Spring Forward

Preparing for a fitness event can be pivotal in your quest to get in shape. You don’t have to travel far, nor is it necessary to spend months training for a fun run, walk or charitable race. The benefits, however, are endless.

Get inspired. You can find a plethora of information about training for walks/runs online. Decide on the distance and research preparation plans that will assist you in meeting your goal.

Get excited. Choose a local event from the list below that sounds like fun. Any event that honors nurses, permits playing in the mud, recognizes a special holiday or promotes a good cause, has to be worth it. Recruit friends or family members to participate.

Get prepared. Train appropriately for your event. Getting physically prepared gives you confidence and prevents injuries.

Get motivated. Whether you jog, sprint or walk across the finish line, there is nothing that compares to the feeling of achieving your fitness objective.

Get going. If you register for an event, plan to attend. Mark the date on your calendar, start training and enjoy the benefits of some healthy competition!

The following events were found at rungeorgia.com and chosen for their close proximity to Monticello.

Saturday, March 29: Macon Mud Run 7K/5K/1K Mini Mud, Macon, 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, April 5: Run for the Nurses 5K/Half Marathon, Athens, 7:30 a.m.

Saturday, April 12: Dawg Jawg 5K, Athens, 8:00 a.m.

Friday, April 18: Good Friday Races 5K and 10.4K, Eatonton, 8:54 a.m.

Saturday, April 19: 13th Annual Cheerios Challenge 5K/10K, Covington

Saturday, May 10: Haven House Hustle 5K, Locust Grove, 9:00 a.m.

Saturday, May 10: Madison in May 5K/10.2K, Madison, 7:30 a.m.

Saturday, May 31: XTERRA Georgia Deep South 15K/5K Trail Run, Jackson, 8:00 a.m.

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