It’s Global Running Day!

Like we runners really need an excuse to celebrate all things running, right?! Still I love seeing all the positive promotion of running around social media and the interwebs.

Once again, fellow SweatPink Ambassador Kristen from Jonesin’ for a Run has invited us to join in and participate in her annual running survey – so here goes…

Why do you run?

Honestly I don’t think answer changes much for me from year to year….I run for my sanity, my health, for the challenge. I am a better version of myself when I run for sure.

How do you plan to celebrate National Running Day?

Wednesdays are usually a strength day for me with Trainer Stacy, but I’m sure I’ll slip a mile or two in.

How many miles have you run so far this year? Do you have a mileage goal for the year?

I set no mileage goals for this year. I didn’t want to get fixated on any particular number – just want to run healthy and happy. As such, I’ve been lousy at tracking my miles – sometimes I remember to record on Daily Mile, but often I forget.

What big events do you have on the race calendar so far this year?

I’m looking forward to a race-filled fall, including three Rock ‘n’ Roll races in Philly, Brooklyn and Vegas! Speaking of Rock ‘n’ Roll, be sure to check out their site today for some serious discounts. You can also use code ROCKATTITUDE to save $15 off registration.

Before I leave for a run I must have:

I don’t head out for a run without my phone, SPIbelt, earbuds, hat/visor, and now that the temps are heating up, my Nathan handheld.

Do you track your runs? If so what do you use?

If you caught my May Runfessions, then you know my Forerunner 10 is in my doghouse right now – also why it’s missing from my must have list. I’ve been trying the Map My Run app  on my last couple of runs.

Who is your favorite running partner?

Most of my runs are solo, but I have enjoyed having my husband join me on some of my Saturday runs.

What races have you run so far this year?

Just ran my first race of the year, Boston’s Run to Remember, last Sunday. You can read my recap here.

If you have to give someone one piece of advice about running, what would it be?

Run your race! While reading running blogs is great for inspiration and camaraderie, don’t fall victim to the comparison game. Running is a very individual experience – enjoy your journey.

Describe your relationship with running in one word:  Motivating!

How are you celebrating the day? Doing any race shopping?

Happy National Running Day!

Today is a day to celebrate all things running…not that runners really need an excuse to celebrate 🙂  But who knows, maybe someone will be inspired to lace up for the first time! And, from the look at my inbox, it looks like there will be a lot of great deals for both gear and races available today – never a bad thing, right?

Fellow SweatPink Ambassador Kristen from Jonesin’ for a Run invited a bunch of us to answer the questions of her running interview for “a look into my miles” – so here goes…

1. Why do you run? There are so many reasons why I run…my sanity, my health, for the challenge…because it helps me to be a better version of myself.

2. How do you plan to celebrate National Running Day? After being sidelined these last few weeks, being able to run today makes me smile.

3. How many miles have you run so far this year?  I honestly haven’t checked – thanks to over 100 inches of snow this winter (forcing me to deal with treadmill runs) and my left knee woes, there have not been a lot of miles. But I’ve got 7 months of 2015 left and I plan to make the most of them!

4. What big events do you have on the race calendar so far this year? My race calendar has been a bit of a moving target, but I am really looking forward to running RnR Philly and RnR Vegas. I’m looking for an early fall race and would like to get a couple of shorter distances in.

5. Before I leave for a run I must have:  Garmin, iPhone, earbuds, SPIbelt,  usually a hat /visor, and, if it’s really bright, sunglasses.

6. Do you have one favorite app to track your runs?  I haven’t tried any of the running apps yet.

7. Who is your favorite running partner? Of late, my husband has been running with me on the weekends, otherwise I run solo.

8. What races have you ran so far this year? Just one – the BAA 5K with my family…always fun!

9. If you had to give someone one piece of advice about running what would it be? Run for yourself and don’t get caught up in the comparison game.

10.  Describe your relationship with running in one word: Complex

What one word would you chose? 

Check out how others answered these questions or answer yourself and link up with us! 

Happy National Running Day ~ a coast-to-coast celebration of running!

A group run?
Solo time on the trails?
A little race shopping?
Purchasing some new summer running gear? 🙂

Maybe I’ll sneak another quick run in with my son this afternoon – he wants to start training for his next 5k! And you know I love hearing that!

What have you got planned for today?

Today is National Running Day!  The goal of this movement is to nationally promote running as a healthy, easy and accessible form of exercise for people of all ages. I especially like the fact that one of the stated missions on the National Running Day website is to “get kids interested in running as part of an everyday healthy lifestyle.” Did you know that in the U.S. only 1 in 4 kids gets at least 30 minutes of physical activity each day? And with phys. ed. classes disappearing from many schools across the country this stat could get a lot worse! I know from watching my own kids, running is such a natural and joyful activity…why wouldn’t you want to promote that, right?

So I’ll be encouraging everyone I know to get out and move today – whether it’s a run, walk or something in between 🙂

Happy Running!