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I'm often asked,
mostly by the wife, "Why do you run?". The following are my favorite
replies. 
- Running is
the most efficient path to cardiovascular fitness. Thirty
minutes a day, four days a week will yield an excellent level of
fitness in the shortest possible period of time.
- Running is
the most accessible of aerobic sports. No matter where you
live or travel, an excellent area for running is almost always close
by. You don't need to find a health club or worry about bringing along
bulky equipment.
- Running is
inexpensive and simple to learn. You need good shoes, decent
clothing and not much else to participate. Everyone
knows how to run, and information on training is widely available.
- Running is
the best method of stress reduction on the market. Thirty
minutes of running will work wonders in dissolving stress accumulated
on the job.
- Running is
an excellent component of any weight-control program.
Few activities burn calories more quickly.
- Running is
a flexible method of training. You can run at your own pace,
with or without company, at whatever time of day suits you.
- Running
makes you feel good. Your fitness, self-esteem and confidence
all will increase with a regular running program.
- The sport
offers a unique opportunity for recreational runners to mix
with world-class athletes. You can't play in the Super Bowl
or the NBA play-offs, but on almost every
weekend, runners compete in the same events with the fastest human
beings
ever to inhabit the planet. There are also low-key social events that
emphasize
fun and friendship.
- Running is
for families and individuals of all ages.
There are running programs for kids, "masters" programs for those
over 40 and events for families.
- You'll be
in good company. Millions of people--including three of the
last four presidents of the United
States--already run for health, fun, fitness and competition. And
you'll
find running clubs in almost every community in the country.
Extracted
from
Road Runners Club of America
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