I have
always been a decent athlete. In high school, I swam competitively and loved it.
After university, when sports became more of a hobby I stopped being
physically active.
One day I
realized that I didn't have to sit in a gym crowded gym with broken equipment and people I didn't really like so I took to the pavement. I can’t run the fastest or the farthest and I never
will, but I love running, it frees me.
I love that it gives me a chance to be outside on a gorgeous day.
After eight hours in the office sitting in a chair all day, I finally get to
enjoy the sun and fresh air even if it is for less than an hour. It’s so much
better than sitting and watching TV for hours until I go to bed.
I love strapping on my Nike Running watch putting my shoes on and hitting the pavement, it's therapeutic. I get to think about whatever I want. I work out solutions to my problems or just recap my day.
I love that it makes me feel good. Endorphin's are no joke. I always feel a little sad when a run is over but I do feel happier.
I catch the runners high about once a week and I chase after that euphoric
feeling again and again.
I love the sense of accomplishment after completing a run. Whether
it’s after a lunch time jog or a marathon with people cheering you on at the
finish line, you got out there and did it. Maybe it wasn't the longest or
fastest or farthest you've ever run, but maybe next time will be.
I know I’ll never win a marathon, though it’s no secret I would
love to, but who said you have to be the greatest at something to do it? Paint
a crappy picture, sing off-key, or dance like a maniac. Don’t do it for the
likes on Facebook or to be judged. Do it because it’s what you enjoy. Run
because you love it, and because you’re running for yourself. Nobody else. At
the end, it’ll always just be you, the road and a good pair of running shoes.
