June 1 Is National Running Day
Where will you run to today? An avid runner says organized group events helps to maintain the focus.
National Running Day, held annually on the first Wednesday in June, celebrates the passion shared by 49 million-plus U.S. runners. With the multitude of trails in Eureka and Wildwood, there is no shortage of places to try running at various paces. The endurance sports category mushroomed over the past year—half-marathons increased by a 24 percent growth rate from 2009 to 2010, while triathlons experienced a 63.7 percent growth rate, according to Competitor.com, a media company that promotes running, cycling and triathlons. One city engineer knows the benefits of running firsthand. Ryan Thomas, Wildwood director of public works, started running in high school. "I decided to sign up for the track team as a freshman, not really knowing what …
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