Inner running

by Donald Porter

All runners can attest to the well known fact that running is beneficial to the heart, weight control, and general fitness. But many runners ignore a benefit that can not only add enjoyment to a run, but can actually change a runner's attitude about life itself. In Inner Running, author Donald Porter examines the psychological and spirtual aspects of running. He explains how the sport can server as a soothing mini-vacation from the pressures of modern life. Using Porter's inner methods the runner needn't push to complete a set time or distance. The inner runner glides easily and runs solely for the enjoyment of the actions itself. He or she develops a new self-awareness and overcomes the psychological poisons created by competitive influences. The inner runner achieves a feeling of joy that can only be described as the Ultimate Natural High

221 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1978

Reviews

[Kristian Aurelius · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have never heard anybody talk about running (or jogging) quite this way before. This is not the book for people who want to become fast runners, but for us who just want to be able to run, and do it pain free. The author wants you to stop feeling like running is something that we have to fight through, and instead wants us to feel comfortable with it and enjoy it. It has many good exercises for the the mind and the body. It changed my view on running, much like McDougall's Born to Run.