Hello runner friends!
Welcome back to the Bass Pro Fitness Series
MIDWEEK M😊TIVATI😊N blog!
Now let’s get started by talking about something I find very exciting! Week 5 of the Bass Pro Marathon and half marathon training kicks off this Saturday!! Exciting right? If this has you thinking, “I should have signed up, at least for the half,” take heart. You still can because there’s ample time to get ready and be trained up for the best half marathon ever!
Why Bass Pro? Well…. Per the folks at the Bass Pro Fitness Series, “The Maynard Cohick Half-Marathon is perfect for seasoned and beginner half-marathoners.
This course is excellent! Along with the beautiful autumn foliage of the Ozarks, runners can expect some rolling hills from miles two through five. However, the course is mostly flat and provides a great opportunity for those who are seeking a personal record. The route takes runners in front of Mother's Brewing Company on Grant Avenue, just before mile five. Runners have been known to spend some time here, enjoying the specialty beverages being poured by volunteers from Mother's! Half Marathoner's will run on a small section of Route 66, through part of downtown Springfield, in Phelps Grove Park and around the back of the Bass Pro Shops store. Racers finish off of Sunshine Street, in front of both the Wonders of Wildlife Museum and Acquarium and the John A. and Genny Morris Conservation Center.” Sounds fun right??? This is hands down the most awesome half marathon ever!
If you’re still hesistant though, check out these 13.1 reasons you should run a half marathon:
1. Take Your Fitness to the Next Level
While it’s not impossible to run a half marathon without training, I definitely don’t recommend it. This is where months of training come into play!
If you’re looking to take your cardiovascular fitness to the next level or even lose a bit of weight, improve your mental health, training for a half marathon is will help get you there. It involves months of training, not to mention the final big event (aka race day).
2. Make New Friends
Since the training for a half marathon is much more intensive when compared to a 5k or 10k, it offers a great opportunity to meet other like-minded people.
If you join a running group (and you should), you, quite literally, spend hours with the same people. This means you might just make a few friendships along the way that will last long past the finish line.
Since the training for a half marathon is much more intensive when compared to a 5k or 10k, it offers a great opportunity to meet other like-minded people.
If you join a running group (and you should), you, quite literally, spend hours with the same people. This means you might just make a few friendships along the way that will last long past the finish line.
3. See New Places
Looking for an excuse to travel? Have you been wanting to check out Springfield? Sign up for the half marathon! Doing so gives you a great reason to travel and take a run-cation. And there’s a lot to do in this town!
4. Get One Step Closer to a Full Marathon
If your ultimate goal is a marathon, starting with a half gives you the stepping stone you need to take your mileage up a notch. Once you conquer the half, you, somewhat, know what to expect for a marathon.
Looking for an excuse to travel? Have you been wanting to check out Springfield? Sign up for the half marathon! Doing so gives you a great reason to travel and take a run-cation. And there’s a lot to do in this town!
4. Get One Step Closer to a Full Marathon
If your ultimate goal is a marathon, starting with a half gives you the stepping stone you need to take your mileage up a notch. Once you conquer the half, you, somewhat, know what to expect for a marathon.
5. Give Yourself Some Serious YOU Time
If there’s anything the last couple of years have taught us, it’s that taking care of yourself and your mental health is of the utmost importance. You can’t give your best without feeling your best.
While training for a half marathon is very much a physical endeavor, it also provides plenty of time for you to de-stress, mentally unwind, and feel good about yourself.
If there’s anything the last couple of years have taught us, it’s that taking care of yourself and your mental health is of the utmost importance. You can’t give your best without feeling your best.
While training for a half marathon is very much a physical endeavor, it also provides plenty of time for you to de-stress, mentally unwind, and feel good about yourself.
6. Gain Some Killer Swag
Who doesn’t love some great race swag? At the Bass Pro Half you’ll get an awesome race shirt and finisher medal! So, if you’re looking for reasons to run a half marathon… This could be it!
Who doesn’t love some great race swag? At the Bass Pro Half you’ll get an awesome race shirt and finisher medal! So, if you’re looking for reasons to run a half marathon… This could be it!
You can even flaunt your swag after the fact, providing a great icebreaker or conversation starter at your next gathering, party, or event. Additionally, accumulating that collection of various race medals is ultra empowering.
7. It’s an Excuse to Party!
Ask any runner: The post-race party is where it’s at. If you run a half marathon, you deserve to let loose! The Bass Pro finish line is a post-race party filled with snacks, beverages, and music. So, if you need an excuse to have fun in a healthy way, a half marathon fits the bill.
Ask any runner: The post-race party is where it’s at. If you run a half marathon, you deserve to let loose! The Bass Pro finish line is a post-race party filled with snacks, beverages, and music. So, if you need an excuse to have fun in a healthy way, a half marathon fits the bill.
8. You’re Less Likely to Injure Yourself When Compared to a Full Marathon
Are you looking for reasons to run a half marathon over a full marathon? Distance aside, injuries are less likely during a half marathon when compared to a full marathon.
Simply put, your body experiences 50% less stress during a half marathon. All in all, it’s just a much more manageable distance and training regime.
Are you looking for reasons to run a half marathon over a full marathon? Distance aside, injuries are less likely during a half marathon when compared to a full marathon.
Simply put, your body experiences 50% less stress during a half marathon. All in all, it’s just a much more manageable distance and training regime.
9. You’ll Burn Tons of Calories
Within those 13.1 miles, you can burn between 1000 to 1600 calories. The exact number entirely depends on your weight, metabolism, running intensity, and other factors. Yet, if your goal is weight loss, this could top your reasons to run a half marathon. You’re bound to achieve some serious caloric burn on race day and develop some healthy habits along the way
10. There are Health Benefits!
Besides maintaining a healthy weight or losing weight, you also reap some other serious health benefits. You improve your cardiovascular and respiratory health. And while, yes, this improves your overall fitness. It is also an excellent way to reduce your blood pressure or keep your cholesterol levels under wraps.
Within those 13.1 miles, you can burn between 1000 to 1600 calories. The exact number entirely depends on your weight, metabolism, running intensity, and other factors. Yet, if your goal is weight loss, this could top your reasons to run a half marathon. You’re bound to achieve some serious caloric burn on race day and develop some healthy habits along the way
10. There are Health Benefits!
Besides maintaining a healthy weight or losing weight, you also reap some other serious health benefits. You improve your cardiovascular and respiratory health. And while, yes, this improves your overall fitness. It is also an excellent way to reduce your blood pressure or keep your cholesterol levels under wraps.
11. Afterward, You Have Bragging Rights
Want a reason to boost your confidence? Something to make you feel empowered and capable? A half marathon is it.
The half marathon is also a completely achievable goal. With a few hours of training a week, you could run this distance in a matter of months. Then, afterward, you can brag all you want about crossing that finish line!
Want a reason to boost your confidence? Something to make you feel empowered and capable? A half marathon is it.
The half marathon is also a completely achievable goal. With a few hours of training a week, you could run this distance in a matter of months. Then, afterward, you can brag all you want about crossing that finish line!
12. You Could Support a Cause
When it comes to reasons to run a half marathon, there’s almost no better reason than supporting a worthwhile cause. And Bass Pro supports many!! Check out this list.
When it comes to reasons to run a half marathon, there’s almost no better reason than supporting a worthwhile cause. And Bass Pro supports many!! Check out this list.
13. Training Won’t Cost You Anything (Or Almost)
The most you need is a good pair of running shoes (I always recommend HOKA’s—a sponsor of the Dogwood Canyon trail runs). There’s no membership fee or insane equipment costs either. Realistically, running is one of the most affordable types of exercise to get into… unless you want a GPS watch, hydration vest, cordless headphones, and multiple pairs of shoes and fancy socks.
The most you need is a good pair of running shoes (I always recommend HOKA’s—a sponsor of the Dogwood Canyon trail runs). There’s no membership fee or insane equipment costs either. Realistically, running is one of the most affordable types of exercise to get into… unless you want a GPS watch, hydration vest, cordless headphones, and multiple pairs of shoes and fancy socks.
And there you have it friends… that’s 13.1 great reasons to run a half marathon, but specifically the Maynard Cohick Half. So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to sign up and get training so you can join in on the fun!! You’ll be glad you did this November!!
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