My four-legged friend is an enthusiastic running buddy!
Disclosure: Cabot it sponsoring my participation in the TD Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race, along with travel and accommodations. I was not expected to write this post. I did not receive financial compensation for my time. Opinions are my own.
I’m casual when it comes to my approach to running. Part of this attitude stems from my running partner, a 90 pound, high energy chocolate lab (Brody). We’ve been running together for over 1 1/2 years now. It started as a way to keep him out of trouble and now it’s just a bad habit. As you might imagine, there are lots of obligatory stops while running with Brody…no one can do it better than a dog! Speed goes out the window and for me has been.. well unimportant, until recently.
Two weeks ago, I began to time myself, track my runs with Map My Fitness, add sprints and interval training. Hmm, why the change? I ‘m almost giddy telling you this story. I scored an invite to be a member of the Cabot Fit Team! It’s an opportunity to join the dairy families in an effort to increase awareness about the health benefits of exercise and proper nutrition and also to partipate in the TD Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race on August 1, in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Yes, I’m looking forward to being treated to a weekend of actives on the coast of Maine, but toeing the line with some of the fastest runners in the world is a little intimidating. So I’m trying to run faster. Stay tuned while I share some of my ups and downs trying to prepare for this exciting adventure.
Do you run for speed or for fun?
How do you run faster?
Awesome! I’m training for a race (Cape Cod Half) in October, and I haven’t been timing my runs or even keeping exact distance! I’m kind of just winging it–and it’s been helping to keep me from burning out!
Hey Diane – Ironically, I’m trying to change my tune when it comes to running these days – trying to do it more for fun vs. speed. I’ve been running for 15+ years now and always want to PR each race. In the past few years, I attempted to do more speed & interval training and as a result, I got injured twice (those darn gluts) -and never before had I been really sidelined in my running “career.” As I’m in my mid-40s now, I figure, why not just enjoy the view, fresh air, etc. vs. being a slave to my Garmin – perhaps this is just my excuse not to put in the hard work (lol!) but my goal for Beach to Beacon is to truly enjoy the view and the atmosphere 🙂 Can’t wait to tie up my Newtons with you!
Hi Deanna, I can’t cut you any slack for age.. I’ve got some years on you! But I get injury. Sometimes slowing down is a good thing. I’m just glad your going to be there!
That is the best race!! And you’ll be in excellent company! have so much fun Diane. Running with music can help with speed (well fast music)
Thank you, Kirstina! I am looking forward to it, and yes I am lucky to be part of such a terrific team. Fast music, good tip!
Congrats, that is so exciting! I run for speed… but have been lazy lately. Thanks for the inspiration to get back at it!
Thanks Cassie!