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IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR when we often have a tendency to get distracted from a routine that keeps us active because of the falling temperatures, shorter days, and plethora of holiday festivities we RSVP yes to. With all these factors affecting our daily focus over the next month, making time to stay active can become challenging. There are ways to combat this type of interruption, though.
Not every (or any) activity this season needs to be a marathon. Instead, simply maintaining a basic level of fitness can be enough so that when the real training starts back up after the first of the year, it takes a lot less time to get back up to speed.
Consider running in place while watching the football games on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. Or doing a set of pushups, sit-ups, squats, or arm exercises each time your favorite team scores—no equipment required. While we don’t recommend trying these substitute workouts during the corporate Christmas party or family blind-elephant party, we certainly will enjoy hearing about it if you do.
Going for a run outside, or on the treadmill, for even one day a week for 20-30 minutes, will make a tremendous difference in your positive outlook around the rest of your jam-packed schedule. Don’t forget to set an alarm on your Garmin, though. We know how runners get once they start, and you don’t want to be late for the annual feats-of-strength at Uncle Jake’s just to get in an extra 0.17 miles.
Regardless of how much we’re able to do during the month of December, the key is making time to do something so we can maintain a base level of fitness ahead of our resolutions and/or recommitments starting in January.
Join us in committing to making time to stay active in some way this month and planning to meet up again early in the new year to ramp things back up. Head over to davesrunning.com for a list of our training programs starting in January. We promise to help you try to achieve whatever goal you set for 2024.
Dave’s Running Shop was the first running store in Ohio and the only locally owned and operated footwear store in Northwest Ohio. Founded in 1973, four area locations serve the community from Sylvania, Perrysburg, Findlay, and Delta. Don’t let the name fool you. Dave’s also carries a great variety of lifestyle footwear, seasonal apparel, gear, and accessories, and provides many opportunities for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to get off the couch, get faster, go farther, and feel better with training programs, coaching, races, and events covering all four seasons. ✲
Don’t miss Dave’s races!
Runners, get ready to “take your mark” in these exciting community events sponsored by Dave’s Running Shop. For more information, including any associated costs/fees, please visit davesrunning.com.
Christmas Village 5K
Saturday, December 2, 2023, 4:30 p.m. (Reindeer Dash at 5:30 p.m.) at 6760 Providence St., Whitehouse, Ohio. Get in the Christmas spirit with the Village of Whitehouse. Tree lighting, 5K run/walk, parade, beer garden, kids’ activities and more. Come for the run, stay for the festivities.
Polar Paws and Santa Claws 5K by the Toledo Zoo
Sunday, December 10, 2023, 4:00 p.m. (Polar Paws Kids Cub Run at 3:00 p.m.) at the Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, Ohio. The Cub Run is for kids up to age 12 and includes an ice slide pass. All participants are encouraged to wear Christmas-themed attire and light-up accessories as they run their own race. For more information, please visit toledozoo.org/polarpaws.
