by Sue Barnes | Apr 26, 2017 | Getting Started, Goals, Health, Motivation
There are many schools of thought when it comes to how much we should run or walk in a week. Jeff Galloway, interval training guru, feels that 3 days a week is enough to train for any distance of race. Hal Higdon, running coach, suggests 5 days a week in his...
by Sue Barnes | Apr 19, 2017 | Getting Started, Goals, Groups, Health, Motivation, Races
We all love to watch the Olympics and see the fastest and the best, it is thrilling to see their speed and the ease with which they compete. It is also fun to watch the Boston Marathon and see the people who had to qualify with a fast time or through a charity...
by Sue Barnes | Mar 8, 2017 | Goals, Groups, Motivation
Normally I am a “co-dependent” runner and it is rare for me to head out for a run by myself. Even though I started my running “career” running alone, because I was never alone at home, I am co-dependent now. The nature of our program encourages us to run...
by Sue Barnes | Feb 15, 2017 | Fun, Goals, Groups, Motivation, Races
While running the Indy Half Marathon in November, I had a lot of time to think and to listen to other runners and walkers. I realized how many running groups there are, and I thought about what brings them together. I saw shirts from running clubs, schools and other...
by Sue Barnes | Jan 25, 2017 | Getting Started, Goals, Health, Keep it Going
Throughout our lives we go through many different transitions, school, work, shoe sizes, places we live, people we know. When you begin running or walking you start on a journey which can change your life. In the beginning each mile is a victory, you are excited as...
by Sue Barnes | Jan 4, 2017 | Getting Started, Goals
The first of the year is always a good time to set your goals for the coming year. Since we are at the first of the year it is time to get them on paper. Here are some suggestions from “MIndtools” to help you set goals which will help you succeed. Set goals that...
