We all aspire to be more fit, eat healthier, and exercise more regularly.  When trying to develop a healthier lifestyle, one of the first things many of us turn to is running!  With just a pair of shoes, we have the power to get out there and get fit, no gym membership or equipment required.  Running gives us the freedom to exercise at our own pace, according to our own schedule, and for as long or intensely as we want to. While the run is not always fun, it gives us that rewarding feeling afterwards, and we promise ourselves that we'll keep at it.  

When it comes to personal performance,  some of us might aim to run longer, run faster, or just finish without feeling dead tired.  Others may set a goal of running a race and use that as motivation.  Some might join a running group as a rewarding way to maintain our commitment.  Whatever your approach, at the end of the day, we all hope that the run will feel sort of effortless, that it will be pain-free, and that a constant energy will flow through us to propel us to finish strong.