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Getting Into the Running Mindset
by
Art Liberman, Stephen Pribut & Carlo DeVito
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- Physical fitness really does begin in the mind
- Running is effective & inexpensive
- No one is too old to run
It may seem contradictory, but in fact physical fitness really does begin in the mind. In order for your body to get moving, you need the right mindset. Common reasons people give for not running are discussed next. How many do you recognize as ones you’ve used yourself?
You Don’t Have Enough Time
You might think, “I don’t have time to run” or “Running is not the most important thing I need to do today.” However, you have a choice about how to spend your time. Ask yourself what is the most important thing you need to do today. What is it that you are making time for? Is your health important to you? Keep in mind that of the most effective exercise options, running requires the least amount of time.
You’re Worried about How You’ll Look
You may also be concerned with how you’ll look while running, even worrying that you’ll look silly. If you think everyone else who runs looks silly, too, you’ll be in good company at least! When you’re fit and feeling good, though, you won’t look or feel silly. Similarly, you might dislike the prospect of sweating a lot when you run. Just remember that sweating is a natural bodily function, and you’ll be glad to have a working cooling system.
You Don’t Want to Get Hurt
When performed properly, running should be neither uncomfortable nor painful. You’ll learn how to run safely and systematically so that you achieve a level of fitness that results in a healthier lifestyle than the one you are currently engaging in. Finally, don’t be concerned that you’re too old to run. That is the mindset of your old life. Start your new life today. No one is too old to run.
You Don’t Want to Spend the Money
Perhaps you are concerned that running is expensive and has hidden costs. However, running is probably the most inexpensive form of exercise. Moreover, being unhealthy is expensive in the long run.
…from The Everything Running Book, 2nd Edition.
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