Why I Run
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Growing up in and around sports, I ran because it was part of the game. You needed training and conditioning, I ran to be "in shape." I ran as a form of discipline, and often my team ran together for punishment. I didn't run because I liked to, I ran because I had to.
When my collegiate baseball career ended, I wanted to stay active. I needed to stay active. However, a job with irregular hours, a young family and a social life often made it difficult to commit to regularly scheduled events. I continued to train, but training without a purpose gets stale.
I found running (or running found me) while working medical for numerous events, including marathons and triathlons. Running was a form of competition to which I’d paid little attention. I was not a "runner" and I could not relate to their sport. Stationed at the finish line I watched. What I observed were athletes just like me. I saw runners competing with other runners, but I could identify with those that were competing with themselves.
It wasn’t long before I was out on the road, alone.
I’m back to running out of necessity, but it’s a whole new ballgame. I run with a renewed purpose. I run because I want to. I run for physical and mental health. I run to challenge what is possible. I run to motivate and compete with my father, to inspire my wife, and to be a role model for my kids.
I run because I can, and because I know there will come a time when I can no longer run.
Why do you run?
I cannot run anymore...a
Submitted by nolongerable (not verified) on Tue, 2009-03-31 08:11.I cannot run anymore...a really bad spine...but I miss it greatly...the freedom to lace up and go! I will be there to cheer on those hearty soles (souls) as they pound the pavement at the Bellin Run...wishing I could be sweating with them...have a blast! t.
I run to see what all the
Submitted by K-mum (not verified) on Tue, 2009-03-31 17:57.I run to see what all the hype is about! I have watched others from the sideline and need to understand why it is so addictive. I have started to train for my first event, someone please tell me when the fun starts?
The fun will start the second
Submitted by Nate (not verified) on Thu, 2009-04-23 11:54.The fun will start the second you cross the finish line. The sense of accomplishment is what all the hype is about. No matter where you finish you will be congratulated by dozens of people for running a great race. So wait for the weekend of or the day of your race and you'll see what I mean.
I run because I can. A
Submitted by Fab45 (not verified) on Tue, 2009-04-07 09:04.I run because I can. A little over 3 years ago, I was too big to bend over and tie my shoes, or walk my dogs a mile without being winded. I lost over 85 pounds, and found running as a way to destress instead of eating. I'm very thankful for a body that works and legs to propel me forward. The psychological benefits I get from running far outweigh the physical discomfort. And, there really is a runner's high. Love that!