From “The Complete Book of Running for Women” by Claire Kowalchik
1. Running is the quickest and most efficient Means of Weight Loss (didn’t I just say that?)
- 20 minutes three or four times a weeks is enough to make you fit
2. Running reduces your risk of cardiovascular disease, the number-one killer of women.
3. Running lowers your heart rate and blood pressure
4. Running reduces your risk of stroke, the second leading killer of women
5. Running lowers your risk of breast cancer
6. Running enhances your immunce system
7. Running may prevent diabetes and help those with this disease to manage it more efficiently
8. Running helps keep your intestinal tract in good working order
9. Running enhances your respiratory system
10. Running may reduce the symptoms of PMS
11. Running improves your health and well-being during pregnancy
12. Running may reduce the symptoms of menopause
13. Running prevents muscle and bone loss that ocurs with age
14. Running is good for your joints
15. Running helps prevent a decline in reaction time
16. Running leads to a long and happy life
17. Running gives you energy
18. Running relieves stress
19. Running elevates your mood
20. Running enhances your mental power and stimulates creativity
21. Running brings renewal
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My goal for today was to run 5 1/2 miles. I made my goal. So, my goal for next Sunday is to run 10K (6.2 miles). I walk three days a week and run 3-4. But I’ve decided that on my walking days, I’m going to run a mile first. I want to bring my mile time to 8 minutes.
I don’t have much more to say now.
Until the next dew drops,
M.
