Even if you haven’t exercised in years, you can run your first 5k by May with a little dedication and hard work.  It is a good goal to have, especially if you have thought about running and just haven’t taken the time or given the energy to the task.   Where do you start?  Assuming your doctor is ok with your new goal, follow these steps:

1. Get a good pair of running shoes

Having proper running.

According to the World Health Organization, health is “not only the absence of illness, but also a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being”¹.  One of the wonderful things about exercise is that it helps you to improve all of the components of health. Do you find yourself lacking in mental wellness?  Are you often tired, stressed and run down? How do you feel after a walk outdoors in the Colorado sunshine, taking a.