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PublisherBreakaway Books

ISBN-101621240223

ISBN-139781621240228

eBay Product ID (ePID)219222125

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Book TitleRunning Into Yourself : Unlock Your Strength, Heal Your Wounds, and Find New Life Through Running

Number of Pages288 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicPersonal Growth / General, Running & Jogging

Publication Year2016

GenreSports & Recreation, Self-Help

AuthorJean-Paul Bedard

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight13.4 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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Table Of ContentPreface: brief overview of book and why every year, more and more people are turning to running My Life on the Run: an autobiographical account of how running has intersected with my life A Moving Meditation: background psychology on the healing and transformative power of "moving mediation" -- the spiritual connection -- what goes through your mind when you're on a run (addressing the perennial question: Are you bored out there?) -- the connection between physical exertion and stress reduction -- honing your focus through running and running as an outlet for restless energy -- oneness and the opportunity to "disappear" from "self", while at the same -- time connect to yourself -- running's effect on unlocking creativity Running As Archeology -- unearthing memories -- finding the space for reflection -- reinventing yourself -- the "I am responsible" pact Running Versus Pharmacology & Therapy -- are you "running away from something" or "running towards something"? -- the effect of exercise on mood and wellbeing -- the "runner's high" explained Running: A Resiliency Boot Camp -- running through grief & trauma -- running through addiction (why are there so many recovering addicts in the running community?) -- pushing the boundaries of endurance and your comfort zone What if the wheels fall off? -- the reality of injuries -- striking the life balance -- taper madness (it's real thing) -- overtraining -- running and food disorders -- confronting waning motivation Running & Building Your Tribe -- social aspects of running (the pros and cons) -- the role of social media -- the runner's mantra of "paying it forward" Epilogue -- the "take-away" -- why aren't you running?

SynopsisThe power of running to alleviate our suffering and frailties. Whether you're a novice runner making your way from the couch to your first 5K race, or an elite runner toeing the line at the start of the Olympic marathon, you soon discover that within the beauty of movement, there comes a point where you arrive at a mysterious boundary--the border where one valiantly tries to quiet the mind, while allaying incapacitating doubts and fears. This subtle negotiation, this dance with discomfort, is the birthplace of an inner fortitude, and it demands we keep moving when everything inside us is screaming for us to quit. Bédard explores running's ability to nurture inner resilience and build community, and how it can help us work through the traumas of addiction, depression, or anxiety. This book is a message of strength and hope. In addition to being a featured contributor to the Huffington Post and the writer behind the popular blog Breathe Through This (with over 2 million subscribers), Jean-Paul Bédard is a high profile endurance athlete, and a veteran of over 100 marathons and ultramarathons. A sought-after public speaker, Bédard is known for his ability to infuse humor into his talks as he speaks candidly about addiction, depression, and childhood trauma., The power of running to alleviate our suffering and frailties. Whether you're a novice runner making your way from the couch to your first 5K race, or an elite runner toeing the line at the start of the Olympic marathon, you soon discover that within the beauty of movement, there comes a point where you arrive at a mysterious boundary--the border where one valiantly tries to quiet the mind, while allaying incapacitating doubts and fears. This subtle negotiation, this dance with discomfort, is the birthplace of an inner fortitude, and it demands we keep moving when everything inside us is screaming for us to quit. Bedard explores running's ability to nurture inner resilience and build community, and how it can help us work through the traumas of addiction, depression, or anxiety. This book is a message of strength and hope. In addition to being a featured contributor to the Huffington Post and the writer behind the popular blog Breathe Through This (with over 2 million subscribers), Jean-Paul Bedard is a high profile endurance athlete, and a veteran of over 100 marathons and ultramarathons. A sought-after public speaker, Bedard is known for his ability to infuse humor into his talks as he speaks candidly about addiction, depression, and childhood trauma., The power of running to alleviate our suffering and frailties. Whether you're a novice runner making your way from the couch to your first 5K race, or an elite runner toeing the line at the start of the Olympic marathon, you soon discover that within the beauty of movement, there comes a point where you arrive at a mysterious boundary--the border where one valiantly tries to quiet the mind, while allaying incapacitating doubts and fears. This subtle negotiation, this dance with discomfort, is the birthplace of an inner fortitude, and it demands we keep moving when everything inside us is screaming for us to quit. B dard explores running's ability to nurture inner resilience and build community, and how it can help us work through the traumas of addiction, depression, or anxiety. This book is a message of strength and hope. In addition to being a featured contributor to the Huffington Post and the writer behind the popular blog Breathe Through This (with over 2 million subscribers), Jean-Paul B dard is a high profile endurance athlete, and a veteran of over 100 marathons and ultramarathons. A sought-after public speaker, B dard is known for his ability to infuse humor into his talks as he speaks candidly about addiction, depression, and childhood trauma., A mindful exploration of how running can help relieve depression, anxiety, grief, and many other human afflictions.