I remember
the first 5K I ever did. It was the
charity walk/run called the Furry 5K in Seward Park that benefited the Seattle
Animal Shelter. As a non-runner, I was
hesitant at first to sign up because I imagined all these seasoned athletes
sprinting past me while I was left in their dust. Boy was I ever wrong! The amazing lessons I learned that day were:
A. I could power walk at MY pace and still cross the finish line and B.
EVERYONE who signs up for these walking/running events is there to support and
cheer one another on.
Whether you
are a competitive runner who is pushing their physical capacity in a timed race
or a beginner testing the walking/jogging waters in a fun run, there is ALWAYS
a race for you! I am going to share some
upcoming races in the Seattle area that I have researched, but remember, do
your own research too! A great website I
utilized is http://www.runguides.com/seattle/runs which lets you filter through the
types of runs you are looking for. So
check out some of these runs below and as always, stay active and be the BEST
version of yourself!
September:
·
“Walk
to Defeat ALS”- September 12, 2015 (our
clinic completed). This is a little
less than 5K run/walk around Seward Park.
This event is to raise money for local ALS Association chapters to
sustain care services and support research.
I will be doing this walk again this year! http://web.alsa.org/site/TR?fr_id=11078&pg=entry#.VdzAwvlVhBc
·
“End
Aids Walk and 5k Run Seattle”- September 26, 2015. This is a 5K run/walk around Volunteer Park. The monies raised will go towards support in HIV
prevention and care services. https://give.lifelong.org/seattle/events/the-seattle-aids-walk/e48168
October:
·
“Magnolia
10K & 5K”- October 4, 2015. This is a 5K and 10K run/walk in the Magnolia neighborhood of
Seattle. At the finish line, there is a
festival in the Magnolia Village that includes exhibitors, food and a beer
garden. http://www.promotionevents.com/magnolia/Info.htm
·
“Biggest
Loser Seattle Half Marathon/5K”- October 25, 2015. This
is a half marathon/5K run/walk at Lake Stevens in Snohomish County. There will be appearances by former
contestants from "The Biggest Loser" as well as the Biggest Loser
finisher's medal and awards for the best times.
http://www.biggestloserrunwalk.com/race/2015/seattle-wa-half-marathon-5k
November:
·
“The
Ugly Sweater Run Seattle”- November 28, 2015 (our clinic completed). This
is a 5K run/walk around Marymoore Park.
You can expect to see tons of ugly sweaters, holiday cheer and and other
goodies at the finish line. Also, this
event raises monies for the non-profit Save the Children. http://theuglysweaterrun.com/locations/seattle-washington/#.VdzipflVhBc
· “Seattle Marathon and Half-Marathon”- November 29, 2015 (our practice manager Laura completed; she and medical assistant James will be at this year’s race). These marathons are primarily for runners though the race does offer a smaller walker category. The routes begin near Seattle Center and head out towards Lake Washington. The best times from the race can be used as a Boston Marathon qualifier; there will also be other medals and awards. http://www.seattlemarathon.org/amica-insurance-seattle-marathon
December:
·
“Run
4 Wine”- December 12, 2015. This is a 5K
run/walk around the
Warehouse Wineries in Woodinville. Pair
your love of running with your love of wine!
After the race, you can enjoy some of our state’s finest wine
tasting. http://www.active.com/woodinville-wa/running/distance-running-races/run-4k-wine-run-walk-plus-wine-tasting-2015-11462108?cmp=39-34<clickid=08_119491134_f37bbe56-b228-4209-8bf8-36b51be4e4de<cmp=254301
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