100 reasons to run ... now!: how to jumpstart your run

Half Title......Page 2 Medical Disclaimer......Page 3 Title Page......Page 4 Copyright......Page 5 Contents......Page 6 Introduction: You never know what talents are hidden inside......Page 10 1 I run, therefore I am......Page 12 2 Running gives me hope......Page 13 3 To use the powers that I have......Page 14 4 In 30 minutes, I will feel good!......Page 15 5 I'm a nicer person because I run......Page 17 6 RUNNING: A partial list of benefits......Page 18 7 I run for the sense of freedom......Page 19 8 Running: The best way to activate the spirit......Page 21 9 There's nothing better than a good run!......Page 23 10 Running connects us with our endurance heritage......Page 25 11 Running helps me think more clearly......Page 26 12 Running helps me control my emotions......Page 27 13 Running helps me manage pain......Page 29 14 Running motivates me for the rest of the day......Page 31 15 Run and receive a vitality boost......Page 32 16 Running brings together body, mind, and spirit better than any activity I know......Page 33 17 Running gets me "in the moment"......Page 34 18 Running triggers my creativity and intuitive strength......Page 35 19 Running formats my brain......Page 36 20 Running brings out guttural/intuitive strengths and fun......Page 37 21 Running gets the body into a high level of readiness......Page 38 22 Running helps me solve problems......Page 39 23 Running gets me into the right rhythm - for the day......Page 41 24 "I've done something" when I finish my run......Page 43 25 Enjoy a lasting sense of accomplishment......Page 44 26 Running improves my attitude......Page 45 27 Jumpstart your motivation......Page 46 28 No more exhaustion......Page 47 29 I'm in control......Page 49 30 I don't have to run a marathon only one minute at a time......Page 50 31 Running can change a negative mindset into a positive one......Page 52 32 I have a date with a 5K (10K) on my calendar, and I must prepare......Page 54 33 I want to finish a Marathon or Half Marathon......Page 56 34 When I can't make a decision, I run......Page 58 35 Turning a negative into your positive: Hills, strong wind, rain......Page 59 36 To feel the bounce of a new pair of shoes......Page 61 37 I'm running so I can take the family to Disney World......Page 63 38 I'll reward myself with a new outfit......Page 64 39 I run for chocolate......Page 65 40 I run for wine......Page 66 41 My story: I ran for ice cream......Page 67 42 Reward: A running retreat or running school......Page 68 43 My run earns me a special snack......Page 69 44 Running allows me to enjoy my music even better......Page 71 45 Stressed? Get out and run!......Page 73 46 A morning run gets me awake, alive and ready for the day......Page 75 47 A noontime run erases morning stress and clears the head......Page 77 48 An evening run erases the stress of the day......Page 79 49 I run so that I can glide......Page 81 50 A quicker cadence picks up my spirit......Page 84 51 Long runs are "health injections"......Page 86 52 I want to keep my joints active now and 30 years from now......Page 87 53 I want to run faster......Page 90 54 I want to beat my obnoxious, bragging neighbor......Page 92 55 I am inspired by Billy Mills......Page 93 56 I am inspired by Lee Kilpack: Racing cancer......Page 96 57 I am Inspired by Mavis Lindgren: Marathon records after age 80......Page 97 58 I am inspired by Dave Wottle: Don't give up......Page 98 59 I am inspired by Lasse Viren: When you get knocked down, get up......Page 99 60 To be an example to my children......Page 101 61 To exercise with my children/grandchildren......Page 103 62 To help a friend get into running......Page 104 63 Run for a cause......Page 106 64 Run to end breast cancer......Page 107 65 I enjoy the social time with my running group......Page 109 66 Running helps to "talk things out"......Page 111 67 Challenge a friend to a race......Page 112 68 The special bond that occurs during a run......Page 113 70 Run with a friend who is faster......Page 114 71 A long-running friendship......Page 115 72 Racing my friend/rival in a virtual race......Page 117 73 To be with my friends - my training group......Page 118 74 Exploring new cities......Page 119 75 Running in new places......Page 120 76 To explore my home "territory"......Page 121 77 A destination race - history, scenic......Page 122 78 The invigoration of running on a trail......Page 124 79 Run through an interesting neighborhood......Page 125 80 Run a famous race course......Page 126 81 Run the original marathon......Page 127 82 To put myself to the test - time goal......Page 129 83 Not being afraid to fail......Page 131 84 To deal with challenges......Page 133 85 Finishing a tough workout......Page 135 86 When you start to "lose it" in a tough race......Page 137 87 I have a secret weapon: I know my current potential......Page 139 88 To prepare for my goal......Page 142 89 To set my own personal record......Page 143 90 To break through previous distance barriers......Page 144 91 I want to feel the wind on my face......Page 146 92 To push my limits......Page 147 93 I love pushing back the speed barriers......Page 148 94 To run with a friend......Page 149 95 To write my novel......Page 151 96 To win my Olympic medal......Page 152 97 I run to eat or eat to run?......Page 153 98 I run to control my food intake......Page 155 99 I run so that I can burn off some fat......Page 156 100 I run to cut down on reflex eating......Page 159 Credits......Page 163