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