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There is no time like the present to start working out: start running, start CrossFit, start something else. Whether it’s taking that first walk down the block after years of inactivity, training for your first 5K, or setting foot inside a new gym or studio, it’s more than just the movement. When I first started running, I felt like a complete failure when I stopped to take walk breaks. Along the way, I’ve learned that 99 percent of the people you meet, either outside walking or running or in the gym or studio, are supportive of your journey.

When I came across The Nick Gary Foundation 5K, I honestly was shocked that it was going to happen. The Nick Gary Foundation 5K would happen in Texas City, part of Galveston County, so I felt a tiny sliver of optimism. The course for the Nick Gary Foundation 5K was incredibly well-marked, and volunteers at every turn directed runners. Seriously, if you’re looking for a small local 5K in Galveston County, run the Nick Gary Foundation 5K in Texas City.

Fit offered up another tip to help wind down before bed (and get better sleep): meditation. starting a new routine, Hyedi Cribben Nelson (formerly of Finding a Balance), recommended getting up 15 minutes earlier, easing your body into the new wakeup time. Use the End of Daylight Savings Time to Start Lea Genders of Lea Genders Fitness Use these tips to help you find your morning workout motivation and keep up your fitness even on days when you’d rather sleep in.

Here in Houston, my morning runs are in 80+ degree weather with 80+ percent humidity. Some calculations show that the heat and humidity can slow your running pace by 12 to 15 percent, when the temperature climbs to 80 degrees. I drink water before I run, bring a water bottle on every run, and drink water after I run. I’m not perfect at the last part, but I know that the paces I’m hitting now aren’t representative of what I’ll be hitting in January, when I hope to tackle the Chevron Houston Marathon again.