Fall is finally here. There’s a chill in the air each morning, but the days are still full of sunshine. The mild temperatures, changing leaves and vibrant colors make us feel like spending more time outside. Now that the heat of summer is over, maybe it’s time to set a new fitness goal for the fall. This could be a perfect time to train for a Couch to 5K race in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Almost everyone has been affected by breast cancer. Maybe your mother, sister, aunt, wife, or neighbor has had breast cancer—or maybe even you. October is the month that we take time to educate ourselves on the prevalence of breast cancer. One in every 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime, so it’s time to come together and take a stand.
One way that you can visibly show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness month is to do a VRace (virtual race). You can complete your race whenever and wherever you choose, and all donations you collect will go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation for research. You could even invite friends and family members to join your team and run with you. Challenge each other to create a fitness goal as well as a fundraising goal, and aim high!
As you train for your VRace, show your support of breast cancer awareness by wearing pink and telling others about VRaces. Remind others that yearly mammograms are the best way to detect breast cancer early. Also, recent studies show that being overweight increases the risk for breast cancer, so keep exercising. Training for your VRace is the first step to maintaining a healthy weight. Get out and walk, run or bike for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!