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Whether a first-time walker or experienced runner, this is a great time to be active

Cheryl Paynter is the board chair for the P.E.I. Marathon. - Logan MacLeanWith back-to-school schedules beginning and summer sports leagues and beach and barbecue days coming to end, we tend to treat September as the second New Year of the calendar year. Many schedules change and the freedom that summer allows seems to evaporate as quickly as daylight in the shortened evenings this time of year.

Some are more successful in choosing the early morning to cut out this mental gymnastics and self-debate. You are up and dressed and out the door and have the first few minutes in before you have a chance to debate all the reasons for not going. Is it too dark? Too cold? Too warm? Too wet? Am I too tired? Others get dressed in their sweats immediately after their work day and look forward to the jolt of energy of a suppertime run or walk.

And while we want to use physical activity to manage our physical health, as well our mental health, and do not want to place any undue stress on ourselves, a little pressure to stay true to resolutions and to make a plan for the tough days is just good planning. Having a buddy or a group of buddies with similar goals and commitment levels can be a critical element to your plan.I invite you to get a head start on the Jan.

Looking to get a faster time? You will likely have to put in some interval or hill training and occasionally train with people faster than you.

 

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