National Running Day

So today, June 5th, is national running day.  This is a celebration of all the miles and miles an individual or a team puts in so that they will succeed on the course and the track during competition.  It is a celebration of health and fitness.  It is also, this year, a remembrance for those who were affected by the Boston attacks.

If you've taken time off after your track season and wanted to know when to start that fall base, or are looking for a reason to get the summer training kick started, this is your chance.  If you complain that you never have someone to run with, find a local run group like the ones at Louisiana Running Company or Varsity Sports, both in the New Orleans area, or think about getting with a summer AAU team if you are a high school aged athlete.

The main thing that we need to think about today, though, is why we run.  For some, it is feel good and add years to their lives.  For others it is about competing or helping build a team up and accomplish team goals in the summer and throughout the next year.  It's also about the lessons we learn about what our minds and our bodies can handle.  It's about breaking time barriers and mental barriers.  Whatever the reason is, keep it up!

I'm sure Bekele and Geb are getting their runs in today.