IN THE DISTANCE

HOW THE PATH TO ACHIEVEMENT IN RUNNING MIRRORS PRINCIPLES OF SUCCESS IN LIFE

Running has many indisputable health benefits; reducing the risk of cancer, helping individuals achieve a healthy weight and preventing disease are only a few examples of what steady exercise will do. But how can the principles of becoming a runner help you succeed in your personal and professional life?

Award-winning runner and columnist Dave Griffin explores this correlation in his latest book, In the Distance: Why We Struggle Through the Demands of Running, and How it Leads Us to Peace. In this fascinating, philosophical look behind the reasons we run, Griffin outlines the challenges runners often face and how it imbues them with the confidence to face obstacles in their lives.

“Runners often feel a connection to one another, a bond formed with mutual respect, but running is deeply personal, reminding us of our earliest days when we could find simple joy in fresh air and excitement in the rhythm of our movements,” says Griffin. “Running is not child’s play, however; it can be a weapon against our deepest fears, giving us a means to fight our apprehension and doubt. In the process, we learn a lot about ourselves, realizing we’re capable of more than we thought possible.”

While In the Distance is a book about running, it’s also a book about living. Readers will become immersed in the heartwarming stories—they will feel a connection to the child, the competitor, the fighter, the learner, the seeker, the father and the philosopher, all of whom appear within the same person, traversing through life one mile at a time.

"There are many running books, but few that provide philosophical insight into the life of a runner," adds Griffin. "Most runners can associate with the stories in the book and appreciate that someone has explained why we struggle with the demands of running."

Deep yet relatable, In The Distance explores:

· Aspects of running that have never been exposed, such as why the runner’s high is truly therapeutic and how we all can benefit from the physiological response.

· How running takes us back to our early childhood years and why it is important to be in touch with that part of ourselves.

· Why the self-discipline of training to run helps us learn to face challenges head-on in all areas of life.

· That running helps us appreciate the clarity inner peace brings, as well as the comfort needed to be truly content.