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Re: Why do you still run?

dutch omi — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:48:43 GMT

Awesome, have great runs, sometimes it's hard to get motivated, if so, take a couple of days and do nothing and be a bi!ch, that'll make you run better and faster. And what an achievment, losing 60 pounds, awesome.

Re: Why do you still run?

Immer treu — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:12:53 GMT

Last bump, Ruby! Maybe one of these sparks will help to light your fire, too!

Re: Why do you still run?

alliegator — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:24:18 GMT

What a great thread! I found it just when I was having trouble getting motivated to go run tonight, but this got me out there, and I thought about my reasons for a fantastic 6 miles.

I started running because until a reacent breast reduction surgery, I couldn't run very easily. After the surgery I felt so free and so fast it was amazing!

Now, 60 pounds lighter and way faster, I run because I get cranky otherwise, and because I like to see people's faces when I talk about my mileage. Even more than that, however, I like to think about how far I've already come, and am excited to find out where I can go from here if I just keep running.

Re: Why do you still run?

badgergrl — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:33:40 GMT

Wow, so glad I looked at this before my run. Best run I've had in a LONG time and during the entire thing, I thought about why I run. It was raining here today so I ran without the Ipod and it was amazing. I run because I like to eat, because I like to see how far I can push myself mentally and physically. Because of the great feeling of even the smallest accomplishment, whether it be running 5 more minutes than last time or even 5 more steps before walking. Because it relaxes me and allows me to clear my head. I run because I love the way it makes me feel and I run because I can.

Re: Why do you still run?

dutch omi — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:52:24 GMT

It had to be all of the above,

Re: Why do you still run?

Steelers21 — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:47:05 GMT

Jimmy - great thread. Read the whole thing.

I run because I don't have to.

This weekend, I had to mow the lawn, help pay the bills, go to the market, get ready for work on Monday, clean the house, help with the laundry.

I did not have to run or throw batting practice to my son.

Guess which things made my weekend worthwhile??

Re: Why do you still run?

FormerBAM — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:21:22 GMT

CrazyRunner262 wrote:

We all run for different reasons and mine change daily.

Jimmy

Mine too, Jimmy. Sometimes I think I run just because I want to fill in this sentence "I am _______." with something besides "(pick-a-kid)'s mom." I am a marathon runner. I love to hear that and how it makes me feel. Some days I run because I want to eat cheeseburgers, french fries, cheesecake, and beer without worrying about gaining an ounce. Sometimes I run because I like the social aspects of it, my friends are runners, and I have to be prepared for the next meet/race/get-together/party

Mostly I run because it's my only "me" time, when I'm not doing anything for anyone in the world except myself. Time to think and focus and organize or just clear my head completely. Dam, I sure wish I could get up and go run right now.

Re: Why do you still run?

Jimmy_D_Jarhead — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:58:37 GMT

Last night Liz and I were driving back after visisting with Jesus, Brenda and her brother Carlos. We went and shot pool and had some beverages of choice. It was on the drive back that I saw a golf course and some other scenery that looked familiar and said I think we ran by here! I run sometimes to see places and really enjoy taking life in while running. I brought this thread back for the new guys to filter through and read and maybe find some peace in why they run. We all run for different reasons and mine change daily.

Jimmy

Re: Why do you still run?

coriander1209 — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:42:53 GMT

I have just started running and just ran my first 5k race this past weekend. I love reading everyone's reasons for running!!! I am running because I really do enjoy finishing. The accomplishment is huge!!! But now after reading everyne elses i think i will continue to run so i can eat whatever i want.

Re: Why do you still run?

dutch omi — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:30:21 GMT

So very, very, very true, ask my husband.