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Zen and the Art of Running by Larry Shapiro — WisdomDeck honest review
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Zen and the Art of Running

by Larry Shapiro

Running as mindfulness practice: breath, presence, non-attachment to pace, with practical sessions. Light and accessible.

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you want running to be meditation.

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you want a training plan.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Run in the present.
  2. Let go of pace.
  3. Breath leads.

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Run one session without a watch.

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Mindful running.

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