Support from the Racing Community
Community support is especially important when you’re working toward a goal, and the racing community is an empowering, motivating group. There's nothing like being surrounded by peers who are also working toward the same goals.
By consistently racing, you'll get to meet other runners, cyclists, walkers or other active people who are pursuing the same lifestyle as you. Connecting with those racers via training groups and social media can add another layer of accountability to keep you motivated and tapped into your health goals.
Compete with Others and Yourself
A little competition never hurt anybody, and racing provides lots of competitive fun.
The race day atmosphere, where you're surrounded by other runners, can push you more than a simple run around the neighborhood, leading to PRs, breakthrough moments and, yes, even weight loss.
Whether you want to move up in your age bracket or simply shave a few seconds off your time, racing will push you to become a better version of yourself and work a little harder, keeping you in great shape all year long.
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About the Author
Jackie Veling is a past Senior Editor at ACTIVE.com. She’s passionate about overall wellness and body positivity, and her favorite way to stay active is through running. You can follow her on Twitter.
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