Joe Kelly has put together 53 Rules of Running. A collection of tips and truths that’ll ring true with anyone who has experienced life as a distance runner.

It includes the motivating…

• 5. “Keep promises, especially ones made to yourself”
• 14. “When standing in starting lines, remind yourself how fortunate you are to be  there”
• 16. “A bad day of running still beats a good day at work”

… the practical…

• 4. “During group training runs, don’t let anyone run alone”
• 33. “Never throw away the instructions to your running watch” - never forget that one
• 34. “Don’t try to outrun dogs.”

… through to the wise and downright philosophical…

• 3. “Don’t make running your life. Make it part of your life”
• 21. “Approach running as if the quality of your life depended on it”
• 45. “Winning means different things to different people”

Joe’s list reminded me, once again how running is not just about faster times.
Running is about becoming a better, more rounded person who enjoys a greater quality of life.

Enjoy

• The 53 Runner’s Commandments

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