Allianz & Friends

How to Motivate Yourself to Run More? Run for Those Who Can't! Sometimes, I feel too tired or lazy to go for a run. I sluggishly put on my running shoes and force myself out the door. The first kilometer is painful, the second kilometer is worse... and then the magic begins. "Wow, everything is so green," "Aww, what a cute puppy," "That's a beautiful house." At some point, I start thinking, "How lucky am I? To live here, to have these gorgeous runs..." Not everyone has the privilege of pounding the sidewalk, of getting their heart rate higher than any other sport could achieve. And that's why I love this race. It's dedicated to those who can't run, to those who've lost the privilege, or who have never had it. And better than just dedicating it to them? All proceeds go to research to change that, and on the day of the race, you'll hear more about the progress of this research and the lives changed along the way. So next time you know you should go for a run but "don't feel like it," remember those who can't and what a great gift you have! Lets celebrate this gift and run together on May the 4th! -Olivia