We Love Running 1. Running is the oldest, purest, simplest sport: from ancient Greeks to African hunters. 2. It makes you feel better every day. 3. The running community is so inclusive: from Olympians, to Oprah, to a guy called "The Penguin", we are all included. 4. You can run hard. 5. Or you can run easy. 6. Running gives you great looking legs. 7. You don't need an instruction manual: just put one step infront of the other. Repeat. 8. Its the world's best wieght-loss exercise. 9. You can run errands while you're running. 10. Running gives you more energy. 11. Running gives you a quiet, reflective time to say your prayers and give thanks. 12. Running helps your reach creative breakthroughs. 13. It's a positive addiction. 14. Running gives you another excuse to get in a hot tub, or to soak in a hot bath for an hour. 15. Running is a family affair. 16. Running is like a best friend - always there, always dependable. 17. Running improves your time management. 18. Running is honest: the stop watch and measuring tape don't lie. 19. You can use running to help others: running for a charity. 20. Running increases your appreciation for the environment. 21. Running lest you set new goals (and reach them). 22. Running is a great way to explore new places - cities or wilderness. 23. Running makes you look younger. 24. Running gives you a legal high. 25. Running teaches discipline. 26. Women rule, genetically speaking: the DNA to determine how fast you run comes from your mother. 27. Running is sweaty = sexy. 28. Running improves your regularity. 29. The last place finisher in a race gets the biggest cheer. 30. Size doesn't matter: infact small guys and gals have an advantage. 31. Running is efficient. 32. Running doesn't require much equipment. 33. Running is child's play. 34. It's ok to walk. 35. Running helps you sleep better. 36. Running makes you smarter. 37. Running shoes make your feet feel good. 38. Running is the core fitness activity for just about every other sport. 39. Running is full of great quotes: "Bid me run, and I will strive with things impossible" (William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar) 40. Every run is a journey. Runners World, April 2002