A.D. asks from Campbell, CA on July 11, 2008
Local Running Race Suggestion
Hello! I have been trying, rather unsuccussfully, to get on a regular excercise schedule since my daughter was born over 2 years ago. I beleive that a short race, approx. 5 miles, would be a great goal to set to help motivate my efforts. Is anyone aware of a local, relativey short race, that will take place in fall/winter? Thanks!
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C.M. answers from San Francisco on July 12, 2008
The Palo Alto Moomlite run every yer in September or October is fun (around the full moon). It's usually a friday evening and they have different length events 5k - 10k. I usually do the 5k walk.
E.P. answers from San Francisco on July 12, 2008
I loved the Palo Alto Moonlight run. I think its end of Sept. Really fun, friendly race, by the bay on the first moonlit friday in fall. They also do a stroller 5k if you want to run/walk with your little girl. I think the registration should be opening quite soon. (I did the 10k 2 years ago). They have this cool warm up aerobics thing, too!
E.
N.S. answers from San Francisco on July 12, 2008
there is the rock n' roll race coming in Oct. in San Jose. I think you can do a 5 mile - 13 mile run.
M.T. answers from San Francisco on July 12, 2008
There's a great website that has information on local races and events called Active.com. You can narrow down your search under "running" and where/when you want to run. I'm actually running a 10k (about six miles) tomorrow in Los Gatos. I also set this small goal so that I'd stay motivated with my workouts. Good luck!
-M.
L.M. answers from San Francisco on July 11, 2008
Hi A.,
I would suggest looking into some Team In Training Events through the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. There are several walk runs happening in the Fall, and they train you from start to finish! You can go to the team in training website, or the leukemia & lymphoma site to get all the information you need! I just completed an endurance hike through the Hike For Discovery program, which is also a part of Team in Training. Be aware that any and most traces will require a registration fee and/or fund raising.
Good Luck!
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S.M. answers from San Francisco on August 21, 2008
Hi A.,
So many of us moms struggle with the same issue - time (and energy) to exercise! Check out www.fityummymummy.com (and www.fymclub.com) - it's a fabulous program and there's a lot of mom-to-mom online support to keep a person motivated. I love it! There are hundreds (or more!) of moms who are enjoying great results using the FYM system - all ages, at all stages of parenting (or some with no kids at all), and all over the world. It doesn't matter what level of fitness you are currently enjoying (or not enjoying!) - it works for anyone who wants to work it.
Just thought I'd share - check it out and see what you think.
God bless you,
S.
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