1. Running allows me to spend a small fortune on all running-related items
I’m not the shopping kind of girl, I actually try to avoid it and buy all my clothes at Target or any other store close to my supermarket. But I DO LOVE buying cute running outfits, bright-colored shoes or some little gadget like a Garmin!
2. Running helped me to build friendships
When I came to the US 7 years ago, I started from scratch and what I missed most was my friends. I was lucky to have a cool roommate and so glad she helped to settle in and introduced me to running. 7 years later all my friends are somehow related to running, either I met them trough running or through blogging. It’s so wonderful to have so supportive friends who share my passion for running!
3. Running shows me how beautiful the world is
I try to run most of the time outside and even after years of running I still find those little spots and realize how beautiful nature is. Running allows me to see it with a different eye and I just love being out there! I love running on trails, along the beach, along a river or lake or just enjoying a nice sunrise/sunrise!
4. Running helps me to feel good about myself
Running and racing is great! I love to see how I improved over the years and this is such a motivation boost! I was never really proud of myself and running really changed that. Reaching a goal I once set is wonderful and makes me realize I am so much stronger than I thought I would be.
5. Running keeps me sane
This is the most important one! Lately I feel very tired, exhausted and down and some days I just can’t get myself motivated to do anything, not even running. Today was one of those days. How can it be that I don’t want to do something I obviously love so much? I know it makes me feel better…and I still don’t won’t to run.
My BF kicked my butt and I finally got out there for 5 sweaty WONDERFUL miles and I again realized how much I need running. The bad headache I had for days is almost gone, I am a little more motivated and definitively in a better mood. My BF was so right! I just need to remember: the worse I feel, the more important it is to run! It will make me happy but also the people around me!
Why do you run?
Yay for getting out there! When they say the only run you’ll ever regret is the one you don’t start, they are right! Your list pretty much sums it up for me!
Great list – I feel the same way!
You re right on target! I run because it makes me feel sane, lean, t peace with myself and the people around me. It has helped me made friends too. Mot importantly, it is MY time, MY accomplishment. MINE. And no one can take that from me.
I think you just took all the words, right out of my mouth!
Nice list Christine! Hope you have a great weekend
All of your list!! Especially the friends. Before I was shy and now I’ve gotten more open and friendly
one of my personal reasons too, is the freedom I feel!
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For all the reasons you listed and also, I run to be a positive role model for my kids and last but not least running makes me feel like I can do anything
I think my list would be pretty much the same as yours. #3- I never really noticed how pretty the sky is until I started training for my marathon in the spring. Sounds kind of silly, but it’s very true!! I also love new gear too, and just posted my new shoes I bought yesterday! Running is the best.
i run bc running is cheaper than therapy! lol and it allows me to eat (pretty much) what i want!
Great post!
This is a great post! I love all of these things, but especially the one about running showing you how beautiful the world is. That is so true! There are so many things I never would have seen if I hadn’t been running. And it’s made me appreciate the beauty of the land in a different way. I love running because it’s a great way for me to have “me time”.
so many reasons! i love all of yours. i run for my sanity, health, for the bling, the friendships, to have a goal, and of course-to have FUN!