OK, I think I need to start by telling you how I got myself into this predicament…

I was speaking to one of my clients, Giselle, (who also happens to be a personal trainer, and a long distance runner) about how I don’t think long distance running is a particularly healthy way to train.  I proceeded to put my foot into my mouth by claiming that I could keep up with a runner without training like one, by simply being fit and strong from following my regular strength training and interval training program.  Naturally, Giselle invited me to put my “money where my mouth is” by signing up for an upcoming charity run.  I said I’d think about it, which I suppose was good enough for her… because the next day I received an email confirming that I’d been signed up for the Sporting Life 10K Run on May 1st!

Thanks a lot Giselle.

Well, I’m not one to back down from a challenge, and this is definitely supporting a worthwhile cause, so it looks like I’ll be going for a run in a couple of weeks!

The Sporting Life 10K Run is raising money and awareness for Camp Oochigeas, where children diagnosed with cancer at SickKids Hospital are given the opportunity to experience the magic of camp at absolutely no cost to their families.  Read more about it at CanadaRunningSeries.com .  The way I look at it, on May 1st I’ll be running for ‘their’ lives.

Still, I’m NOT a runner, and this is going to take me WAY out of my comfort zone.  But for that very reason I’m really looking forward to it, because I understand that to achieve success in any area of your life you must be willing to get out of your comfort zone!  It will also give me an opportunity to prove a point (hopefully), that if absolutely necessary, I can keep up with runners without spending hours running every week.  Admittedly, I’m beginning to question myself as the date quickly approaches!  (But what the heck… it’s only ten kilometers, right?).

But I’m not dumb… I’ll be doing a little running over the next few days to prepare my body for the event.  I plan on bringing my video camera along to record the spectacle, so I’ll share any footage I get with you along the way!

Wish me luck!

Josh

Btw, I’ll be posting an article soon about the problems with prolonged cardio training (just to add insult to injury, lol!)