Notes from the Lake

“Anybody can be a runner.  We were meant to move.  We were meant to run.  It’s the easiest sport.”
--Bill Rodgers

Secret 1: Start: Every mile, 5K and marathon starts with a step.  Depending on your fitness level and exercise history, the start of your journey towards becoming a runner could be taking a few steps down your driveway or jogging a few intervals during your walk.

“If you run, you are a runner.  It doesn’t matter how fast or how far.  It doesn’t matter if today is…

In Honor of National Running Day

Why do I run? 

• Because I can
• Because I can run solo, with my dog or with my running group buddies.
• Because it’s cheaper than therapy
• Because I really enjoy working up a serious sweat
• Because I want to send that cupcake packing
• Because I love to feel the after-effects
• Because there are no techniques to learn, moves to master or equipment to buy
• Because it’s my personal time to think, train, create and unwind. 

Although I might…

By: Robin Jones
LakeHouse Spa Director

I always looked forward to the annual Kiawah Island Marathon in SC every December. No, I didn’t run but volunteered as a Massage Therapist to give complimentary massages for the runners. It was always an exciting day and the people were so very appreciative. It was amazing how many runners said “it’s my first and probably my last – but it was AWESOME!” My son experienced his first marathon last weekend in Malibu and he said that very…