Search articles from thousands of Examiners
Write for us
Seattle Fitness and Weight Loss DC Running Fitness Examiner
DC Running Fitness Examiner

Tips for celebrating National Running Day

June 3, 3:24 AMDC Running Fitness ExaminerAmy Reinink
Comment Print Email RSS Subscribe

Subscribe


Get alerts when there is a new article from the DC Running Fitness Examiner. Read Examiner.com's terms of use.
Email Address


  Include other special offers from Examiner.com
Terms of Use

Maybe you couldn't make any of the organized events in the Washington area. Maybe today's your off-day, and your training plan demands you skip the day running. Maybe you just want to do something more obvious than just heading out for a run.

Here are a few other suggestions of ways to celebrate National Running Day:

Join a running group. There are loads in the Washington area, and running with a group of dedicated training partners can help take your training to the next level.

Sign up for a race. Whether it's your first 5K or your next marathon, signing up for a race can give you new motivation to train. This Web site offers a sampling of some of the best races in the Washington area -- check them out!

Mix things up. Run on the trails if you usually pound the pavement. If your typical run takes you off-road, try an urban route that spotlights the best of our beautiful city. Bring Metro fare for a point-to-point run.

Volunteer at a road-race. Click here to find out why, or for tips on how to get involved. DC Capital Striders is is looking for a few good men and women to man some upcoming races.

Get involved with a charity that benefits runners, like Washington-based Girls Gotta Run and Philadelphia-based Back on My Feet, which hopes to establish a program in Washington in the next several months.

How are you celebrating National Running Day? Share your plans by posting a comment.

Still don't have plans? It's not too late! Find out how to get involved here.

Add a Comment

Name:


Comments:
characters left

NOTE: Do Not Alter These Fields:

Holiday Guide
Examiners spread the seasonal cheer with the Examiner.com Holiday Guide.

Recent Articles

Thursday, December 10, 2009
It's the time of year when runners search for ways to give back, both in general and to the sport that's given so much to us. Luckily, there are …
Friday, November 27, 2009
A spectator's sign at the 2009 YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase Turkey Trot 10K on Thursday accurately sums up the race course: "Love those hills." …