I have to say that as a runner for the past 30+ years I have first hand data that regular activity can be a positive influence on your attitude toward life in general. I have also done some research on the matter. It affects the firing of the synopsis in the brain too. The learning (thinking) process is improved with regular activity.

Now, how do we get you motivated to begin? Lets see....I have always considered myself part of a very special group; a charter member of something that not everyone wants, or maybe can, be a part of. This membership card takes on the characteristics of not eating everything that is on the menu, of being selective in the grocery store, of sleeping regularly, of running when everyone else may be still sleeping, of running when the no one else would even consider it because of the weather, etc.

Being an athlete is a state of mind and a lifestyle; not a new year's resolution. It is something that you do, not to loose weight, or be more positive about life, or feel better physically; it is someting you do because it is who you are. The other things are simply products of being who you are. Who are you Innisfailrunner? I am not asking who you want to be. I am asking who you are. If you answer is an athlete, then tomorrow you will have a new entry on the agenda. An entry that will find itself more regularly on your daily, weekly, and annual agendas, regardless of the weather or other things that we can use as excuses.

Who are you? I hope that you answer, athlete.

See you on the trails tomorrow?

Sincerely,

Paul828