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8/30/2015

Palm Springs Firefighters run in Palm Springs Marathon Runners' 10th Anniversary 9/11 5K in honor of those we lost 9/11/01.

On Wednesday, September 2nd at 5:05PM, I will be running stage 15 of Run Across America, a cross-country relay supporting the Firefighter 5 Foundation and presented by Run 2 Respond. Its purpose is to support emergency responders through activities that promote well being through worthy causes. This relay starts in Santa Monica, California on September 1st and will conclude, one month later, in Maine after crossing the continental United States and traveling over 3,000 miles. A GPS baton tracks this journey and money raised at stage 329, located at the World Trade Center will be donated to the 9/11 memorial fund.

I invite all readers to join me in supporting our local first responders and challenge you to walk, run or bike any distance between now and 9/11 and make a donation to our local Palm Springs Fire Department. On the 10th Anniversary of the 9/11 attack, our group, the Palm Springs Marathon Runners hosted a local 5K that raised $5,000 toward a local 9/11 memorial. This money has been donated to the City of Palm Springs/ Palm Springs Firefighters Association which has secured a small section of beam from the World Trade Center that will be part of their memorial honoring the 343 firefighters, 60 police officers and thousands of innocent people who died in the 9/11 attacks, including one of our local residents.

Our first responders risk their lives daily to protect and defend the citizens of our community. Please join me and champion this local cause by participating in this challenge and demonstrating our appreciation for the bravery of our local first responders and memorializing those who gave their lives to protect the freedoms of our country.

Stay Healthy - Run Happy,

Molly Thorpe
Palm Springs Marathon Runners

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Motivating You to #RunPalmSprings

7/22/2015

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For those of you who are already into the racing habit, no need for a motivator to get you off the couch and behind the starting line. But for those of you who have never participated in an organized 5K race, here are the top 6 reasons why you should lace up those sneakers and join us at runpalmsprings.com.

1. Health - Your health should be your number one priority and what better way to promote good health than by integrating a regular exercise program into your life. A 5K (3.1 miles) will burn about 300 calories. Don't change your daily calorie intake and complete the 5K distance for 12 days and you will have lost one pound. Make this into a habit and training for and completing the 5K distance is a great weight loss program in and of itself! A balance of fitness and diet are certain to yield a more healthy lifestyle. Training for and participating in a 5K is a great introduction to better health.

2. Camaraderie -Friendship, companionship, mutual support, team spirit, esprit de corps - no matter what you call it, running a 5K is a great way to meet a bunch of awfully nice folks and make some great new friends. Maybe it's a team from work and you've decided to walk together during lunch a few days a week or you want to find an activity that your entire family will commit to. I've got a running buddy that I spend time with 4 to 5 mornings a week and this has resulted in a wonderful friendship and lots of $$$ saved as we provide each other with free advice and amateur psychological services. The 5K family emerges as you show up for multiple races and see the same familiar faces. After time, these familiar faces become friends.

3. Goal - If it's your first 5K, your goal is to complete and finish. This is a doable distance that just about anyone of any age or fitness level can complete with a sensible training plan in mind. Whether you walk it, jog it or run it, the 5K is the first distance to cross off your bucket list. For those who are looking to stretch out to longer races, a 5K is a springboard to the next level. Use it as a training race for a longer distance, to track your improvement from race to race or to motivate you to a bigger goal such as a 10K, half marathon or marathon. Remember, set a goal, commit to it and you will achieve it!

5. Charity - 5K races are a wonderful ways to support local causes! Your entry fee usually supports a charity or important cause that will improve the health, wellness and betterment of society. It's a two-fer - you help yourself by running and you help others by supporting worthy causes. At Runpalmsprings, ALL of our races support local charitable causes!

6. It's all about the BLING - Maybe it's that cool T-shirt or swaggy finisher medal or some other goodies that you get for finishing the race. We all like to get rewarded and what better way than to complete a 5K and then enjoy the spoils of your conquest! Sporting that new T-shirt that blasts to all passersby that you completed a 5K makes you feel good all over. I've met many a Mom and Dad who tell me that their youngsters go home after completing their race and insist upon sleeping with their medals on! (and maybe some of the adults, too). There's no doubt about it, 5K races can offer up some pretty cool loot!

So what are you waiting for? Make the commitment to good health, fitness and a whole lot of fun by training for and completing a series of 5K events. At Runpalmsprings, we offer great themed races with lots of perks. Join us for our HOLIDAY SERIES and earn yourself and EXTRA medal just for completing this trio of festive 5K's. On Halloween morning, join us for the Graveyard Run 5K and Trick-or-Treat Dash, run past an actual graveyard and reward yourself with an awesome glow-in-the dark coffin medal! Our Running Wild's Wild Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving 5K that not only includes a long-sleeved tech T-shirt, but you also get a turkey hat included with your registration AND a finisher medal. Join us for our always popular SANTA PAWS 5K and get a 5-piece Santa Suit included with your registration as well as a sparkly finisher medal and milk and cookies at the finish line!

We've got a year full or fabulous 5K's just waiting for you - sign up today at Runpalmsprings.com

Stay Healthy - Run Happy!

Molly

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Motivating You to #RunPalmSprings

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