How to Keep Moving in 2025

Americans are doing more of NOTHING!

Around 26.3% of Americans do not do any physical activity in their free time, and this trend is on the rise. Learn how you can combat this by getting up and moving on Global Run Day!

While it may be true that people are “doom scrolling” more as social media is inevitably taking over all of our lives, that doesn’t mean that we should stop doing physical activity all together. Every first Wednesday of June is Global Run Day, this year’s is on June 4th!

What is Global Run Day?

Founded on June 1st, 2016, the aim is to allow people of all different backgrounds to get out and be active and run! It can be on your own, a fun run with friends, or in a competitive environment. The purpose is to make running fun and enjoyable for everyone, not a punishment that is a grueling task.

How to get involved in Global Run Day?

Go outside! Go for a walk around the neighborhood, a park, or a trail. Exercising in itself is also a good way to participate. If there is a sport that involves running, play that sport! There is no wrong way to be active and participate in Global Run Day aside from not moving. Join P3R’s Strava Club and share all of your workouts and even see some routes we like around Pittsburgh!

Basic Running Tips

• Stretch before and after workouts.
• Stay hydrated throughout the workout.
• Eat a balanced diet to support your workout.
• Set realistic goals.

Try these exercises if you need inspiration!

Begin with some static stretches (Standing hamstring stretch, calf stretch, side stretch, quadricep stretch).Then go try some dynamic stretches (Knee hugs, open and close the gates, walking lunges, Frankenstein walk).

Repeat the following exercises 3 times:

Jog for 4 minutes

Walk for 4 minutes

Then end off with some static stretches to cool down.

Potential Modifications:

There are multiple modifications that can be done according to skill level. The exerciser can sprint instead of jog and/or jog instead of walk. The time for each walk/jog can also be modified to lengthen or shorten the workout.