Description
Book Synopsis“Designed to coach us to see running as a spiritually enriching activity that connects us to our breath, body and the natural world.” - Healthy - Holland & Barrett magazine
“In this beautifully illustrated book, author Tessa Wardley meditates on the holistic nature of running through 25 focused reflections offering meaningful insights that every runner will value and remember” - Your Healthy Living
“An inspiring guide to cheer you on through the ups and downs of running.” - Fit & Well
Mindful Thoughts for Runners explores the ways in which running offers us an opportunity to deepen our levels of awareness, lifting our souls as well as our endorphin levels! Part of the Mindful Thoughts series, this beautifully illustrated little book
meditates on all aspects of running, including:
- Running rituals
- The running community
- Running for charity
- Dealing with injury
- The power of breath
- Listening to the body
- . . . and much more
Running can be a
spiritually enriching activity, as well as a physical one—reconnecting us to our breath, our bodies, and the natural world around us with every steady step. Author and environmentalist Tessa Wardley meditates on the holistic nature of running, through
25 focused reflections offering
meaningful insights that
every runner from barefoot to track
will value and remember. If you like this, you might also be interested in
Mindful Thoughts for Walkers . . .
Trade Review“…Anyone interested in making exercise more intentional and meaningful will benefit from Wardley’s compact collection of reflections.” * Publishers Weekly *
“Designed to coach us to see running as a spiritually enriching activity that connects us to our breath, body and the natural world.” * Healthy - Holland & Barrett magazine *
“In this beautifully illustrated book, author Tessa Wardley meditates on the holistic nature of running through 25 focused reflections offering meaningful insights that every runner will value and remember” * Your Healthy Living *
“Tessa Wardley takes the act of running beyond the realms of physical activity.” * Flow magazine *
“An inspiring guide to cheer you on through the ups and downs of running.” * Fit & Well *
Table of ContentsIntroduction Running Reimagined
Finding Clarity
The Running Bug
Connecting with the Earth
The Call of the Wild
The Ups & Downs of Running
The Power of Breath
Enjoying the Elements
A Meditation on Freedom
Creative Running
The Road Less Travelled
Pace Yourself
The Long Run
Listen to Your Body
Dealing with Injury
Run Free
A Changing Sense of the World
Embrace the Pain
The Running Community
The Ageing Runner
Change Your Mind
The Charitable Runner
Running Rituals
Short & Sweet
Making Good Choices
Switch Off & Recharge
Acknowledgements
