Friday, January 27, 2012

Why I (We) love to run

I've been trying to work on more Running Is posts, but they just seem forced right now.  But it got me thinking a lot about what I love about running, so I decided to make a list.  Feel free to add to it and pass it on!

I love running because...
  1. it keeps me healthy
  2. it makes me happy
  3. it shows me what I can do
  4. it's fun
  5. it hurts good
  6. it lets me buy a lot of shoes (1 pair of work shoes, 5 pairs for running)
  7. it helps me dream
  8. it allows me to reach for the stars
  9. I can see the stars at night
  10. I can run on trails
  11. I can push myself
  12. I can achieve goals
  13. it gives me time alone
  14. it gives me time with others
  15. I get to meet new people
  16. I get to be outside
  17. I can jump in puddles
  18. I can play in the snow
  19. I can play in the rain!
  20. I can play in the mud (and they are all in the name of running...)
  21. I can eat a crap load of food
  22. I can pee where ever I want
  23. I can drink beer in the middle of a race
  24. I can wear really bright colors
  25. It humbles me
I'm going to stop there with 25.  If you'd like to add more, just keep numbering! I'll add more here and there, too.  Ready?  GO!
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  1. 26. I love proving the little devil voice in my head that says "You're not a runner, silly girl!" WRONG.
    27. I have an excuse to buy expensive shoes.
    28. The endorphin high is AWESOME.

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    1. mmmmm...endorphins...Gotta love the shoes, too!

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  2. 29. I can write about it and no one ca stop me.
    30. I meet lots of strange people who are actually really nice, just a little crazy, but so am I so it doesn't matter.
    31. I can have people look at me and shake their heads.

    :-)

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    1. I love the head shakes! Good point about the writing, too!

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  3. Here are some from Facebook:
    32. It clears my mind
    33. I feel good when I am finished
    34. Can you imagine how fat I'd be if I didn't?
    35. Trail running is as close as i can get to feeling like a kid again.

    Keep them coming!!

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  4. Love your list, especially the parts about playing in rain, snow, etc. It really does give us a chance to be kids again.

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    1. I don't let running be the only time I do those things!! Much to my wife's dismay...

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    1. Are you insinuating we are all a little crazy? :)

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  6. 37. There's always something to talk about with other runners.
    38. Fast or slow - it's still running
    39. The bling
    40. Hearing my kids tell their friends that their mom "like runs 10 miles a day"

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    1. 37- I agree! There is a lot to discuss!!
      Bling...yes, that is a plus- finisher's medals, any awards...yummy!
      And, it is all running!!!!

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  7. 41. I've stopped using anxiety meds...running can calm me down from a panic attack (this is, of course, not for everyone!).

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    1. Helping you get off any med is a great reason to run! AWESOME!!!

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    2. Here are some more from FB:
      42: It's my place of zen.... The only tue place my mind can be still and peaceful!

      43: It's my time for me. I can use it for a slow relaxing run or I can use it to push myself. I can run in silence or I can listen to music or talk with a friend. And no matter the run I always feel good when I get home.

      Great ones, ladies!! Let's keep this ball rolling!!

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  8. it makes me stronger! and allows me to eat:)

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    1. Eating more sure can be nice!!! That's 44!!

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  9. oh man so many great one's here... 45 it has taught me that most of my limits are in my head

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