Rest and make sure you get plenty of carbs and fats so you will be ready for tomorrow. Stay hydrated and don’t eat any unusual food don’t try something new eat what you would normally eat, but make sure it has lots of carbs. Don’t overdo it, you don’t need to go to the spend tons of time at the clinics; eat the free samples they have a packet pick up. Try to stay off of your feet as much as possible just still live your life like you would normally. "Don’t do anything out of routine before your race because that will throw your routine off. Make sure your toenails are trimmed and well groomed yes that sounds funny but you don’t want them to be digging in your running shoes the whole time and making you feel like your stubbing your toes. Just relax and watch a movie or TV show that inspires you" (Constello).

Anyone can help someone run

Training is Important

Training is Very Important

Why is training so important? It is important to train your muscles so you don’t pull anything or break anything. You must know what you are doing. Running isn’t easy. You have to work at it like you have to work at anything in life. If you don’t train right you can ruin the experience of running. I know this because when I was a senior in high school I ran cross country and track. I tore the ligaments in my right foot in the first race of track season. It was no fun, because senior year is a big deal. I didn’t think I did anything bad to my foot, it just hurt badly. The next day it was swollen really badly and I went to school and walked on it. I went and saw the doctor and he told me that I tore my ligaments I was devastated. He told me I couldn’t run for three weeks and I was like “No, I have to run its senior year.” I didn’t run for two weeks if I would have waited the extra week like I should of I wouldn’t be having to so many problems with my foot now. I learned through this experience if you listen to the doctors and let your muscles heal you will be better off than if you don’t. It may not ruin the rest of your life but you may not be able to accomplish everything you planned because you didn’t train right. You need to know what your limits are, that is something that you have to learn while you’re training. Make your training fun because if you don’t it is going to seem like a burden and some days you may not want to but you just go out and do it and you feel so much better about yourself and life you’ll even have more energy.

Running for fun and games

Pros and Cons of Running

Pros and Cons of Running

Pros of running a full marathon and not a half. Running a full marathon is harder than a half and is more demanding because you have to train harder than you have ever trained before. You just have to keep your mind on something else besides the pain. It hurts to run, yes, but once you have accomplished something like that you are more likely to do it again to improve your time and show people that you are made of steel.

Pros of running a half marathon. You have become one with the road and one with your shoes. You have more patience than you realize you have. Shorter less demanding there are more half marathons than marathons. They are easier to set up for and get everybody ready for.

Cons of running a full and not a half marathon. No matter what you are going to be super sore the next day and not want to move. You need to allow yourself to have recovery time and not just go back and run the next day. That is really bad for your muscles and your body. You may not think it is but it hurts you more in the long run. You tear more muscles that way then if you let them recover.

Cons, you can’t say that you ran a full marathon but you just ran 13.1. It’s not as long and not as hard as a full. It will still make you sore if you didn’t train right for it.

Running a half marathon is more interesting to some people because it is more fun because you can enjoy the scenery more and don’t have to worry about the next 13.1 miles. You finish faster than you would of a full. Yes it is shorter and it is much easier to train for. You still have to train hard but you don’t have to kill yourself in training. You have to make sure you are ready to run because if you’re not that could lead to serious injury and could cause some serious damage not only to your body, but your ego as well. Running a half marathon is where you should start then work your way up to running a full. It is more than an accomplishment; it is a goal or dream fulfilled.

You need to know what you are getting yourself into, so you can train efficiently so you don’t end up with some serious injury. If you get hurt while in training for your half marathon you need to slow down and let yourself heal first before you go out at full pace. It takes a while to heal yes, but you will be so glad and so excited once you are all healed.

Pros of running a half marathon. You have become one with the road and one with your shoes. You have more patience than you realize you have. Shorter less demanding there are more half marathons than marathons. They are easier to set up for and get everybody ready for.

Cons of running a full and not a half marathon. No matter what you are going to be super sore the next day and not want to move. You need to allow yourself to have recovery time and not just go back and run the next day. That is really bad for your muscles and your body. You may not think it is but it hurts you more in the long run. You tear more muscles that way then if you let them recover.

Cons, you can’t say that you ran a full marathon but you just ran 13.1. It’s not as long and not as hard as a full. It will still make you sore if you didn’t train right for it.

Running a half marathon is more interesting to some people because it is more fun because you can enjoy the scenery more and don’t have to worry about the next 13.1 miles. You finish faster than you would of a full. Yes it is shorter and it is much easier to train for. You still have to train hard but you don’t have to kill yourself in training. You have to make sure you are ready to run because if you’re not that could lead to serious injury and could cause some serious damage not only to your body, but your ego as well. Running a half marathon is where you should start then work your way up to running a full. It is more than an accomplishment; it is a goal or dream fulfilled.

Training is Very Important

Why do People like to Run?

Wonder Why People Run?

You are probably wondering why people like to run marathons and half marathons. Some people think it is death but others just love to do it. Shall we go find out why people love to run 13.1 or 26.2 joyful miles in a row.

“The first marathon ever ran in Ancient Greece killed the guy.” (Padlan) So why are people willing to risk it? Well here we go!

It is more than just a sport; it is a lifestyle that you choose. Running is a way to become one with the world you can become free and you get to know yourself. While running you can listen to music or you can think about things that are bugging you and figure them out in your head and make everything work for you. It is a way to get away from everything for an hour or two and just have that time for you, or when you are sad, upset or even frustrated. It can become a lifestyle that will help you with your life in the future. "I decided to go on a little run." Forest Gump "There will be days when you think you can’t run a marathon. There is a lifetime knowing you have. Unknown (Runners Club)

There is more to running than you might ever think. You need to have good running shoes or you will cause yourself more grief and pain. There are many different brands that you can get from Asics, Nike even to Saucony. Some brands are better than another. The brand Brooks they aren’t the best and probably not the worst but they are not good for the ankles and if that is the case, they aren’t good for the feet. I have learned that through personal experience. Before you start you training find some good running shoes that fit your fancy. Make sure they suit your needs first. Running shoes come in many different colors. You can pretty much find shoes in your favorite color if you just look. Go to a running shoe store and they will help you and will set up a training schedule for you. They will help guide you while you work on accomplishing your goals. Not only in this marathon but in future ones as well. They are there to help you in any way they can.

Facebook helps make goals because once you make them on Facebook you never want to give up on that goal because everybody will keep asking you until you do it. Your own peers are a great way to keep you motivated as well. It may be a 26.2 grueling journey but it is quite an accomplishment. "Facebook isn’t the only reason you run a marathon." Maybe it was a childhood dream or just a recent one. Or maybe your family members, friends, or even idols have ran one and have given you the desire to do one as well. (Webley)

Facebook is a major thing in helping people decide if they want to run a marathon because you read about what your friends are doing and then you want to do it as well. I read about this guy who has run three and half marathons and is 45 pounds lighter than he was before. Now he is going back to his hometown to run that marathon. “He couldn’t be happier with the choice that he has made to run.” (Webley)

Now let’s talk about getting the right nutrition that you need to run this joyful run. Fuel on the fat for the long run. You need to train your fat engines so you can be ready for your marathon. You need to make sure you have fed them so you can accomplish your goal. Carbohydrates and fats are very important in your diet during training for you marathon or half marathon. "You must teach your body to rely on the fats, and train it and not just decide one day and go run, because you might not make it to the end and that would be very bad" (Schulman).

Now should we find out why people go to watch the runners cross the finish line? I surveyed some people and I got many different answers, but one was to see how many people finish and how many puke at the end of the race. Some people think that it is really cool to see elderly ladies and men cross the finish line. This one girl said, “I like to see how many people actually finished and passed out at the end.” Those made me wonder why people like to see other people’s pain and don’t do anything to help them. It frustrated me how a few people said they just liked to see how sweaty people are at the end. I know that runners get sweaty and nasty even after half marathons. It’s not just a cup of tea if you aren’t sweaty then you didn’t run hard enough. There is more to running than getting sweaty. For real people they are going to be sweaty after running 13.1 or 26.2 miles, it’s a part of life.

Pros and Cons of Running