#NationalRunningDay

[rabbitcruiser]

Global Running Day

Whether you need to get back in the habit or start a new one, take  the opportunity to improve your health and well-being by going for a  run. Plus, it’s free!

The pavement under your feet, the crisp snap of early morning air,  the pounding rhythm as you run the distance one long flowing stride at a  time. Sweat trickling down your neck, the sun on your skin, your lungs  burning with joyous exaltation as your heart beats a rapid but steady  staccato in time with your running legs.

This is the joy of running, and every year millions of people all  over the world find themselves out on the open road experiencing the  joy, the thrill, and the pain, of recreational running.

Global Running Day celebrates these intrepid souls and their dedication to health and exercise, we should all join them.

History of Global Running Day

Running describes a particular gait of movement where, in general,  both feet leave the ground at some point during the stride. That’s not  to say that running always happens at the same speed, as gaits can  change from person to person. Jogging and Sprinting are both considered  forms of running but it doesn’t matter what speed you travel, if you’re  out running you’re a runner!

Believe it or not, humans couldn’t always run. Admittedly, it was a  long time ago when that was the case. When Australopithecus (our first  upright ancestor) was evolving almost 4.5 million years ago, we gained  the ability to have a long-striding run nearly. This stride was vital to  our existence because as a species we engaged in what is known as  ‘persistence hunting’, where catching our prey often involved days of  hunting on foot in order to track and wear the animal down until it  could no longer flee, and would collapse from pure exhaustion.

Millions of years on, and a long time since we needed to chase down  our prey, we’ve never lost our ability to run and instead we made it a  competition. Global Running Day celebrates the entire history of  running, what it meant to our ancestors and what it still means to us  today and is designed to bring together those people who absolutely love  running and to encourage those who have yet to give it a try to put on  their running trainers and to give it a go.

Benefits of running

You don’t need to be a scientist to know that running is good for  you. In the most basic sense, running is a great form of exercise,  getting your blood pumping and your heart rate up, burning calories and  improving your physical health. But running won’t only help you to lose  weight and get fit, it can help your mental health too, by working as a  form of meditation in motion, reducing stress and lowering anxiety.

How to get better at running

If you’ve tried running before and were shocked at how hard you find  it then this isn’t an excuse to give up altogether. Marathon runners  weren’t born able to run marathons, and so if you’ve never run before  then you need to manage your expectations. Why not start with some  guidance from an App like the Couch to 5K, where you will slowly build  up your stamina by walking and running in short intervals until  eventually, you can run a full 5 kilometers without stopping.

Here are some tips to help you with your running:

Invest in good footwear Running puts a lot  of pressure on your feet, so be sure to buy a good pair of running  trainers that will give you the required arch and ankle support. The  right trainers will give you more spring in your step and will stop you  from getting nasty blisters.

Always warm-up and cool down Woah,  hold your horses, you can’t just run off into the sunset without doing a  proper warm-up. The good news is that warming up is easy, simply start  your run with a brisk walk, get your heart rate up and after 5 minutes,  off you pop.

Alternate between running and walking There’s  this misconception that to be a runner you can’t stop, but this is just  unrealistic. Until you can run longer distances, set yourself targets  to run for 60 seconds then walk for 60 seconds, increasing the running  time when you need more of a challenge.

How to celebrate Global Running Day

Really, the only way to celebrate Global Running Day is by getting  out and starting to run. Whether you’ve run before or have never tried  in your life, simply put on your running shoes, get out of the house and  begin. Distance doesn’t matter, neither does walking when you need to  catch your breath – running is a flexible sport that can be scaled up or  down to suit all ages and abilities – the only important thing is that  you begin.

If it’s your first run then, don’t overdo it, just start with a slow  jog to begin with and take as long as you need to travel the distance.  As you start feeling more confident you may want to up your pace or  lengthen your run.

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[holidays-events]

NATIONAL RUNNING DAY Each year on the first Wednesday in June, people across the United States participate in National Running Day. The day was designated as a way for runners to reaffirm their passion for running and for beginners to make a life-changing commitment to running.

For some, running is a daily routine. The moment the runner awakes, their mission is to complete a set distance. They may have a partner, or they go it alone. Others fit in a run when time allows or at the end of their workday. The marathoner will train on a schedule, and the dedicated runner knows they have to take care of their feet, and knees and eat right to maintain their bodies for the road.

Whatever the distance, the celebration is about placing one foot in front of the other and setting a pace.

HOW TO OBSERVE National Running Day

Whether you run a few miles or just around the block, by yourself or with a friend or three, this is a perfect day to go for a run! Pace yourself and share your celebration with us using #NationalRunningDay to post on social media.

NATIONAL RUNNING DAY HISTORY

Running organizations have partnered together since 2009 to promote National Running Day. For more information visit globalrunningday.org.

DATES:1 June 2022 7 June 2023 5 June 2024 4 June 2025 3 June 2026 2 June 2027 7 June 2028 6 June 2029

[fartherfasterstronger]

“you’ve got what it takes, but it’ll take everything you’ve got”

[theotherstephencobert]

What with today being National Running Day I wanted to run and take a selfie. Slight problem: I got a half mile from my home and discovered I’d left my phone back in my room! oh well...

Anyway, I got in a run on a new course with plenty of slopes, not too steep but enough to give my runs some variety. So I got in a run, and a new course to add to my list.

Oh, and the above was taken shortly after I got home this evening. Better late than never.

[emwng]

It's #nationalrunningday! A day that commemorates K's absolute favorite thing to do. ICYMI: check out our latest vlog to see the pups race their friends in a 100 yard lure coursing course (link in bio). https://www.instagram.com/p/ByV3MJCn2yf/?igshid=c5jyk3lksebu

[eene-fangirl]

I never made a post for #nationalrunningday on Wednesday. 10 years ago I am sure my 13 year old self would never believe that one day she would enjoy running. Since last year I have started running on the treadmill 2-3 times a week. Running has made me a healthier person and I genuinely feel so good about myself when I have finished. This is the most I have ever run and I am so proud of my achievement. We can really do so much if we put our hearts into a passion. I will keep on running. #running #feelgood #passion

[3upadventures]

Happy #nationalrunningday! // This is me “#running.” A lot of times that’s just fast #hiking. Today was really fast uphill hiking—I was darn proud of myself. // And, as always, I’m still so so in love with these mountains. (at Ouray, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByWp8o9lWsp/?igshid=805husstcxd2

[sfc-paulchambers]

• @natdaycal Just like that, out with May and in with June. Looks to be a good list of National Days to get the new month started off in celebration! Enjoy. #GoBarefootDay #SaySomethingNiceDay #WorldReefDay #NationalRunningDay #NationalOliveDay #NationalNailPolishDay #HeimlichManeuverDay #HazelnutCakeDay #NationalPenPalDay Did you know tomorrow never comes? That is why we Celebrate Every Day. Tag @NatDayCal with your favorite way to celebrate the over 1,500 National Days. https://www.instagram.com/p/CeQtkGpulg_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[pawsathomepetsitting]

What better way to celebrate #NationalRunningDay than to spend an awesome #WagginWednesday outside...running :) . #cute #vizsla #dog #vizslasofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #humpday #wednesday #june #spring #playoutside

[charityrunner]

To celebrate Global Running Day, I put the first 3.1 miles in on my new Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 33 running shoes. These shoes will see a lot more miles before the end of summer! #marathontraining #MedtronicTwinCitiesMarathon #TwinCitiesMarathon #TeamChallenge #TCFamily #TCUltraSummitChallenge #GlobalRunningDay #NationalRunningDay (at Hudson, Wisconsin)

[tattoedandfit]

Ugh. Did my best for #nationalrunningday and I got two miles. Couldn’t feel my hands and feet. It’s hard to watch others get better while I get worse and worse. One week until another appointment with a new doctor. Sigh. Here we go again.. #running #runhappy #mrtt #nevergiveup #invisibleillness #doyourbest #mrrogers

[rabbitcruiser]

Global Running Day

Whether you need to get back in the habit or start a new one, take  the opportunity to improve your health and well-being by going for a  run. Plus, it’s free!

The pavement under your feet, the crisp snap of early morning air,  the pounding rhythm as you run the distance one long flowing stride at a  time. Sweat trickling down your neck, the sun on your skin, your lungs  burning with joyous exaltation as your heart beats a rapid but steady  staccato in time with your running legs.

This is the joy of running, and every year millions of people all  over the world find themselves out on the open road experiencing the  joy, the thrill, and the pain, of recreational running.

Global Running Day celebrates these intrepid souls and their dedication to health and exercise, we should all join them.

History of Global Running Day

Running describes a particular gait of movement where, in general,  both feet leave the ground at some point during the stride. That’s not  to say that running always happens at the same speed, as gaits can  change from person to person. Jogging and Sprinting are both considered  forms of running but it doesn’t matter what speed you travel, if you’re  out running you’re a runner!

Believe it or not, humans couldn’t always run. Admittedly, it was a  long time ago when that was the case. When Australopithecus (our first  upright ancestor) was evolving almost 4.5 million years ago, we gained  the ability to have a long-striding run nearly. This stride was vital to  our existence because as a species we engaged in what is known as  ‘persistence hunting’, where catching our prey often involved days of  hunting on foot in order to track and wear the animal down until it  could no longer flee, and would collapse from pure exhaustion.

Millions of years on, and a long time since we needed to chase down  our prey, we’ve never lost our ability to run and instead we made it a  competition. Global Running Day celebrates the entire history of  running, what it meant to our ancestors and what it still means to us  today and is designed to bring together those people who absolutely love  running and to encourage those who have yet to give it a try to put on  their running trainers and to give it a go.

Benefits of running

You don’t need to be a scientist to know that running is good for  you. In the most basic sense, running is a great form of exercise,  getting your blood pumping and your heart rate up, burning calories and  improving your physical health. But running won’t only help you to lose  weight and get fit, it can help your mental health too, by working as a  form of meditation in motion, reducing stress and lowering anxiety.

How to get better at running

If you’ve tried running before and were shocked at how hard you find  it then this isn’t an excuse to give up altogether. Marathon runners  weren’t born able to run marathons, and so if you’ve never run before  then you need to manage your expectations. Why not start with some  guidance from an App like the Couch to 5K, where you will slowly build  up your stamina by walking and running in short intervals until  eventually, you can run a full 5 kilometers without stopping.

Here are some tips to help you with your running:

Invest in good footwear Running puts a lot  of pressure on your feet, so be sure to buy a good pair of running  trainers that will give you the required arch and ankle support. The  right trainers will give you more spring in your step and will stop you  from getting nasty blisters.

Always warm-up and cool down Woah,  hold your horses, you can’t just run off into the sunset without doing a  proper warm-up. The good news is that warming up is easy, simply start  your run with a brisk walk, get your heart rate up and after 5 minutes,  off you pop.

Alternate between running and walking There’s  this misconception that to be a runner you can’t stop, but this is just  unrealistic. Until you can run longer distances, set yourself targets  to run for 60 seconds then walk for 60 seconds, increasing the running  time when you need more of a challenge.

How to celebrate Global Running Day

Really, the only way to celebrate Global Running Day is by getting  out and starting to run. Whether you’ve run before or have never tried  in your life, simply put on your running shoes, get out of the house and  begin. Distance doesn’t matter, neither does walking when you need to  catch your breath – running is a flexible sport that can be scaled up or  down to suit all ages and abilities – the only important thing is that  you begin.

If it’s your first run then, don’t overdo it, just start with a slow  jog to begin with and take as long as you need to travel the distance.  As you start feeling more confident you may want to up your pace or  lengthen your run.

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[mattsbiome]

Happy run day!

[okanaganselect-blog]

Happy National Running Day! Today is a perfect day to have a Clean High Protein snack before going out for a run. Our Okanagan Select Sockeye Salmon cans have lots of nutrients in them. They are packed with 41g of protein, Omega-3s, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Iron. We also have our Salmon Jerky, it's filled with 20g of protein and it's great for an energy boost on the trail and a convenient snack for on the road. #NationalRunningDay #OkanaganSelect #Sockeye #Salmon #Omega3 #VitaminA #VitaminC #Calcium #Iron #Protein #SalmonJerky #EnergyBoost #Trails #Snack #Okanagan #OkanaganLife #Running #GlobalRunningDay (at Okanagan Select)

[love--will-find-a--way]

Happy #nationalrunningday! I’m still trying to adjust to the elevation out here, so running has been especially sucky. Also, I miss Epcot

[notheroic]

When you’re late starting your virtual relay run for work cause you’re working late...first 28 minute run in the bag! If want to donate to the work charities to support our virtual run between all three Scottish offices, a link will be in my bio. Also a delayed #nationalrunningday run for yesterday. #susiescouchto5k (at Woodhead Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBBfFuul7nP6kaT4MLvl1EBg66b20DmD_ChqOw0/?igshid=1jwqewi0g2oov