Jacksonville Running Company Tips for Running Goals

We all have goals and for many people that have lost weight they are now setting their sights on new goals such as completing a walk or run distance such as a 5k.  

There are several important things to remember when attempting a specific distance for the first time: 

 1)  Don't go too fast to early.   The most common mistake people make is completing their first mile too quickly only to be unable to complete the last.   Instead start slowly or at the projected pace to allow yourself to have the energy to finish. 

2)  Train for the event ahead of time giving you a realistic program to achieve the goal.  Do not expect to achieve your goal without several weeks of work. 

3)  Find a partner to workout with who has the same goals.   Having someone to work alongside you will motive you and keep you accountable. 

4) Remember to keep your program fun and enjoyable.  Exercising toward your goal should be an enjoyable process, so do not forget to keep the fun in the workouts. 

Next week the Jacksonville Running Company will outline a program for beginning 5k training.  Stay tuned for a realistic plan to reach your next goal.  Until then, find friends to walk and run with at the Jacksonville Running Co's weekly group walk/runs for the First Coast's Biggest Loser/Commit to Be Fit community challenge.  The group meets Mondays at the Jacksonville Running Co and Tuesdays at Lululemon Athletica in the St. John's Town Center at 6:30pm.

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Jacksonville Running Co. 9823 Tapestry Park Cir #4 Jacksonville FL 32246 (904) 379-7170 www.jaxrun.com