Posted by Melody on Tuesday, Apr 25, 2017
Good question! It's been such a beautiful spring so far, why *wouldn't* you be inspired to start running? I, myself, have started running again and am happy to point out a free resource to take someone from the couch to a 5K.
The Mayo Clinic currently has an article about a 7-week training schedule for beginners. They even host a handy-dandy PDF formatted for easy printing so you don't even have to take notes! Just print off the page, lace up those sneakers, and start checking off the boxes as you complete workouts.
If you want even more information (i.e., a whole book full), check out these titles on the 2nd floor in the 796.42s.
Runner's World Complete Book of Beginning Running
Runner's World Big Book of Running for Beginners
Park ranger romantic comedies? Sure, I'll try it. I was hunting for romance books set in beautiful places and stumbled upon Happy Trail. The Appalachian Trail setting was a perfect fit, and the solo-hiking SFP (strong female protagonist) sealed the deal. The book is all about escaping one life for another, shedding old, unhelpful habits while achieving positive and healthy new ones. I found myself feeling a little jealous of the main character's blisters, built over the course of months on the AT. Pick this one up if you want a true escape. -Melody