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.