Running Groups Mentioned
Learn More About & Support the Charities Mentioned
Project Outrun, ran by Andy Shepperd & Courtney Ruggaber, empowers and strengthens kids and their families as they battle pediatric cancer through ‘New Shoe Smiles, Medal Moments, and Finish Line Feelings.’ Learn more about their mission and how to support the Outrun family by visiting their website or Instagram. They make these special kids remember, ‘I’m not sick but my shoes are.’
The St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, working towards defeating childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases, allows runners to find a race to support the cause, like Kevin Krisle did in Nashville, Tennessee, or donate on behalf of a participant, all through their St. Jude Heroes program. Explore their Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series, St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend, and more here.
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Tips for Beginners from the Interviewees
“Do not worry about your pace. Do not worry about your distance. Don’t follow nobody, just do what you can do. If you can only take 10 steps, take 10 steps.”
“I feel like when you’re starting out, you get so disappointed that you can’t run, when it’s just like any other skill, you’re going to be really bad at it before you’re good at it. So running slow and taking it easy is probably my number one piece of advice, is build up.”
“So don’t put pressure on yourself, just have fun. Just take it day by day and just get out the door.”
“It’s just find a run group, and know that everyone is welcoming, usually in run groups, and you don’t have to keep up with their pace, you could find your own pace, and don’t compare yourself to other people in the run group, you’ll get there eventually.”