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why do you love to run

sdwelk11
sdwelk11 Posts: 825
in Fitness and Exercise
Simple as that:

What is it about running that you love....

I just started the C25K but for me its the fact that at one point in my life my parents were told that I could be wheelchair bound due to a hip injury when i was 12. This is my chance to throw it back in fate's face that I will never give up. Eventually I want to run a 5k in memory of my Mom and also in memory of my Aunt (her sister) that died from breast cancer. My Mom died from complications of her diabetes.
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  • RAFValentina
    RAFValentina Posts: 1,231 Member
    Seeing/hearing my speed increase each time I go as I get fitter... the regular breathing and how it feels like I'm "cleaning" my body out with every breath... the way I get in to a rhythm, the thinking time, the freedom and scenery when outdoor running.... the fact I can eat that little bit more for it!

    Oh and it seems to burn loads more calories than cycling/x-training etc!
  • runnermama81
    runnermama81 Posts: 388 Member
    I love to run because I have such an opportunity to think, pray and get clarity about things. I think it is one of the best exercises for that!
  • jmvh59
    jmvh59 Posts: 97
    I love to run because aside from the shoes, it costs NOTHING and is a great cardio and strength building exercise (my neighborhood has a LOT of hills). My dogs go with me and they love me for taking them. Also, I weigh a lot so I burn tons of calories runninng this massive body around, which translates to not having to go as hungry as you little folks or less active folks.
  • doobabe
    doobabe Posts: 436 Member
    1. makes the booty less "grande"/ calorie burn
    2. stress relief
    3. gives me energy through the day
    4. because a team of dr's once told me that I'd be lucky to walk, and that I should accept that Ill never run again...
    5. because I CAN :happy:
  • EricMurano
    EricMurano Posts: 825 Member
    I love it because I never thought I could do it ... and I proved myself wrong :)
  • BeautifulScarsWECHANGED
    BeautifulScarsWECHANGED Posts: 749 Member
    bump
  • MizzDoc
    MizzDoc Posts: 493 Member
    I love it because I never thought I could do it ... and I proved myself wrong :)

    YES!!!
  • bregalad5
    bregalad5 Posts: 3,965 Member
    I was told I would never run again without surgery. While I'll never have a lot of speed due to my knee problems, so far I've been able to run without surgery and that makes me happy :smile:
  • brookepenni
    brookepenni Posts: 787 Member
    The sense of acomplishment I get from it.... Better than anything Ive ever known.
  • fatty2fit88
    fatty2fit88 Posts: 116 Member
    1) burns calories
    2) its pretty easy to do (versus aerobics)

    i hate tread mill, runs, i like out door runs...

    3) Enjoy the nature
  • RachelReady2Run
    RachelReady2Run Posts: 40 Member
    Sometimes I don't love to run WHILE I'm running, but when I set out to run X miles and then I finish, that sense of accomplishment is phenomenal.

    Other times I am the crazy girl, loving running WHILE I'm running, with the stupid grin on her face. I almost, and sometimes do, lol at myself cause I think I'm ridiculous, then I run faster :)
  • shangunnell
    shangunnell Posts: 20
    OMG: each one of your comments are exactly how I feel...I love being outdoors in the fresh air to think & release stress..I never thought in a million years that I would love running, especially NEVER thought I could do it...this just shows how much we all have in common ;)
  • Mama2CnR
    Mama2CnR Posts: 44 Member
    I love it because it is a great stress relief, and the feeling of strength and empowermentI feel after a run (even though I'm only at W4 of C25K) is incredible!! I amaze myself each and every time my foot hits the ground for one more second and am so looking forward to completing my first 5K in 2012 :)
  • caterpillardreams
    caterpillardreams Posts: 476 Member
    To me running seems a bit like flying, if we were able to fly, I can move quickly while watching the scenery pass me by, its therapeutic even though it can be a bit painful at times.
  • femme62209
    femme62209 Posts: 327 Member
    Sometimes I don't love to run WHILE I'm running, but when I set out to run X miles and then I finish, that sense of accomplishment is phenomenal.

    Other times I am the crazy girl, loving running WHILE I'm running, with the stupid grin on her face. I almost, and sometimes do, lol at myself cause I think I'm ridiculous, then I run faster :)

    I absolutely love this :)
  • rubysparkle
    rubysparkle Posts: 362 Member
    I love it because I never thought I could do it ... and I proved myself wrong :)

    ditto
  • Runs4Wine
    Runs4Wine Posts: 416 Member
    1.) Because the accomplishment in how far I've come, I have watched myself go from the couch to a 1/2 marathon
    2.) It's an awesome stress reliever
    3.) It's the only time of the day I get "me" time
    4.) I can get a lot of uninterrupted thinking done
    5.) Health/WL benefits
    6.) I can run outdoors so it's virtually a free sport (minus shoes and some running clothes)
    7.) Watching myself set new PR is extremely motivating
  • Runs4Wine
    Runs4Wine Posts: 416 Member
    Other times I am the crazy girl, loving running WHILE I'm running, with the stupid grin on her face. I almost, and sometimes do, lol at myself cause I think I'm ridiculous, then I run faster :)

    Glad I'm not the only one to do this LOL
  • RunningAddict
    RunningAddict Posts: 548 Member
    Its my release from anxiety and keeps me sane!
  • sdwelk11
    sdwelk11 Posts: 825
    Other times I am the crazy girl, loving running WHILE I'm running, with the stupid grin on her face.

    Tonight will be day 2 of week one for the C25K for me but I totally did this on day 1!! i was so proud of myself and once I was done I got off and went into the bathroom and cried because I was so proud of myself and part of me wished my mom was there to witness it!!!!!

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