What is your reason for running?

RunningAddict
RunningAddict Posts: 548 Member
edited October 2 in Motivation and Support
What reason gets you out the door everyday?
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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,990 Member
    So I can eat whatever I want!!!! Oh and work my heart too.
  • aunt_hbomb
    aunt_hbomb Posts: 204
    Because I committed to running a 5K and the only way I will ever accomplish that is by training.
  • amyrc12
    amyrc12 Posts: 183 Member
    It used to be "to see if I could"... now it is "Because I can"
    The alone time helps too!
  • maddymama
    maddymama Posts: 1,183 Member
    I like feeling in shape. Simple as that...........
  • epj78
    epj78 Posts: 643 Member
    My body shaped changed when I ran - not hugely - but it did change. And I dropped weight like crazy. And I felt great mentally.

    And now I'm more convinced then ever to get my butt running again.
  • ssreleford
    ssreleford Posts: 1
    Because I get the best payoff in the least amount of time. And, because the more I run, the more I love running.
  • HOSED49
    HOSED49 Posts: 642 Member
    I love the time to myself, the challenge, the gratification of pushing on to another goal, the scenery,...sadly i tweaked my hammy sunday so i am resting it, god i want to run so bad!
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    It used to be "to see if I could"... now it is "Because I can"
    The alone time helps too!

    This! :heart:

    Plus, it enables me to eat pretty much whatever I want, and keeps me feeling a bit more sane.
  • FearAnLoathing
    FearAnLoathing Posts: 4,852 Member
    zombies
  • igora_soma
    igora_soma Posts: 486
    Knowing that I'm doing something I never thought I could do :)
  • Nichole1981
    Nichole1981 Posts: 65 Member
    It used to be "to see if I could"... now it is "Because I can"
    The alone time helps too!

    I totally agree with this. Running is still hard for me but I feel amazing and accomplished when I am done with a run!
  • jeffrodgers1
    jeffrodgers1 Posts: 991 Member
    Stress relief. My job tends to be very stressful. I find if I run 4-5 times a week, I am a much happier person.

    Of course, losing weight is what really started me running... now I run for the relief it brings.
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    Because I don't want to die. Don't want a heart attack, don't want a stroke.
  • CakeFit21
    CakeFit21 Posts: 2,521 Member
    I love it. I love love love it.
  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    More than anything else, running makes me feel strong, capable, in control of myself and my body. I grew up believing I 'couldn't run', because I'm not very fast and I'm not really 'built' to run (top heavy!). But actually, I can. Knowing I can do this helps me to challenge some of the other childhood stories that have become fixed in my head (like I'm doomed to be fat....)

    Also, I love the post run buzz. It's great.

    And I like other runners. They're encouraging and kind, and always happy to talk about it!
  • Angel1066
    Angel1066 Posts: 816 Member
    Because i love challenging myself and i love the burns i get from it.
  • kingkimi1213
    kingkimi1213 Posts: 132 Member
    Because I wasnt able to do it before. Just telling myself I ran three miles without stopping is the best pick me up!
  • ilookthetype
    ilookthetype Posts: 3,021 Member
    It's a million times cheaper than therapy.
  • dawniee
    dawniee Posts: 143 Member
    Because I LOVE IT! Especially running outside but it truely gives me a challange everytime and I like that!!!
  • iAMaPhoenix
    iAMaPhoenix Posts: 1,038 Member
    I love the time to myself, the challenge, the gratification of pushing on to another goal, the scenery,...sadly i tweaked my hammy sunday so i am resting it, god i want to run so bad!

    Same here with desire but need to rest. Knee hurt since Friday but slowly getting better. Cannot wait to hit the pavement again. It is like a crack addiction to me. Just gotta run.
  • amyrc12
    amyrc12 Posts: 183 Member
    It used to be "to see if I could"... now it is "Because I can"
    The alone time helps too!

    I totally agree with this. Running is still hard for me but I feel amazing and accomplished when I am done with a run!

    So true! It's not so much the running that I love now.. but the feeling I get when I'm done. That "Yeah - I did it!" feeling
  • RunningAddict
    RunningAddict Posts: 548 Member
    Stress relief. My job tends to be very stressful. I find if I run 4-5 times a week, I am a much happier person.

    Of course, losing weight is what really started me running... now I run for the relief it brings.

    This is how I started also but now I'm hooked! =)
  • RNewton4269
    RNewton4269 Posts: 663 Member
    I never thought I could run. Granted I still only do it on a treadmill but I feel a great accomplishment when I run for over 5 minutes. Especially since I have never been a runner. I actually ran part of the 2K walk I did in April. It felt great! I hope to be able to move my running outside now that the weather has cooled off.
  • sarah_ep
    sarah_ep Posts: 580 Member
    It used to be "to see if I could"... now it is "Because I can"
    The alone time helps too!

    Agreed!
  • thirtyandthriving
    thirtyandthriving Posts: 613 Member
    Runners are HOTT! ;)
  • SimplyShanRunning
    SimplyShanRunning Posts: 885 Member
    Yeah yall covered it
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    Nothing better to defluff my gut.
  • soccermum75
    soccermum75 Posts: 588 Member
    It used to be "to see if I could"... now it is "Because I can"
    The alone time helps too!

    I totally agree with this. Running is still hard for me but I feel amazing and accomplished when I am done with a run!

    ditto
    plus running burns a ton of calorie and i feel great afterward.
  • RunningAddict
    RunningAddict Posts: 548 Member
    It's a million times cheaper than therapy.

    LOVE THIS!!!
  • sharonsjones
    sharonsjones Posts: 574 Member
    I love to run because that is when I have my "me" time, I can think about whatever I want. I like knowing that my body is fit, strong and able to run for miles. I set personal goals for myself and I feel so accomplished when I reach that goal, wether it be more miles or a better time.

    I also love the high that I get after a good run. It lasts all day.
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