Want to Run a Marathon?

The training began on November 13, 2010, and the sixteen weeks of training was going to help her reach her goal. Sara Feigenbaum, a sophomore majoring in applied science, took on the task of a half marathon.

The training was conducted by Active Oxford and for only two hundred and fifty dollars, they helped you in numerous ways. They put together your training by setting up weekly runs and walks, gave strict nutrition advise to follow, and made sure your body would be able to handle the stress of a marathon. This dollar amount also took care of your entry payment for the race too.

This event was put together for an organization called Hopewell. One of the things that they do it put together a Diabetes Camp and they were in need of some help. All the proceeds from Runs for Hope will go to the awareness of their Diabetes Camps and among their other camps for people in need. Feigenbaum states, “I have a cousin that has diabetes and I see how he has to deal with it day in and day out”. She says this is her reason and where she gets her dedication and will power to follow through with the marathon.

Being physical and getting involved not only helps your community but yourself as well. Anna Pechenik, a graduate’s assistance in the field of exercise science, strongly believes that staying active helps not only you physical shape but your mental state too. She comments, “It not only gets you in phenomenal physical shape but it also has so many mental benefits and it is great for your social life”.

She also mentions the marathon going on next semester among many more such as, the Rebel Man Sprint Triathlon. This is an event held by Exercise Science Department and it provides you the opportunity to get involved actively not only through running but by swimming and biking as well.

Through this story I not only wanted to encourage students on campus to make a differences in the community but to take an interest in all the physical activity as well. If you are interested in participating in Hopewell’s marathon, then you can register at http://www.oxfordrun4hope.com/.

Sources:

1. Anna Pecherik - ampechen@olemiss.edu
2. Sara Feigenbaum - sefeigen@olemiss.edu
3. http://www.oxfordrun4hope.com/.