Run for the sheer joy of moving your body from "summary" of The Joy of Movement by Kelly McGonigal
When you run for the sheer joy of moving your body, you are tapping into one of the most fundamental reasons humans have ever run. Long before running became a competitive sport or a form of exercise, it was a means of survival and a way to explore the world. Our ancestors ran to chase down prey, to escape danger, to deliver messages, or simply to see what was over the next hill. Running was not a chore or a punishment; it was a joyous expression of what it means to be alive. When you run for the sheer joy of moving your body, you are connecting with something primal and deeply human. You are embodying the freedom and possibility that running has always represented. In a world where we are often disconnected from our bodies and our natural environment, running can be a powerful reminder of our physicality and our place in the world. When you run for the sheer joy of moving your body, you are not focused on outcomes or performance. You are not running to burn calories...
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