With the warmer spring weather finally here to stay, you’re likely looking to launch back into a more consistent outdoor fitness routine. If that routine includes regular jogs, consider setting a big athletic goal for yourself when you sign up for the Germantown 5 Miler, coming up on Saturday, May 21st.
The five-mile race presents a perfect opportunity to push yourself outside of your comfort zone and dive into season-long a running routine. The run kicks off at 8 a.m. at Black Hill Regional Park, organized by the local group the Montgomery County Road Runners Club. So you’d be smart to complete some of your morning runs at the beautiful local park in order to familiarize yourself with its range of terrains. Once you’ve trained for the five-mile jaunt and registered online, get dressed in your most comfortable jogging gear and come to the park on race day. You should be at the starting line before the race begins at 8 a.m., at which point you’ll have two hours to complete the five-mile course—so don’t worry if you’re not quite ready to run the entire time! You’re welcome to walk portions of the course.
