There's nothing like the beginning of a fresh, new month to serve as a great motivator to reinvigorate one's running routine.
So, during the month of December as I'm decking the halls, I will also be running throughout the "25 Days of Christmas."
It may sound crazy at first blush. I mean, most people shut things down during the holidays. Take the month off. Throw their fitness routine to the wind, right? Surprisingly, I find that running actually helps keep me centered during harried times. It relieves holiday stress, helps me sleep at night, and oh yes! keeps me firmly in those fun, sparkly, holiday dresses.
Oh, don't get me wrong. I still intend to partake of the holiday festivities. Have a bite of a holiday cookie. Enjoy a hot toddy. Eat so much on Christmas Day I wish I'd never been born. But keeping up my 5KaDay running routine will at least help take the edge off of the holiday stress. And help keep the Santa-sized pants at bay.
So go ahead. Join me. This Christmas season, while you're out doing things for others, get out and do something for yourself. Give the ultimate gift to yourself - one of good health.
'Tis the Season to run!
Love this!! Not sure if I can 5K every day, but I'm promising to get myself out the door on every semi-nice day for the rest of the year. My motivation? My family really really likes to cook. And I really really like to eat.
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Awesome! Thanks and keep us posted on your holiday runs!
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