Getting back into running (Turkey Trots and New Year's runs)


 Hi! My name is Ron Iovino and I'm a 57 year old father, drummer, cyclist and runner. I am getting back into running after a long break. I took up cycling years back, when running started to bother my back. I have always missed running, and from time to time would go for a walk/run, often with Romeo our beloved Bichon that passed in 2020. I have grown to love cycling and found a great club (Lightning Velo out of Long Beach) that I ride with from time to time. Recently I started running more regularly and best of all, my oldest daughter is running with me. We did the 2023 Long Beach Turkey Trot, and this Saturday (1/6/24) we are doing a New Year's Eve run in Long Beach. While visiting my parents in New Jersey this past December, we ran a few times and were surprised of our distances. It is important to note that when we run, we actually walk for 5 minutes, then run for 10 minutes. This walk, run method works real well for both of us as we build up our endurance and I really enjoy the 5 minutes of walking, because it makes it easier to talk during those

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