Story Hayley Bridgewater Photo Bradley Hawks Spring is finally here. Although it does not always appear nice enough to do so, people are starting to move their workouts outdoors. I don’t know about you, but just a tiny peek of the sun will have me rushing out the door to take advantage of a relatively temperate day. I am convinced that once we get a genuine taste of some true Spring weather, the crowds will be out to greet it en mass. Already the bike lanes are filling up, the fields and courts adjacent to the playgrounds and parks are seeing more use, and most certainly, a great number of runners have returned to the streets. 32 | BOROMAG.COM | APRIL 2014 Every year, about this time, I have the same thought. If only that were me...if only I had it in me to start a running program and stick with it. Although I am quite active, and engage in several different kinds of training and hobby sports, I have a deep, dark secret. I am a terrible runner. Truly. I love to sprint, but ask me to run for distance and you›ll get a sideways look and a headshake every time. Everything may start out ok, but pass three miles and my knees, hips and ankles are cursing my name. I know that I am not alone. I have talked to numerous people who desire the ability to take off for a «zen-ed out» couple of hours, hair in the wind and legs flying, pushing past the concerns of the day. So what is holding me back? Could it be a shortage of motivation? Lack of confidence in proper mechanics? Fear of injury? All of the above? It is true, running can often be a very solo affair. Western Queens certainly has many options for scenic running routes, paths, and tracks any time you want to head out the door. But what if you prefer some guidance? Imagine that you might do BODY & SOUL
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