How to start running

1. WHY START STUFF

2. ALL STARTS ARE A LEAP
OF FAITH

3. Consider…. Racing

4. STARTING LINE
FEEL:
The energy of the crowd
How fast will this be?
Where are my peers?
Where do I fit?
Let’s get started!

5. AFTER THE START
Notice:
Fear changes to focus
Where am I positioned in the race
How far to the finish
Can I go faster, slower, …or just stop

6. AT THE FINISH
You may
feel:
Exhaustion
Exhilaration
Pride
Self confident
Motivated
Or just
Thirsty!

7. IF…..AFTER ALL OF THAT…YOU COMMIT TO
PRACTICE AND ANOTHER RACE….YOU HAVE
MADE THE FIRST STEP TO BECOMING A
RUNNER