Okay, be honest. You didn't know today was National Running Day. It's fine. I didn't either. Whether you found out through teammates, other websites, or social media sites, you wanted to know what was going on.
The event is held on the first Monday of June as a celebration for runners everywhere to share their love for the sport. It is also a day those who haven't discovered running can find out what the excitement is all about!
We asked several Florida runners their thoughts on the big day.
What are you doing to celebrate National Running Day?
Jovan Davis (Senior @ Wekiva): Well, I just bought a new speed suit and am training for club championships and working out.
Stephanie Schappert (Senior @ Pope John Paul II): I'm probably going on a run doing the unexpected obviously. I am on my break from running but my high school teammates are back running so we are trying to meet up for one of our adventure runs. Sometimes they involve running to get Coke slurpees, sometimes we get chased by armadillos, and sometimes we get lost.
Tyler Lewis (Junior @ Largo): I have practice tonight. I'm going to honor it with a nice hard run.
What is your favorite thing about being a runner?
Jovan Davis (Senior @ Wekiva): My favorite part of being a runner is the thrill I get out of running, showing up to the meets ready to put on a great show for the crowd as well as having a heck of a time just running against other people.
Stephanie Schappert (Senior @ Pope John Paul II): I have two. One is racing because you get such an adrenaline high and it's fun to see how far you can push yourself. The other is the team aspect. I love my high school team. They are my best friends and Villanova's team I am already in love with! It's always fun to excel alone, but it's better with your team.
Tyler Lewis (Junior @ Largo): RACING. I didn't even have to think about that one!
Great National Running Day Websites
For more information on this great day check out these useful sites and groups you can join.
http://www.facebook.com/runningday
http://www.runningday.org