Have you finally had enough of sitting on the couch, reading other people's Facebook posts about the 5K or 10K they ran for a charity?
You may say to yourself, "I could have done that," even though you feel maybe you really couldn't.
Don't give up just yet!
Training for a short run could be the beginning of a lifetime of getting involved and making a difference, both in your life and in the lives of others.
Many of these short runs are to help a charity raise money or increase disease awareness; and you can help.
Jim White, RD, joins Melanie Cole, MS, to help you get motivated and ready to perform. Learn the basics of training to be able to run a short 5K, and see how easy it is to make yourself feel better in the process.
From Couch to 5K: You CAN Do It
Training for a short run could be the beginning of a lifetime of getting involved, getting in shape and making a difference.
Additional Info
- Segment Number: 5
- Audio File: train_your_body/1409tb2e.mp3
- Featured Speaker: Jim White, RD
- Organization: ACSM
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Guest Bio:
Jim graduated Summa Cum Laude from Youngstown University in Ohio with a B.A. in Nutrition. He is credentialed by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as a Registered Dietitian and certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Health Fitness Specialist. On November 1, 2005, Jim opened his first Jim White Fitness & Nutrition Studios on Shore Drive in Virginia Beach. He soon outgrew this studio and opened a larger one in November 2006 on Laskin Road followed by an additional location in 2009 off Great Neck Road, both in Virginia Beach. Jim and his team have helped hundreds of people lose thousands of pounds. He is currently the National Spokesman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and has the reputation of being one of the top health professionals in the country.
- Length (mins): 10
- Waiver Received: No
- Host: Melanie Cole, MS
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