The woman shall train for and participate in a running-based competition in her community (preferably a fund-raiser for a cause she cares a lot about).
Running is such an easy way to maintain great energy, keep your physique in check, and bond with other ladies in an encouraging way. I've run in springtime 10K's before, but training in the winter is a relay of a different race!
For the past few months, I've been on a treadmill, but testing the pavement is so much more intense and challenging, especially on a brisk morning in New England. To add, my good friend Meshie in Hartford - a certified runner who is training for an upcoming Ragnar Relay - tolerated my turtle's pace and kindly boosted my self-esteem on the last few steps of our uphill run.
I've just joined the Hartford community of Black Girls Run, and I'm so excited to keep up with other Hartford lovelies who are Preserving the Sexy. I'll put a few of the Hartford Races on the calendar, and hopefully I'll be able to observe some progress over the coming months.
I'll commit to running outside for the next month, and Meshie has promised to not put me to too much shame when run the same route in 30 days.
Hopefully, it won't take me quite as long :)
