100 Reasons to Run...Now!: How to Jumpstart Your Run by Galloway, Jeff -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Cover Half-title page Medical Disclaimer Title page Copyright page Contents

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

Chapter 3: I run for rewards

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

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

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

Chapter 9: To explore

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

Chapter 11: To have fun

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

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