How to Start a Running Program for Sunburst

Sunburst Races are May 31.
Start training now by follow these 10 tips:

1. Make a plan. Decide when you are going to train, how often you can commit to training during the week/weekend, and how long you plan to train each day.
2. Create a routine. Don’t just say, ‘I’ll get to the gym three times a week,” because you may just keep putting it off until there aren’t three days left in the week to train.
3. Start slowly. Start walking three times a week for 20 minutes, then begin to increase the duration of your walking before you increase the intensity. Begin to add running gradually, by doing intervals of running/walking each day. Or, you can choose to walk one day, then run a different day.
4. Keep the juices flowing. Drink water as you train so you’ll be familiar with drinking and running on race day.
5. Know your path. Get familiar with the course ahead of time. You might even consider training on it.
6. Mix it up. Once you have committed to your training, try to cross train with some strength training once or twice a week.
7. Find a friend. It always helps to train with a friend, especially on those days when you just don’t want to train. And there will be those days.
8. Reach out. It’s important you stretch after you run/walk, helping to prevent injuries.
9. Shut-eye is good. It’s important to take days off from training and to get extra sleep.
10. Eat well. You’re getting healthier through exercise, so help your body by choosing complex carbohydrates, proteins, and lots of fruits and vegetables.

Gear up for Sunburst with Time2Train

What: 10-week 5K Training Class
Class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.

Who: Anyone interested in running their first 5K or needs to get back into ‘running shape’ for the Sunburst!
Cost: $59 for members $79 for non-members
Beacon Associates receive 20-percent discount on the class. Visit http://www.sunburstraces.org/registration/beacon-health-system-associates/
Contact Sarah Strefling at sstrefling@beaconhealthsystem.org for details!