Take a Walk

The past couple of days has been amazing weather and especially with the warm sunshine beating down. I get motivated to go for a nice run or even a walk. A good friend of mine and I decided to get fit and to get active instead of staying home. We've decided to walk in the mornings and also in the evenings. As for now, I use Nike Free Run and my friend has Reebok walking tone. I am always open-minded for trying new shoes to find the ones that fit me the best.

I enjoy walking in different sceneries, such as walking in the park or on a trail, possibly on the track near a school or just simply around my neighborhood.

Recently, I have been searching the internet to look at local 5K races. With that said, we have decided to participate in a 5K (5 kilometers), which is 3.1 miles. This is taking place at Penn State Greater Allegheny and proceeds benefit the Sonshine Community Ministries.

In the past I have always joined Susan G. Koman race for the cure. Susan G. Koman fought with the battle of breast cancer and though she lost the battle, her legacy lives through the work of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the organization in her honor.


Both of these events help to raise money, whether it is to benefit a local non-profit organization or to save lives and end breast cancer.

Have you participated in an event to help raise money, or have you been enjoying the great weather?

Here are some useful links:
http://eliterunners.com/?event=ga-5k-runwalk
http://www.komenpittsburgh.org/

I also advise you to check Allie's blog, for if you have any questions with participating in a 5K. Allie also has great tips, from running in different weather to the type of shoes to wear.
http://seeallierun.blogspot.com/