When I run, I love ......

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  • angieroo2
    angieroo2 Posts: 970 Member
    ......the breeze keeping me cool.


    The encouraging people along the way, whether it's a smile as I go by or a nice comment.
  • miss_jessiejane
    miss_jessiejane Posts: 2,819 Member
    I love that it's the only time my brain shuts up.
  • disneygallagirl
    disneygallagirl Posts: 515 Member
    I love the "me" time
    I love smiling like a lunatic while my tunes are cranked on my ipod
    I love the scenery
    I love how free I feel
    I love the feel of the sweat and burn
    I love that I can do it
  • ew_david
    ew_david Posts: 3,473 Member
    I love being outside and I love it more when I'm done.
  • danasings
    danasings Posts: 8,218 Member
    Being alone. Without two screaming kids.

    I know that seems like a bad mom thing to say, but I really cherish my running time.
  • shammathews
    shammathews Posts: 56 Member
    I love when I'm not feeling like a run that day, go anyway and get a new PB.
    I love when I get home, my kids ask how far I ran and are really excited for me!
    I love that my "short run" is 4.5 miles.
    I love how much my body has changed since running.
    I love that I can now run 10.5 miles without stopping, and feel like I could go more.
    But with that said, I also love when I see the curve back to my house at the end of that 10.5 miles :)
  • sheenarama
    sheenarama Posts: 733 Member
    Thinking about how many calories I'm burning and what I can eat for dinner.
  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,010 Member
    When the animal chasing me finally gets bored and gives up pursuit.
  • DBoone85
    DBoone85 Posts: 916 Member
    I love running up on someone running, catching up with them, pulling along side...speaking, and then leaving them there panting and struggling in my wake. Its the most badassed thing in a race to smoke these guys who think they are all that. I love the peace and solitude of running on my own...but when i race, I love to kick *kitten*.
  • PetulantOne
    PetulantOne Posts: 2,131 Member
    The quiet.

    When I forget I'm running and just think about anything and everything.

    Looking at the stars and moon when I run before the sun comes up.

    Being able to go faster/farther.
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    Running to the sweet sound of Iron Maiden \m/
  • nyboer
    nyboer Posts: 346 Member
    ....stopping.

    (Sorry - couldn't resist.)
  • HornedFrogPride
    HornedFrogPride Posts: 283 Member
    the peace, quiet, and the solitude (great opportunity for prayer)

    the explosion of amazing ideas

    inspiration to dig deeper

    the endorphin effect

    the surprised look on people's faces when you run by, around, and through them

    running! ;)
  • Jerseygrrl
    Jerseygrrl Posts: 189 Member
    the fact that I can do something I never thought was possible
    that I am not in competition with anyone but myself
    the feeling of accomplishment
    the connection to my Dad
    the connection to myself
    the peace in my soul that comes from pushing myself further
  • The_Enginerd
    The_Enginerd Posts: 3,982 Member
    The alone time.

    And all the food I get to eat to fuel it

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  • NorthCountryDreamer
    NorthCountryDreamer Posts: 115 Member
    the feeling of floating along,

    running through every hill and obstacle,

    the rhythm and cadence of a steady pace,

    the outdoors and the ever changing scenery,

    the bond I feel when I run with others,

    the first cold taste of ice water after a long run,

    the pure clean feeling of sweat and effort,

    the relaxed sense of accomplishment,

    the deep sense that this is what we were built for and made to do,

    the realization that I am, in this moment, totally alive.

    the satisfying taste of food after a challenging workout,

    and the peace of mind and sleep that follows a great run.
  • DymonNdaRgh40
    DymonNdaRgh40 Posts: 661 Member
    The cool breeze cooling me down,

    the sound of my breathing,

    letting my thoughts run wild,

    being outside,

    and feeling free.
  • raisealittlehell
    raisealittlehell Posts: 341 Member
    Hearing the world around me

    Feeling my feet hit the pavement

    Making it to the end of my run and realizing that I finished it.
  • fatfrost
    fatfrost Posts: 365 Member
    when bruno mars locked out of heaven comes onto my ipad. takes me back to the superbowl and the feeling of elation from when the seahawks won it. I speed up and fatigue drains from body when that song comes on no matter where I am in the run.
  • bekahlou75
    bekahlou75 Posts: 304 Member
    knowing that I'm burning calories, getting in shape, setting new goals. That's also when I listen to the daily Rosary so it gets me in the right mindset for the rest of the day.

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