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FROM THE DESK OF RANDALL A. KROCKA
SMOHIT Administrator
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Forget Excuses, Find a Reason
Starting a new exercise program is one of the most common New Year's resolutions. It is also one of the most frequently broken. To stick to your goal, our partners at Gold's Gym recommend trying something a little out of the ordinary.
Traditional races and triathlons:
Training for a race is an easy way to set a goal-if you're afraid you'll give up, get a friend to sign up with you or join a team that is racing for a cause you care deeply about. Check out www.runnersworld.com to find races near your town or in exotic locales, like the Placencia Marathon and Half-Marathon in Belize.
Tough mudders:
Need something out of the ordinary to get your attention? Tough mudders are 10-to-12-mile races through punishing obstacle courses that can include treks up frigid glaciers, underwater tunnels and, of course, mud. Check out www.toughmudder.com to get in on the insanity.
Adventure travel:
If seeing the world is high on your priority list, combine the thrill of new places with some heart-healthy exercise. Outdoor gear purveyor REI now offers active adventures www.rei.com/adventures. You can kayak in Cambodia, climb to the Everest base camp or ride horseback through Mongolia. Each trip has an activity rating between 1 and 5, so you can decide how high-energy you want to be.
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