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Lose 10 Pounds Fast

Posted on May 17, 2010 by admin

Sign up for a race! Not kidding. I don’t care if you sprint, jog, walk or crawl it….the preparation for it gets you so in shape as does the actual race. And unlike your sometimes unfriendly races in high school, races as an adult are fun and a great way to meet people. Fellow participants are so encouraging and friendly (I ran the NYC marathon by myself and ended up making 3 great friends) that you’ll quickly get addicted to doing them! And why not enlist a friend, co worker, spouse or your kids to do it with you. Or do it as a family! My 9 and 6 year old kids ran a 1 mile run this weekend and they totally loved it! And I loved doing it with them!

It’s optimal to start training for a race 6 weeks prior. Do a Google search of races in your area. Or better yet, search a charity that you’d be interested in helping and run for them! I ran the marathon for Lupus and new that I’d not quit for fear of letting them down. Good ol’ guilt got me past mile 22 lol. Whatever it takes I say! You can also search running clubs in your area. They not only have a list of races but also provide running support and trainers that are really useful. I recommend that you start with a 5K (3.2 miles) and then build up from there. Experiment with different races and you’ll find the distance that suits you the best. I loved the gratification that I got from running the marathon but that distance is just not for me. I found that half marathons are great and the training schedule still allows me to work and have a family/social life. Write me with any questions and I’d be happy to help you train for your first or next race!

xo
Larysa