Running with others provides motivation, accountability and support
The Nature Made Great Race is a perfect opportunity for runners to form and join teams
If you're a runner, then it's likely that you've participated in at least one race. In fact, the Nature Made Great Race is coming up on April 13th! One of the best ways to prepare for a running race is to join or form a running team. This gives you someone to train with, share tips with, and push yourself harder than you would if you go at it solo. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a newbie just starting out, there are plenty of reasons to join a team for this race. Here are five of them:
1. Camaraderie – Running with others provides motivation and support, especially during longer distances. When you're running a race, it's helpful to have people around you who are going through the same experience. A running team can be a great way to make new friends and connect with other runners. There's nothing quite like sharing in the highs (and lows) of training together and crossing the finish line.
2. Competition – Races are a great way to test your skills against other runners and see how you rank. Joining a running team can add an extra level of competition and challenge to your races. A friendly competition against others on your own team also helps you push yourself harder than you might otherwise.
3. Training – Joining or forming a team can help motivate you to train better for the race. Having others to train with means you'll be more likely to stick to a running schedule and push yourself during your workouts. And, running teams help newbies learn how to train properly. Plus, when it comes time for the race itself, you'll already know many of the people running it – which can make the experience even more fun!
4. Community – Running races brings runners together from all over to support and encourage one another. Joining a running team gives you the chance to connect with people in your local running community. Training and racing together provides opportunities for everyone on the team to get to know one another, making it more likely that they'll go out of their way to help each other during races. Plus, team training can be more fun and social than doing it alone.
5. Safety – Running with others provides a sense of safety and security. If you're running in an unfamiliar area or at night, running with a team can make you feel more comfortable and safe. Joining a running team is a great way to meet new people, train for races, and connect with your local running community.
Bonus Reason! – Running with others just makes running more fun. Doing something active with friends is always more fun than doing it alone. And who doesn't want to have more fun while running?
Ready to join or form a running team for the Nature Made Great Race? You can enter today and join or create a team in the registration process. The Great Race offers something for everyone, from competitive runners looking for a challenge to beginners just trying out their first race. So what are you waiting for? Join a running team today and get ready for an amazing experience on April.
Who knows – you might just make some new friends along the way!