Why Do You Run?

I'd like to post the question "Why do you run?" Here are some inspiring answers, to remind you of why you run. And I'd love to hear your reasons, post below!

Why do you run?

I run to be the best in the world.

I run to prove what I am.

- Vishal

I run because i want to be like usain bolt

and to prove nobody can catch me in track

- ajith

I'mthirteen years old. Last year I joined a track team to get in better shape for basketball season, and once i started running I just got hooked! now it is one of my favorite things to do.

-Kory

To get away from the cops.

- Steve Hamilton

I run to win,and if i don’t win… at least i had a laugh trying

-Catherine Rogers

I started running this year. I am 13 years old. I have run two marathons so far. I run for more then just the adrenaline rush, or for the excersize. I run to carry on the family tradition. My two Great Uncles run. So does my Great Aunt. Many of their friends run. And most importantly, my dad runs marathons too. And I run with him. It has been a great experience running and I hope to keep running with my dad and the rest of my family forever. And I hope my children will keep the tradition going too.

- Maggie

For me, running—especially on trails—is relaxing. Running might be physical work, but it’s the refreshing kind. A good run in the woods always seems to trigger a re-set button in my head. Bad day + good run = new me. Good day + good run = better me. Good day + bad run (for whatever reason) = still good me.

I run because I cannot fly.
-mike

Because I can while others cannot. I run to take advantage of the gifts that have been given to me and experience the world in which I was placed.
-Kyle McQuire

I run because its freedom, because I feel like race day is bigger than myself, and being apart of it and experiencing it with the other racers is a priviledge.

-Jessi Q