“If all my patients exercised, I wouldn’t have a practice,” a local psychiatrist said to a friend of mine years ago.
While I am not a psychiatrist, I do know that running--especially long runs--make me feel great!
Here’s how:
1. About three or four miles in, I begin to relax into a fantastic rhythm--a gorgeous, synchronous blending of my heartbeat and stride.
2.Long runs give me amazing solitude--a great chance to unwind, de-stress, problem solve, and think.
3.Long runs give me a sense of pride and accomplishment.
4.Long runs help me feel confident that I’m doing something really great for my body, and I know that my body thanks me.
5.As I’m breathing rhythmically and deeply, I feel like I’m getting in touch with the life force of the universe.
6.By mile four or so, I relax into a clear, calm, focused meditative state.
7.Long runs give me the chance to see areas of my beautiful town I normally experience only in a car.
8.The grainy, salty residue left on my skin after a long run is physical evidence that I’ve done something hard.
9. My body responds to what I ask it to do, if I’m gentle with it and give it time to adapt.
10. It makes me happy!
What makes you happy?
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