Running Into Yourself

Preface: brief overview of book and why every year, more and more people are turning to running

My Life on the Run: an autobiographical account of how running has intersected with my life

A Moving Meditation: background psychology on the healing and transformative power of “moving mediation”
— the spiritual connection
— what goes through your mind when you’re on a run (addressing the perennial question: Are you bored out there?)
— the connection between physical exertion and stress reduction
— honing your focus through running and running as an outlet for restless energy
— oneness and the opportunity to “disappear” from “self”, while at the same — time connect to yourself
— running’s effect on unlocking creativity

Running As Archeology
— unearthing memories
— finding the space for reflection
— reinventing yourself
— the “I am responsible” pact

Running Versus Pharmacology & Therapy
— are you “running away from something” or “running towards something”?
— the effect of exercise on mood and wellbeing
— the "runner’s high" explained

Running: A Resiliency Boot Camp
— running through grief & trauma
— running through addiction (why are there so many recovering addicts in the running community?)
— pushing the boundaries of endurance and your comfort zone

What if the wheels fall off?
— the reality of injuries
— striking the life balance
— taper madness (it’s real thing)
— overtraining
— running and food disorders
— confronting waning motivation

Running & Building Your Tribe
— social aspects of running (the pros and cons)
— the role of social media
— the runner’s mantra of “paying it forward”

Epilogue
— the “take-away”
— why aren’t you running?