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Running Tuesday: Why I Run

November 1, 2011 by Hillary 17 Comments

I run for my lungs.

I run for my heart.

I run for sexy calves.

I run for fresh air.

I run to organize my thoughts.

I run to race.

I run to get away…

I run in the morning.

I run at night.

I run from pain to PRs.

I run for goals.

I run alone.

I run in company.

I run to move forward.

I run to be in the moment.

I run for the cute shoes

that hide my beat up feet.

I run to sweat.

I run for iced coffee.

I run for peanut butter.

I run trails, I run roads.

I run on good days

and I run through the rough ones.

I run to be the strongest version of me.

 

  Why do you run?

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  1. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says

    November 1, 2011 at 5:39 am

    love this! I run for food :) Well, that’s not the only reason why but it’s a big one!

    Reply
  2. Caroline says

    November 1, 2011 at 6:36 am

    Love this!! I run for me!

    Reply
  3. Sarah S. says

    November 1, 2011 at 7:26 am

    I run for my sanity. I run because my family, who all forget that they are perfectly capable individuals when I’m in the room, can’t find me when I’m running and figure out that, yes, they really ARE perfectly capable individuals. I run because I hate it. I run because I love it.

    Reply
  4. Brittany says

    November 1, 2011 at 9:30 am

    Great post! :)

    I run because I can and because it makes me a more peaceful version of myself. So I guess you could say I also run for my husband’s sanity. ;)

    Reply
  5. janae @hungryrunnergirl.com says

    November 1, 2011 at 11:13 am

    LOVE this and I agree with all of the above. I run to feel accomplished, to explore, to connect with others and to eat as much candy as I want :)

    Reply
  6. Haley @ Health Freak College Girl says

    November 1, 2011 at 12:35 pm

    loveeeee this!

    Reply
  7. Heather @ Get Healthy with Heather says

    November 1, 2011 at 12:55 pm

    This is too fun! I run for ME and how awesome it makes me feel.

    Reply
  8. Erika - The Teenage Taste says

    November 1, 2011 at 1:19 pm

    Love this post!

    Reply
  9. Mary @ Bites and Bliss says

    November 1, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    I love this!! Thanks for sharing. :)

    Reply
  10. Kylie@OhsoMicellanea says

    November 1, 2011 at 4:52 pm

    Hillary I am in love with these Pinterest things, though I am not quite sure how it works? Dare to explain? Also, I am currently searching for motivational posters for my room (I love to decorate) and am hoping maybe you have some ideas? I am trying to finish my FIRST HALF MARATHON this spring and want to wake up to something exciting every morning!

    All the best,
    Kylie@ OhsoMiscellanea

    Reply
    • Hillary says

      November 1, 2011 at 7:05 pm

      Pinterest is essentially a virtual bulletin board to pin whatever imaginable. It’s so amusing… and addicting! It would be the ideal place to search for motivational posters. Good luck with your race! :)

      Reply
  11. Karla says

    November 1, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    I absolutely love this! I run for so many reasons. Stay fit, for my heart, to stay sane…just to name a few!

    Next spring I’m registered for my first FULL marathon. Some say I’m crazy… but only those who aren’t runners!

    Reply
    • Hillary says

      November 1, 2011 at 7:06 pm

      I’m thinking about tackling 26.2 this spring, too. Which race are you running?

      Reply
      • Karla says

        November 1, 2011 at 8:02 pm

        Nashville’s RnR Country Music Marathon! I am beyond excited. Training officially starts on Christmas Day and I want it to be here now :)

        I saw that you’re graduating in May — I am too. Where are you at?

        Reply
        • Hillary says

          November 1, 2011 at 8:21 pm

          Sounds like a blast! I’m at California State University, Chico :) You?

          Reply
  12. Ali says

    November 1, 2011 at 6:49 pm

    Very Awesome! I run to feel the wind in my hair. Super cheesy but true. I also run to keep my mental sanity (well keep what I have ;)).

    Reply
  13. Katie says

    November 2, 2011 at 4:37 pm

    To have energy all day & be fully awake! Morning runs are my favorite :)

    Reply

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