{"id":4991,"date":"2023-05-01T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-01T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prd-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/?p=4991"},"modified":"2025-05-20T20:23:39","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T20:23:39","slug":"12-reasons-to-run-sound-to-narrows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/12-reasons-to-run-sound-to-narrows\/","title":{"rendered":"12 reasons to run the Sound to Narrows 12K","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you signed up for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundtonarrows.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sound to Narrows<\/a>\u00a0yet? Still trying to decide which race to sign up for? If you\u2019ve thought about signing up for the 12K, we are here to tell you why you should.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe you ran the 5K before, or maybe you\u2019re just beginning your running journey. Whoever you are, the 12K can be your race this year.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Avoid the FOMO<\/h2>\n<p>Fear of missing out (FOMO) is great motivation to try something new. Sound to Narrows is the South Sound\u2019s favorite race, so it\u2019s about time you find out what all the fuss is about.<\/p>\n<h2>2. It\u2019s for a great cause<\/h2>\n<p>Sound to Narrows supports <a href=\"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/about\/health-equity-belonging\/center-for-health-equity-wellness\/community-programs-events-outreach\/food-access\/\">MultiCare Center for Health Equity &amp; Wellness nutrition and food security programs<\/a> in Pierce County. This includes two initiatives at Mary Bridge Children&#8217;s: the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marybridge.org\/patients-visitors\/patient-family-support-services\/wic-nutrition-services\/\">Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marybridge.org\/blog\/free-summer-meals-for-kids\/\">summer meals program<\/a>. Take this opportunity to lift up Pierce County area families and support local access to nutritious food.<\/p>\n<h2>3. You want to take your running fitness to the next level<\/h2>\n<p>Training for a 12K is significantly less of a commitment than training for a marathon, but it will still push you to train a little harder than you would for a 5K. Your fitness routine will require longer average runs and more days of running a week, which can help you reach new heights in your fitness journey.<\/p>\n<h2>4. An excuse to buy new running shoes<\/h2>\n<p>When you step up your training game, it\u2019s only fitting to step up your training equipment as well. You will run a lot of miles over the months leading up to the race, and a good, supportive pair of running shoes is important to avoid injuries and setbacks while training.<\/p>\n<h2>5. The view makes running a 12K easier<\/h2>\n<p>Well, it doesn\u2019t technically make running any easier, but this course does provide great distractions. As the course weaves through Point Defiance Park, you get beautiful views.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Stress relief<\/h2>\n<p>Running can provide an outlet to burn off excess stress and anxiety, and it can work as a preventive measure for managing stress. When you run on a regular schedule, it gives you a consistent outlet for relieving your stress and shutting your mind off.<\/p>\n<h2>7. You want to burn some extra calories (even when you aren\u2019t running)<\/h2>\n<p>When you consistently include physical activity in your schedule, you will not only burn calories during your exercise, but you will also increase your caloric burn throughout the day. The more miles you run, the more calories you burn \u2014 now and later.<\/p>\n<h2>8. Meeting fellow runners and fitness lovers<\/h2>\n<p>Training and running in a race can help you meet more people who are working to grow as runners every day. Finding people with similar fitness goals can push you to grow your health and fitness and make new friends along the way.<\/p>\n<h2>9. Free stuff<\/h2>\n<p>Who doesn\u2019t want a free T-shirt? Sound to Narrows registration includes a commemorative T-shirt.<\/p>\n<h2>10. Brunch<\/h2>\n<p>You can expect to burn more than 500 calories \u2014 sometimes more than 700 \u2014 on this run, depending on your running pace and weight. When you work that hard, you deserve to treat yourself! With so many great options for brunch in Tacoma, we know you will find a great option for your post-race meal.<\/p>\n<h2>11. Bragging rights<\/h2>\n<p>This race is tough, but it\u2019s worth it. With the hilly nature of the course, you get extra bragging rights beyond just finishing a 12K.<\/p>\n<h2>12. Finish lines are meant to be crossed<\/h2>\n<p>Running a race, no matter how long, gives you a set start and finish point. It offers a clear goal, and completion of any goal can give you a huge confidence boost. It can even motivate you to run a longer race in the future, such as a half marathon.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s note: This article was originally published in April 2018 and updated in May 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you signed up for the Sound to Narrows yet? 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