Today I bumped into a woman I knew in high school. I hadn’t seen her in more than 15 years and immediately I recognized her. Not just because I’ve seen her on facebook but because she was wearing workout gear and was running to or from some kind of athletic activity. That’s how she was in high school. She told me that she had recently had a baby and that as soon as she could get out for a run, she did. And now she’s getting ready for the WARRIOR DASH! “What is that?” you ask? I did the same! What is the Warrior Dash?! Well, I’ll attach a link but they way she described it, it sounded…challenging…and well…a little bit crazy! But that’s what she was looking forward to because fitness needs to be extreme for her. (She said you even walk through a bit of fire at one point in the race!)

I understand this mentality. Maybe that’s part of the reason why I was so keen on the idea of co-running a fitness bootcamp. I like the idea of working really hard when I work out. And it’s even more fun when you do it with other people, add in some upbeat music and get going together to get results fast! So maybe some of you are like this high school friend and need some challenging events to get you motivated and in shape. Here are some ideas for you to join in on the fun (including this Warrior Dash):

WARRIOR DASH- America’s most insane race. Warrior Dash lands in the Northeast for the first time in 2010 where 13 obstacles from hell await this 3.23 mile course. Are you a warrior?

Click here for info.

GREAT URBAN RACE-The Great Urban Race is a wacky urban adventure. Teams of two solve twelve clues, have a wild city adventure and complete fun challenges while discovering the city in a fresh way. In NYC on August 28th

Click here for info.

RUNNING IN THE USA-website to find out where lots of races will take place in your area. There are 5Ks for fun, for charity and for good health. I’m attaching the link with the NJ races.

Click here for info.

So whatever challenge you choose to participate in, have fun and feel good about what you are doing! It’s great to work towards a challenge whether it’s the wacky and wild Warrior Dash or the feel-good Race for Achievement run in Newark, NJ. Go for what will make you feel alive!! Try to beat your own record! Just make the commitment and go for it!
-Liz Samuel

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