Next Wednesday, June 3 will mark the first National Running Day to promote running as a fun, healthy, easy and affordable activity.
"Everyone can run. That’s the message of the day," said Mary Wittenberg, New York Road Runners president and chief executive. I couldn’t agree more. Everyone can run. It’s not about speed or distance or looking good in a bikini. It’s about being happy and healthy and strong. I’ll admit, it took me a while to realize this myself and while it may sound overwhelmingly cliché, it is entirely true.
The Chicago Area Runners Association is hosting a run on June 3 at 6 p.m. starting at Grant Park. Runners can take in evening lakefront views while getting in a workout. There’s even a gear check.
There’s a women’s only training run in Lincoln Square sponsored by Fleet Feet Sports on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. as well. You’ll run along the Chicago River. Walkers are welcome too.
Even if you don’t participate in an official event next Wednesday, just get outside and run or walk. Take a friend or family member or significant other who’s never run before and show them it can be fun!
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Leslie Patton
I moved to the Chicago area about two months ago to start graduate school at Northwestern. So far, so good. More
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