Get In Shape…For Charity!

Shape Magazine has released an article about joining a running training program- so you can keep yourself healthy and fit while raising money for a worthy cause! Charitable organizations have increasingly been partnering up with road races to motivate more and more people to join in- and there are many great charities to choose from! Shape.com listed a handful on their website and someinclude:

Team LIVESTRONG (Live Strong.org) – Raises money for cancer and increase awareness

Joints in Motion (Arthritis.org) – Supports Arthritis Foundation

The Reeve Foundation (ChristopherReeve.org) – Supports victims of paralysis.

After you find the charity that is right for you and get signed up, they provide you with a running training program, a schedule of group runs and a coach. Then the fundraising begins. Most organizations will give you all the tools you need to get started, including tips for online fundraising, how to include your family and friends, and even way to utilize social networking pages, such as Facebook and Twitter.

Visit Shape.com for more organization information, and tips on how to succeed in your race!

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