Running a 5K reminds me to appreciate the journey
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This article shows that people with Parkinson's disease can participate in endurance activities like 5K races by adapting their approach, which may inspire others with the condition to set and pursue fitness goals.
A person with Parkinson's disease is training for a 5K race in June by following a modified training plan that alternates between walking and running for one minute at a time. Instead of running the full distance, this approach makes the goal achievable and helps them appreciate the progress they're making despite their condition.
I’m training for a 5K race in June. The training plan is taped onto the fridge door, and I’m following it to a T. Except for the part where it says “run” — that’s where I alternate walking and running for one minute each. This method makes a 5K totally achievable for me. Why do […] The post Running a 5K reminds me to appreciate the journey appeared first on Parkinson's News Today .