#Runchat has challenged bloggers to come up with a list of 10 things we love about running. They are a doing a giveaway related to it, but I just love the idea of reminding myself why I love running.
So, here are the 10 things that I love about running…
1. That it’s mine. All mine. And I don’t have to share it with anyone. Unless I want to.
2. That moment when running feels effortless and I feel like I can run forever.
3. The feeling of accomplishment when I hit my goal paces or leave it all on the course.
4. That it’s something I share with my dad, even if he can still leave me in the dust.
5. Feeling part of a huge network of people, even though I run mostly by myself.
6. Silence. That beautiful sound of no one calling for mommy.
7. That at age 41 I’m the same size as I was many years and two children ago.
8. The resulting peace and calm I feel, even after a less than stellar run.
9. That I frequently run more miles than I drive.
10. That it’s always there waiting for me when I need it.
Happy Valentines Day! Beer Geek and I decided long ago that we’d rather focus on regular maintenance of our relationship than on one special day, so there won’t be any flowers or candy here (although I wouldn’t be upset if he walked in with a new Garmin for me LOL). Instead, I’ll be heading out with my other love (running) sometime this afternoon to reaffirm our relationship.
love your list! and Sparkly Soul too!
well put! i am sure #6 is extra nice some days 🙂
Yesss that feeling of accomplishment when you reach your goal. WIN!
i think it’s SO awesome that you usually run more miles than you drive! how many people can say that?!
Love reading everyone’s running lists!
great list. I ESPECIALLY love number one. I always enjoy something I don’t have to share 😉
Numbers 1, 4 and 6 are my favorites here! Nice list.
1, 8, 10 yes yes yes! Happy valentine’s day!
That is a great # 1!
Great reasons all of them. I love running 🙂
Great list! I love that you run with your dad!
Great list!
I love that you aren’t the needy woman who needs girly princessy presents on special days. You are my kind of awesome woman. Must be a runner thing.
oooh see? I NEED TO FOCUS ON THE SILENCE!
Great list, but because of #7 , I don’t like you anymore. 😉
Love this list!! I love running, too!