Why I Run

Training

Jan 10

My running journey started when I was 16 years of age and wanted to continue to build my cardiovascular fitness. I spent my teen years competitively swimming and always put myself under the ‘I’m not a runner’ umbrella, never really dedicating time to improving at my technique or following a progressive plan. I didn’t feel natural, I always felt slow, I always got stitches and didn’t know how, I didn’t wear running clothes that kept me warm or I felt comfortable in. I ran to keep fit and that’s it. I ran for my mental wellbeing. But the other day during a run, I was listing out all the reasons why I run. So I wanted to share them with you in hope that it would inspire some of you to get out and run:

I run for my mental wellbeing
I run to see sunrises
I run to to sunsets
I run to catch up and meet friends
I run for that treat at the end - pastry, coffee, whatever I fancy that day
I run for my cardiovascular strength
I run to keep my lungs healthy during a time of a respiratory virus
I run to be in nature
I run to discover new nooks and crannies in my local area
I run when I’m on holiday to sightsee
I run to make new friends
I run to inspire my son to run
I run to sort out all my thoughts
I run to stay healthy and help keep a strong immune system
I run for that amazing feeling you get at the end
I run for the views
I run to listen to all my favourite music
I run to feel proud I am achieving something
I run during times of heart ache, changes in my life.
I run so I can enter triathlon and run events which I love
I run with my dog as his daily walk
I run with my baby son in the buggy, as part of the nursery drop off
I run because I want to show my son the important of having interests, and health and fitness.