Today I started the Black Girls Run, Walk B4U Run program today in Denton County!!! We had 5 ladies show up and 2 more are interested, but could not make the meeting. The program is 11 weeks long that gets you from walking to running a 5k. With this program it allows you to take your time and you only do 3 days a week.
Some of the ladies advised me that they have done a 5k and 10k before and another lady said she had started a half marathon training, but stopped. They are all excited and I am ready to get them started on this journey. The program is free and open to all who are interested. We will meet every Tuesday at our local park to do what is on schedule that day. I have invited them out to our group runs during the week to help them stay motivated and on track with the program.
I discussed running safely with them as well as proper hydration, proper shoes, proper clothing, wearing no earphones or just 1 earphone while walking/running, getting a Road ID, proper running, stretching and just running smart.
I provided them with a running journal so they can write about their experiences each time they completed a day on schedule or just write about anything that may be on their mind. Also provided them with 2 pieces of stationary paper and asked them to write down 1 goal that they hope to accomplish by the end of the program (they will keep one and I will keep the other).
Updates to come!!!
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