Summer time has finally arrived, and with that comes the start of walking season. Various charities, organizations and awareness groups are putting on their annual fundraisers for the cause nearest and dearest to their hearts. Participating in these events is not only a great way to support an issue that is near and dear to your heart. It’s also a fantastic way to come together with friends, family and your entire community for a common goal. For some, it might also be an excuse to get in shape for summer weather.
Whatever your reason for participating in a walk or run this year, what matters is that you’re committing yourself to an event that is spreading awareness and raising funds for an important issue that affects millions nationwide. If you’re thinking about taking your participation up a notch, you might think about participating in a run instead of a walk, or doing a long, extended walk that’s a bit more physically strenuous. It’s commendable to do this and it’s a great motivator for achieving your goals, but you should also do it the right way. Here are some tips if you plan on participating in a run or strenuous walk for a cause:
Start training now. When you’re running or walking a sizeable distance, you have to make sure that you build up your stamina, endurance and skill level prior to the event. There are a number of apps and beginner running and distance walking programs that will break out a workout schedule that’s easy to follow. This will ensure that you’re 100% prepared on the actual event day.
Get the right shoes for the event. When you start training for a more athletic event like this, you need to make sure that you have the right shoes. Without the proper support in your feet and ankles, you can get serious injuries to your tendons. This is supposed to be a fun event to spread awareness about a cause near and dear to your heart, not a cause for a serious injury.
Make sure you’re equipped with the right gear. There’s nothing that will make you more motivated to complete a physical challenge than wearing gear that directly supports the cause you’re walking or running for! We offer a variety of wearable gear and accessories for a number of important causes. Pick yours and get some personalized awareness gear! This is also a great way to build team unity if you’re walking or running with a group.
If you start preparing now, you’ll be ready and raring for your walk or run in no time! You can successfully promote the cause nearest to your heart and get fit at the same time.
Best of luck!
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