National Running Day....Celebration Time!

In case you haven't heard tomorrow, June 6th, is National Running Day! According to the National Running Day website, they perfectly defined the day as:

National Running Day, held annually on the first Wednesday in June, is a day when runners everywhere declare their passion for running. Wherever we are and whomever we’re with, we run—fast or slow, alone or with others, all over town or just around the block. It is a coast-to-coast celebration of a sport and activity that’s simple, inexpensive, and fun. It’s the perfect way for longtime runners to reaffirm their love of running and for beginners to kick off a lifetime and life-changing commitment.

 Last year I celebrated with a run with my trusty running buddy.....

Don't let the smile fool you....she was not feeling like celebrating!

There are many ways to celebrate this "unofficial" holiday....long and short though is to lace up and get out there!!  Here are a few suggestions:

• Not a runner....this is a great day to start!  Whether you run your first 3 minutes or 3 miles, you have to start somewhere and today can be your day!
• Get a group together and have fun!  Running can be serious and hard but today celebrate what makes it FUN!  Get a group together....run....and laugh!  Remember what made you fall in love!
• Set a new goal...You may be a runner who is always racing or one who has never raced before.  If you are the later why not sign up for your first race to celebrate!  There are many sites out there to find local races....surf around...find your match....and click register!

Looking for more ways to celebrate?  Head on over to the website for National Running Day and read over their 10 ways to celebrate!

How will you celebrate National Running Day???