But it's about more than that. It's about all the reasons why we run, and why running moves us.
My running story is pretty simple. I started losing weight, then plateaued. If I had to get on the elliptical one more time, I was going to scream. So I put on a giant Miller Lite T-shirt I won at a bar and $11 running shoes to go for a jog.
I hated it.
Initially it took me longer to talk myself into going for a run than actually completing the run. I looked for excuses to stop and legitimately thought I was going to die when I ran my first 5K.
But I kept at it. A mile or two here or there when I could, chipping away at the time and building my endurance.
It was a long road. Eventually, I found the runner's high everyone talks about, and I was hooked.
So why do I run?
For the sense of accomplishment.
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Tower Triathlon |
To eat more food.
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Cabot trip |
For the array of awesome gear.
To be part of a community.
To get skinny.
For the bling.
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Karhu 5K |
So when I'm old, I can say "I conquered that."
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Ironman 70.3 Triathlon |
For the quest of getting better, day by day.
Because it makes me happy.
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Vermont City Marathon |
For me, and for my future, I run.
Why do you run?
3 comments:
I run to keep peace of mind number one...as well as to push myself to limits I never thought I could push myself to!!! You are such an inspiration!
I love everything about this post. Well said!
Love this! And hey I see me in one of your pictures. :-)
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