Running for the Soul is a collection of inspirational running anecdotes and motivational quotes from runners, including noted athletes like Bill Rodgers, Steve Scott and Catherine Ndereba, women s winner of the 2000 Boston Marathon. Intrigued by the subject of motivation, I talked to some local runners about the topic. How true that is. The act of running is difficult enough for most of us - but the biggest obstacle may be heading out the door each day. Not a bad idea, and it could add some fun to your daily routine.
Most runners have a motivational tip or two.
Top Hawaii runner, Christian Friis, told me most of his inspiration comes from others. I have met some very dedicated runners and that inspires me to train a little bit more. Friis runs with a group called the Mushroom Track Club and the support he gets from his training buddies pushes him, he says. One of Friis s training partners, Jonathan Lyau says the key to motivation is to have a goal in mind. For Lyau, goals are carefully selected races.