In honor of National Running Day…

by MCM Mama on June 6, 2012

  • To stay sane
  • To drink beer

Running + Beer = Marriage Made in Heaven

  • To be a better mom
  • So I don’t teach my kids any new curse words while driving around DC
  • So I’m smaller than I was the day I got married

I had to wear a corset to zip my dress. Now it's too big!

  • So I can keep up with my dad
  • So I can keep up with my kids
  • For chocolate
  • For bling

I've added a few more to this...

  •  By myself
  • With my dad
  • With my friends

  • Around my neighborhood
  • On my treadmill
  • In really cool places

  • For fun
  • To set PRs
  • To beat boys

You've been "chic"ed!

But most importantly…

I run because I can and because it’s part of who I am.

 

Happy National Running Day!  How are you getting your run on today?

{ 16 comments… read them below or add one }

Miz June 6, 2012 at 5:32 am

I know I always yammer about how Im a misfit—but I am :)
Im not running BUTBUTBUT the above is why I lift.

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Heidi @BananaBuzzbomb June 6, 2012 at 5:36 am

Woohoo! Happy National Running Day!!

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Tara Burner June 6, 2012 at 7:51 am

I run because I can…
I’m heading out the door for my run in a few…

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Caitlin June 6, 2012 at 11:43 am

I like this list! Happy Running Day! I don’t like running but appreciate how much so many people love it, including my mom (who went spinning today haha, but it’s all good because she knows she needs to cross-train). A lot of the reasons you listed are why I do my own cardio and also lift, especially the beer one, except with WINE!

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TNT Coach Ken June 6, 2012 at 12:14 pm

Mmmmm beer.

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Laura June 6, 2012 at 2:17 pm

Yes! Especially the stay sane- better mom- chocolate- and to beat boys- love it!

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emz June 6, 2012 at 3:01 pm

you are so freaking awesome.

love this post.

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PavementRunner June 6, 2012 at 4:37 pm

All amazing reasons why we do what we do… cheers and congrats on the journey.

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hikermom June 6, 2012 at 5:12 pm

Great post! Happy National Running Day to you too! I did a speed session at the gym today and felt great:)

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katie June 6, 2012 at 5:32 pm

to drink beer. WORD.

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Char June 6, 2012 at 6:07 pm

I love this post. It’s a great reminder that there’s never just one reason why we do what we do . We run because … we’re complicated.

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Michelle @ Running with Attitude June 6, 2012 at 7:43 pm

Great post! Happy National Running Day to you!

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AmyC June 6, 2012 at 8:44 pm

Love it! It is impossible to answer that question with only one answer =)

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Yo Momma Runs June 7, 2012 at 1:41 am

I spy an Oak Barrel medal in there. So easy to spot among the circles. Here’s to running love! Or love of running, or whatever.

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Travel Spot June 7, 2012 at 4:48 pm

I love this post! Such a great list of reasons! I agree with most all of them! Yesterday I got my National Running Day run on in the morning without my Garmin (which was weird, but strangely freeing)! 8 miles later and the run was done! Happy NRD!

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Suzanne June 7, 2012 at 11:42 pm

Great list of reasons to run! I didn’t know you had run Oak Barrel or if you had told me I didn’t remember it just now when I saw the picture. That’s been my favorite race so far this year!

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