"Every half-marathon influences more than 20 people to either train for a half-marathon or add fitness to their lifestyle." I have started reading the "Half-Marathon: A Complete Guide for Women" by Jeff Galloway. This quote is taken right out of the first chapter and it made me think WOW!! I was finding it strange that people have told me that I've motivated them to start running, getting active or signed up for their first 5K's, I thought really because of me? This books says that the minimum amount of people that will be motivated to train or get more active, is 20!!! O_O So this tells me there are still more people out there to inspire! How exciting is that? That means for each of you that become active or start training have the same potential to motivate another 20 people!!!! That means if the minimum 20 motivate 20 more that alone is 400 lives changed!! SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!! But according to this it doesn't stop it just keeps on. That is like the most amazing pyramid scheme EVER!!! No promise of riches at the top but your health and promoting good health in others.
We all know that we live in a society that is raising our children to be obese. This books also states that "The role model effect of this surge in women in half marathons is exciting. Research shows that exercising mothers tend to have exercising kids. I've now heard thousands of stories from kids or adults who began their own fitness journey because they had a mom who finished. Half-marathon" To think that, while I am changing my health I am also motivating others and instilling these good habits in my children, is thrilling!! If you can't get excited about helping others improve there lives and health, I think there is something wrong with you. Lol!! To have that kind of ripple effect would be amazing. These thoughts have been getting me through my down couple days I've been having coming off of my 5k high from this weekend. I've gotten a nasty cold, hurt my back and feeling very frustrated that I can't really run and haven't been tracking my points. I must have it pretty bad if I am missing my treadmill time. LOL!!
The whole thing comes down to, if you get going someone else will too. You don't have to go fast just go.
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