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Are you thinking of “becoming a runner”?

If so, I’ve got some thoughts, ideas, stories to share with you.

It was almost exactly one year ago that I started my little romance with running. I had always ran a little here or there in the gym, but in October 2010 I resolved to really take an honest crack at my running potential.

As Priscilla Welch said, “If you want to become the best runner you can be, start now. Don’t spend the rest of your life wondering if you can do it.”

So, I made a schedule, I soaked up all the tools, resources, and knowledge I could. Now, a year later, I am more hooked and excited about running then ever.

Running is powerful. It can not only transform your body, but it can build up some real grit in your spirit as well. The sweat, the miles, the aches, the pounding of the pavement isn’t for nothing. The pay off is HUGE. The sense of accomplishment, the stress relief of it all, the glory in those moments you succeed. Running is the “break- it- down to build- it- back-up” theory in action!

Running takes guts. It hurts. But, if you have the patience and dedication to stick with it, the joys of running far out weigh the pain running can entail. PLEASURE>PAIN ! Most people who do not understand this described “thrill” of running, have probably never pushed themselves or endured it long enough to truly reap the benefits. The seemingly mystic, fairy tale “runners high” DOES exist, but you HAVE to be willing to sweat, and maybe even cry a little to get it. Nothing worthwhile comes for free or without sacrifice. Nothing worthwhile comes with half-assed effort!

Ok! So now that I have scared off half you and convinced you NOT to run, let me address the other half of you who are still interested in “becoming a runner”.

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