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Re: Why Run?

Urbster — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 02:28:30 GMT

HA! That made me laugh out loud!!! I love it!

Thanks Firecat.

Re: Why Run?

lenzlaw — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:57:41 GMT

I've been trying to nail this down for me. The problem is there are so many reasons.

I run for my health, mental and physical, that's what got me started. I run for the challenge, me against me, that's what keeps me going. These are the necessities.

I do love and appreciate the people I've met, the camaraderie, buying shoes (just bought Mizuno Wave Inspire 4, this will be interesting) and all the other things that go with it. Honestly though, I could do all that without running.

Re: Why Run?

Jimmy_D_Jarhead — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:19:16 GMT

Because I like buying running shoes!

And by the way I would only be bald-headed sexy without running!LOL

Re: Why Run?

thefirecat — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 03:53:54 GMT

Urbster wrote:

I run because I've never felt better in my life.

I run because for the first time ever, I like who I am.

With reasons like that, who the hell cares what your ex boyfriend thinks? You have everything you need. Welcome home.

Re: Why Run?

Marathon Peach — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:44:33 GMT

I run because its the only form of exersize I've been able to tolorate without getting board and I use it to get the word out about organ donation.

Re: Why Run?

cplmtz0121 — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:42:18 GMT

Because I love to hear "Your gonna run how many miles? You're freaking insane!!"

Because it's a great way to cure insomnia

Because I'm up way before a lot of the avg folks are, and I have run more miles by the time they wake up than they will walk on a normal week.

Re: Why Run?

TampaTom — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:14:26 GMT

I run because:

to finish is good - whether it be a training run or a marathon. Sometimes you don't feel like starting but finishing always feels good.
because I wanted to run a marathon - once I got started I knew didn't want to stop.
because i like to eat...and running keeps me thin.
because I've made lots of friends running.
......

Re: Why Run?

Urbster — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 20:57:08 GMT

I run because I quit smoking and do not want to go back to it. Can't run and smoke that's for sure.

I run because I didn't want to gain the weight everyone who quits smoking gains....This really is the perfect way to stop that habit.

I run because other people have told me I am an inspiration to them....geez that's a lot to live up too!! I can't let them down.

I run so my (ex) boyfriend will think I'm hot.

I run because now I'm addicted to it.

I run because the after race high is the best thing I've ever felt and it does not give you a hang over!

I run because other runners are the type of people I want to hang out with, everyone is so cool and nice!

I run because I've never felt better in my life.

I run because for the first time ever, I like who I am.

It's a beautiful thing this running business.

Re: Why Run?

RunnerWags — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:47:57 GMT

I run because there's no better way to appreciate a tropical storm.

Re: Why Run?

MCM Ron — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:48:16 GMT

Kbear74 wrote:

I run because there is nothing better to see on a race than the above.

I run because it keeps me sane.

I'm SOOO with you on that one, Kara!

I run to see where my body can go, both in the literal and figurative senses. I run so that I can run more. I run for the adventure! I run to do that which others think I can't, shouldn't, or won't. I will.