Well, we haven't officially thawed out yet but spring is in the air (okay that might be a lie seeing as while I am writing this it's about 20 degrees outside) and folks are starting to think about dusting off those running shoes and pounding the pavement. Or perhaps you've always thought about aspiring to be a runner and want to give it a go.
Well, Phoenixville is the town for you then.
Not only do we now have our own running store complete with a bi-weekly running group (I will dedicate another post for that!) for a little togetherness, but we have a ton of nearby races. For me, signing up for a race is like holding my hand to the fire. I know that I need to train for it because I've invested some money. And usually that works. 2 years ago I did the Merrell Down and Dirty Mud Run and it was a blast! You never think getting muddy would be so much fun but it really is!
There are a few helpful websites out there where you can search for nearby races. One is Run The Day and another is Running In The USA and yet another is Active.
But here are a few that are closeby you may want to consider registering for:
- Sunday March 30, 2014 - Julianne's Journey 5K Run/Walk in Royersford, PA at Springford High School - On-site registration starts at 7:30 AM, race begins at 9AM. Proceeds go to a scholarship in Julianne's honor, a Springford HS senior who was tragically murdered last year. More info at their website: http://juliannesjourney.com/
- Sunday, April 27, 2014 - Valley Forge Revolutionary 5 Mile Run in King of Prussia, PA - Also during the morning activities are a 3 mile walk and a 1.776 km Young Patriots Run. Race begins at 8:30 AM and proceeds benefit the Valley Forge National Historic Park. More info at their website: http://www.valleyforge.org/visitors/valley-forge-revolutionary-run/
- Sunday, May 18, 2014 - Dragonfly Forest 5K Run/Walk in Phoenixville PA at the campus of the Christian Conference Center - Proceeds benefit Dragonfly Forest's Year Round Camp Program for children with Autism and Medical Needs. Onsite registration begins at 7:30 AM on the day of the event and race begins at 9:30 AM. More info by calling Deborah Sutton at 610-574-2622 or via email at info@dragonflyforest.org.
- Saturday, June 7, 2014 - Dog Jog in Reeves Park in Phoenixville, PA. On-site registration opens at 7:00 AM on the day of the event; race begins at 8:30 AM. Proceeds benefit The Spayed Club as they share their mission about educating the public on pet overpopulation. For more information contact Judy Lyon at 856-905-2655.
Good luck and happy running! Maybe I will see you out on the town sometime. I will be the short redhead going slower than everyone else!
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