“Running should be a lifelong activity. Approach it patiently and intelligently, and it will reward you for a long, long time.” – Michael Sargent
“Believe that you can run farther or faster. Believe that you’re young enough, old enough, strong enough, and so on to accomplish everything you want to do. Don’t let worn out beliefs stop you from moving beyond yourself.” – John Bingham, “Tools and Rules”
We’d like to get you there, and run with you, every mile of the way! Run with us to lose weight, to improve fitness, to relieve stress, to compete, or whatever your reasons might be, you’ll find many other benefits along the way.
Running is one of the most beneficial physical activities for your heart and lungs. Feeling better physically, runners boost their metabolism and reduce the likelihood of everything from a common cold to cancer. Mental and emotional benefits, just like in many other forms of exercising, are tremendous. Most studies in this area show running as a cure for stress, emotional strain and even depression. Participants have more energy, stamina, creativity, humor, patience and elevated spirit.
Yes, running is a spiritual experience described by many who take running to a higher level. We can’t guarantee it will happen for you
, but persistence will lead you to discover a thing or two about your inner-self.
Running can be a social activity, but frequently it is an opportunity to spend a quality time with yourself and your thoughts, a chance to develop an increased self-awareness. Many say they are at their most creative and imaginative, even meditative during their runs.
Confidence increases as you push your own limits, meeting goals and often surprising yourself by exceeding your own expectations. Running is a sport of discipline, some sacrifice, and self-reliance. You may surprise yourself with your capacity for all three. The personal rewards can be quite powerful.
We will point you in the right direction, literally too, with maps and routes, distances, paces, and more importantly with all the answers about nutrition, strength, stretching and flexibility, and much more. You’ll understand general basics to running, and your specific needs will be individually addressed by our running coaches. You don’t even need the running shoes, we welcome barefoot runners too
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