I am a runner.

A few weeks ago, I was asked about my thoughts on running to share with a 5k training group. I wanted to share with you what I had to say. I added a bit to my original write-up….Enjoy.

 

I am a runner.

I run in the cold.

I run in the heat.

I run in the rain.

I run in the snow.

I run in the wind.

I run in the dark of night.

I run in the light of day.

I run alone.

I run with others.

I run when I don’t want to.

I run when I want to.

I run.

 

I run because it is my freedom, my calm and my sanity.

I run because I like being challenged: mentally, physically, emotionally and psychologically.

I run for me.

 

I love experiencing what my body is capable of.

I love pushing myself outside my comfort zone.

I love the feeling of wanting to quit, wanting to give up, wanting to walk away; from when it gets too painful, too uncomfortable, too emotional and too tiring and then mentally pushing all your doubts and fears to the side and finishing what you started.

I love how I feel after a run.

 

I have not always thought of myself as a runner. It took me a long time to finally realize I was one from the very beginning. I always thought you had to run sub-6 minute miles, log 50+ miles a week, have a running coach and be a front of the pack racer to be considered a REAL runner.

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I am never going to run a sub-6 minute mile.

I am never going to log 50+ miles a week.

I am never going to get a running coach.

I am never going to be a sponsored runner.

But,

I have run a sub-8 minute mile.

I have logged over 30 miles in a week.

I have started and completed a full marathon.

I have run 6 half marathons.

I am never going to doubt myself.

I run for me.

I am a runner. 

 

Finish this sentence:

I am a runner because_____________________________.

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