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Mindful Thoughts for Runners

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Series: Mindful Thoughts
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Mindful Thoughts for Runners by Tessa Wardley explores the connection between mindfulness and running, encouraging a holistic approach to the practice. The book delves into how being present during your runs can enhance the mental and physical benefits of this activity. It offers reflections that blend mindfulness exercises with the rhythm of running, fostering a deeper awareness and enjoyment of the experience.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a runner who seeks to enhance both your physical and mental well-being. It blends the practice of mindfulness with the rhythm of running, encouraging a deeper connection with nature and a more mindful approach to the sport. Perfect for those looking to enrich their running experience with contemplation and personal growth.

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Mindful Thoughts for Runners explores the ways in which running offers us an opportunity to deepen our levels of awareness, lifting our souls as well as our endorphin levels!

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Part of the Mindful Thoughts series, this beautifully illustrated little book meditates on all aspects of running, including:

  • Running rituals
  • The running community
  • Running for charity
  • Dealing with injury
  • The power of breath
  • Listening to the body
  • . . . and much more

Running can be a spiritually enriching activity, as well as a physical one—reconnecting us to our breath, our bodies, and the natural world around us with every steady step.

Author and environmentalist Tessa Wardley meditates on the holistic nature of running, through 25 focused reflections offering meaningful insights that every runner from barefoot to track will value and remember.

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Mindful Thoughts for Runners by Tessa Wardley is praised for its spiritual approach to running, helping individuals connect with their breath, body, and the natural world. The book, beautifully illustrated, offers 25 reflections that provide holistic insights valued by many runners. It's seen as an inspiring guide that supports runners through their challenges and triumphs.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782407645

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 March 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Leaping Hare Press

Illustration: 25 color illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 135.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 160

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Mindfulness Mindset & Self Help New Year, New You Non-Fiction Personal Development Philosophy & Psychology Running & Athletics Self-Help & Personal Development Sports Tessa Wardley

About the Author

Tessa Wardley is a river-lover and mini-adventurer who has worked and played in waters worldwide from New Zealand to the Arctic Circle. She is a global environmental consultant and water manager for the UK's environment agency. Tessa is the author of The River Book (2012), The Woodland Book (2014), and The Countryside Book (2015), and practices mindfulness in her everyday life.

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