Did you know that today is National Running Day?
I went to the National Running Day Web site and saw this amazing dynamic graphic. You enter your reason for running, and the answers scroll across.
Here are just a few that caught my eye: So that got me started. Why do I run??
There really are lots of reasons, selfish and not. Here are some that come to mind:
To be strong.
Because I am able.
Because I set a goal and now I have to stick with it.
To prove to myself and others that I can.
It makes me feel good about myself.
Because I like to eat.
I don't want to be fat.
It's an excuse to shop for gear (clothes, shoes, gadgets, energy gels, etc).
I love being outside.
I have fun (most of the time).
I am inspired by others.
I like competition.
Races are super fun!
You get free stuff at races.
It creates instant community.
It's a bonding experience.
I can help others through running and racing.
I like to better myself.
So why do YOU run? (or hike or bike or walk or swim or whatever gets you moving)
I hope you find the time to lace up your running shoes and hit the pavement today - even if it's just a short jog :)
• To keep in shape enough to participate in other activities I enjoy (climbing, hiking, skiing, etc…).
ReplyDelete• For stress relief.
• I enjoy the feeling of accomplishment I get from improving my fitness.
• I like being in tune with my body and understanding its limitations.
• Our bodies are use it or lose it machines. I know too many people who have adopted a sedentary lifestyle and just let their bodies waste away. They don’t realize how much of a problem they’ve created until they end up with health problems. I’m not just talking about obesity. Even trim people can have health problems due to inactivity. I don’t want that to happen to me.