Run, relax, repeat
Jasser stopped to say hi during his water break. He comes to the Y with his wife and 5 kids. Whoa, that’s a full house! Why do you enjoy coming here together?
Jasser: It’s a good atmosphere. Especially for the kids. If you bring them here, it doesn’t give them time to do the things they’re not supposed to do.
That’s pretty clever, Dad.
Jasser: You feel a bond with them here, too. It’s healthy.
Spending time together is so important. Do you take time for yourself at the Y, too?
Jasser: Yes. You have a lot of stress at work. You feel worn out. So I feel refreshed when I work out here.
So do we! Besides relieving stress, what else keeps you motivated to exercise?
Jasser: Well, I’m 56 now, and I run marathons.
That’s amazing!
Jasser: I decided to run a marathon after I started coming here. I ran when I was in high school and college, but I never thought about it until I met some people here. I tried it and I loved it. For me, if I can’t prepare myself for something, sometimes I get lazy. So I force myself to run and get ready for it.
We’re cheering you on, Jasser! So glad you and your family are a part of our Y family.