Daily Challenge #5---Make a Committment!

One of the best ways to motivate yourself to get into shape is to sign up for a local race. You can start with a 5K, move on to the 10K or half marathon, or for the ultimate challenge....the full marathon! In addition there are a lot of triathlons if you want to mix in a little biking and swimming. Finishing any of these races provides a sense of accomplishment that feels amazing! Plus you never know...you just might get hooked!

There are a lot of running programs you can find to help get you in race shape. Here are a few websites to check out-

Beginners-
http://www.coolrunning.com/cgi-bin/moxiebin/bm_tools.cgi?print=181;s=2_3;site=1

Intermediate to Advanced-
http://www.halhigdon.com/

So your challenge for today is to find a local race that will be held this Spring, find a buddy that will join you, and start your race training today.

This site has local running events- http://www.dailymile.com/events

You can check here to see when the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure will be in your area. You can run a race and feel good about donating to Breast Cancer Research.

Check here to see what triathlon races are being held in your state- http://www.trifind.com/

It is early enough in the year that you have time to train for some kind of race. Let 2010 be the year for you to accomplish something you have never done before!