Sepia Prime Woman Digital Magazine March 2014 | Page 9

Remonia
How she started
Shortly after purchasing a treadmill to add to
my home gym, I discovered a program
called Couch to 5K. C25K is a walk/run
training program that transforms nonrunners into runners. The thought of
becoming a serious runner had never entered
my mind! I just wanted to get fit, stay
healthy and build up enough endurance to be
able to run around the block without passing
out. (Smile)

What benefits did she notice immediately
after beginning to run?
I felt GREAT...mentally, physically and
spiritually! I looked forward to walking and
running at least 5 days a week. Losing
weight (about 8 pounds) in the first month
was a bonus! Being healthy was and is the
grand prize!

How old was she when she started
running?
53 years young!
How long did it take her to get
comfortable running?
I started my running journey without a
running buddy. About two months after I
began running, I joined Black Girls Run
(Chicago). With the awesome support of
like minded, health conscious women, I felt
comfortable enough to sign up for my first
5K marathon. I'm not a fast runner. On an
average, I run