New Years Resolution: Run a Half Marathon

Looking for a motivating resolution that will help you become more physically active, pay closer attention to what you eat, AND help a great cause? How about running the New York City Half Marathon (March 21st) with the American Cancer Society’s DetermiNation team?

Many people have a life long goal of running a marathon but have trouble even thinking about running 26.2 miles. Completing a half marathon can be a shorter-term goal for accomplishing your ultimate resolution in the future. Training with the American Cancer Society provides you with a support group to help achieve your goals – you’ll have free training from Asphalt Green, amazing coaches, incredible people to train with, and a dedicated committee to guide you along the way. You’ll soon find that everyone keeps each other motivated. Plus, you’ll be running to raise money for a great cause.  (pic is of Tina Gowin running in race with American Cancer Society’s DetermiNation team)

You’ll be amazed and inspired as people will thank you for running when they see your American Cancer Society training shirt. Not only will you be exercising to prepare for the BIG race, but you’ll quickly learn that what you eat affects how you feel during training. This helps you make better decisions about what you eat.  When you commit to doing such an event, you’ll be more likely to stick to the training program. And when you are raising money for an amazing cause, you’ll want to spread the word about what you strive to accomplish (accountability!!!). This way, you’ll have training partners, family, and friends keeping you motivated throughout your training. You wouldn’t want to raise money for an amazing cause and then not get through the race would you?

If you’re looking for more information or want to know about other events, come to an American Cancer Society DetermiNation information session or fun run. I bet you’ll be more motivated than ever. I know I was!

Information sessions at Hope Lodge on West 32nd street:
Wednesday, January 20th , 6:30-7:30pm

Fun runs
Sunday, February 28th – Al Gordon Snowflake Run, Prospect Park, Brooklyn

Please e-mail Sarah Coulam sarah.coulam@cancer.org if you plan on attending. Further information can also be found at the following website: www.acsdetermination.org
I would to thank Tina Gowin, nutritionist and nutrition fellow at the  NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital  for writing this article. Tina is a avid runner …  it is always a good idea to take advice from someone who practices what they preach! (pic is of Tina)

Check out these other helpful articles written by Tina:
Nutrition Tips for your long run