The rap on running

Muscle & Fitness/Hers, Sept-Oct, 2003 by Chantal

I'm 30 years old and have been running since the age of 8. I've also been a devoted reader since your magazine began. The only complaint I ever had with the publication was the lack of coverage of the most wonderful sport on earth: running. You wouldn't believe my delight when you finally devoted an entire section to running in your last issue [Half-Marathon Challenge, July 2003]. Your article was excellent. I hope that more women reading your magazine lace up their shoes and hit the road or trail as an alternative to the gym. Not only does running give you a sense of accomplishment, but it can be done almost anywhere, and it also helps you develop amazing abdominal muscles. I hope to see more coverage on the sport of running in the future.

Chantal

Vancouver, British Columbia