What do you run for????

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  • just4peachy
    just4peachy Posts: 594 Member
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    My reasons for running change every day.
    I started running because a friend lost 65 pounds running & I was envious.
    I kept running because I loved how my legs looked/felt.
    I started running in races because I cried when the above mentioned friend crossed the finish line of her first half.
    I trained for (& ran) my first half to keep me sane during my boyfriends deployment last year.
    I ran last week to have some quiet time with my SIL.
    I ran today because my 10 year plans to beat me in a 5k this summer.

    The booze & pizza don't hurt either :)
  • waterfaeriegirl
    waterfaeriegirl Posts: 22
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    Wine and beer!
  • xXxHBICxXx
    xXxHBICxXx Posts: 370 Member
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    Every day I get on my treadmill and I think about a nice long walk, I usually walk for 5 minutes before I have to run, like have to. I love it. Every day before I get started I think "Ugh, I don't want to do anything today" then I get started and I can't help myself I just have to run =)



    P.S.
    I love being outside and would love to be there when I run but my neighborhood isn't the best so I stick with the treadmill
  • TheYoungys
    TheYoungys Posts: 44 Member
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    I run for the feeling of being 10 years old again. I jump over logs, dodge roots, splash through puddles and feel like I did when life was uncomplicated. :-)
  • bridgjones75
    bridgjones75 Posts: 14 Member
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    :bigsmile:
  • jessguz
    jessguz Posts: 10 Member
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    Becoming Lean!!! :glasses:
  • bridgjones75
    bridgjones75 Posts: 14 Member
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    1) for the sense of accomplishment. This is why I don't run on treadmills because I feel like I'm not going anywhere... but knowing "i ran through my entire neighborhood twice" feels pretty good.
    2) I run so I don't feel guilty eating a popsicle after dinner
    3) to shed the pounds faster
    4) its literally the only quiet time I get to myself where I don't have to deal with LIFE.

    ^This. It is just me, the music, my dog and thinking about my form. No room for anything else.
  • Sparlingo
    Sparlingo Posts: 938 Member
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    I run to remind myself that I can, because I have spent 27 years believing that I can't.

    ... the ability to have a slice of guilt-free birthday cake (my favourite!!) at social events doesn't hurt, either.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,874 Member
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    I run cause my trainer tells me I have to... I lift heavy cause I like to look damn good in the shower...

    Amen! Liftin' all the heavy sh** makes our bodies sexy fit

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    K....that actually creeps me out a bit.
  • k8eekins
    k8eekins Posts: 2,264 Member
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    Running as I do, makes me feel a lot closer to my Dad (who'd departed this life some years ago now) ~ whilst I visualise my day in the am/work off my stresses in the pm ~ discussing all that I need to with my sister ~ My psyche-in and my psyche-out.
  • hula808
    hula808 Posts: 224 Member
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    This is what started me running : )
    I run (well just started) because I CAN'T and that pisses me off. I hate when I can't do something I want to do. :)

    Hey, I'll run/walk the hell out of a 5k. :)

    Oh, I'm also running because the thought of one day traveling to run in events excites me.
  • hula808
    hula808 Posts: 224 Member
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    YES!


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    I run for the feeling of being 10 years old again. I jump over logs, dodge roots, splash through puddles and feel like I did when life was uncomplicated. :-)
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  • txbelle01
    txbelle01 Posts: 35 Member
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    fot the simple fact that it brings me joy and happiness!
  • mstrickland9
    mstrickland9 Posts: 102
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    Two words....

    Runners High. It's an addiction :)
    ^^This

    Third this!

    Runner's High all the way!
  • jenniferkentmitchell
    jenniferkentmitchell Posts: 1 Member
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    FoR My Time, I Love The Feeling I Get Of Accomplishing Something
  • loraloha22
    loraloha22 Posts: 79 Member
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    I love the focus and the determination that it brings out in me!
  • jorge_007
    jorge_007 Posts: 70 Member
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    I run because I feel relaxed during and after.
  • AmbyrJayde
    AmbyrJayde Posts: 257 Member
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    I RUN FOR GAY CUPCAKES!!!

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    Motivation is sometimes being able to eat this chocolate deathcake knowing i burned 100 more calories in my run earlier that day than what is in the cupcake. I think that's legit.

    So I can run away with the Doctor. But those cup cakes look pretty good too....
  • shanniepk
    shanniepk Posts: 98 Member
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    Because I still can.

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