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"  My favorite thing about running is racing. I get an adrenaline rush from running as fast as I can, passing other runners, and running new personal best times. A lot of new runners are intimidated by races! Many people associate races with marathons, which requires a lot of dedication. A 5k is only 3.1 miles, which is totally doable for runners with any amount of training. I remember being so nervous for my first race, but it turned out to be a lot of fun. Now I race several times a year and I can&amp;#039;t get enough! If you&amp;#039;re not sure if you want to try racing or not, here are some great reasons to give it a shot:   Motivation! Having a goal race gives you another reason to stick to your workout schedule!  T-Shirts! Almost every race I&amp;#039;ve run in either gives out shirts or sells them. I like to wear them the day after to show what I&amp;#039;ve accomplished.  Fun Runs! Did you know you can sign up to run obstacle courses, dress up in costumes, and even have paint sprayed at you? They&amp;#039;re a blast!  Charity! You can use races to raise money for organizations like World Vision, Team in Training, and tons of other great causes!  Don&amp;#039;t know where to find one? Try www.active.com and enter your location to find a race near you! I promise no matter what you might think, you will not finish last. Racing isn&amp;#039;t about winning. It&amp;#039;s about trying your best and having fun! Have you ever run in a race? "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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