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