I don’t have as much time as I used to, to blog regularly. But I do want to keep up with a few traditions, especially the race recaps & this one—my annual birthday post. You can read my 2014 post here & my 2015 post here! As the years go by, it will get harder & harder; since I will get older & older {more years = more items in the list, HA!!}. But, I’ll try to be creative & keep it interesting. Thanks for reading!!
- The friendships that develop because of it.
- The time spent in solitude.
- The calorie burn.
- The cuter & cuter running clothes that have emerged.
- Seeing a side of new places that you might not otherwise be able to see.
- It allows time to reflect upon thoughts, ideas, & plans for the future.
- The unmatched camaraderie amongst fellow runners.
- Achieving goals & aspirations.
- Feeling the burn of failure—but knowing you can try again.
- Life lessons, such as motivation, drive, patience, & humility.
- You can run day or night; you just need a pair of shoes.
- The toned body that comes with consistent running.
- Adrenaline rush, after nearly every endeavor.
- It makes you feel pretty badass.
- Putting in the ear buds & jamming out to my latest playlist.
- Cliché, but it’s cheaper than therapy.
- Travel races (goes hand-in-hand with #5).
- Anyone can do it; it doesn’t matter how fast or slow you go.
- Getting that medal swung around your neck at the end of a goal race.
- Zone-out, stress-relief time.
- Evening runs, as the sun is setting.
- Morning runs, as the sun is rising.
- Waving to fellow regular runners & walkers on your normal route.
- The fresh air you breathe in, at the start of a run.
- Your stats that improve as the years pass.
- Knowing that one day, your children will think your hobby is pretty awesome.
- Being able to keep up with your energetic kids, without getting winded.
- You can eat all the food (refer to #3).
- Knowing your heart is strong & healthy.
- Running a pace that used to be hard, but is now your everyday easy pace.
- The overall change that occurs physically, mentally, & emotionally.
- Toe socks (Injiniji), Speed shorts (Lululemon), Headbands (Sweaty Bands), Tons of brightly colored shoes (Saucony)
- The more you run, the easier it becomes. The easier it becomes, the faster you get. The faster you get, the more miles you can cover in less time. The less time it takes to log your miles, the more time you have to spend with friends & family!!
What would YOU add to this list—what do you LOVE about running??
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