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So I'm not the slowest person running from a bear.
Because i wanna be a sprinting champion.
For peace, health and happiness in my life
For my son... a cancer fighter... St. Jude Heroes
So I can alleviate stress.
Because the navy makes me!
To feel free.
To get to the finish line.
It makes me fit for my soccer team.
It keeps me sane!
What dosen't kill me makes me stronger.
As part of my dance training...I need stamina!
I love to eat!
To Wake The Soul! Why Else?
I feel like I'm flying.
It empowers me.
Because the feel of power I get during and after.
To get fresh air.
It's my spiritual time and my outdoor church!!
Because it is an awesome feeling ;)
To prepare for sports in college.
For my boys... my husband and my two year old.
Because at 60 I still can.
To breathe easy.
Why not?
To relieve stress
It gives me an amazing feeling.
Because I love how I feel when I am done
To remind me how great it is to be alive (:
Is My way to say THANKS to God for my life !
To prove that I can do hard things.
To prove to myself that I can.
For the girl I love.
Because I need to reclaim my pre-40's body!
Bad weather for biking is good weather for running.
Because it gives me a hotter body.
To get that amazing sore feeling
To lose weight
I like good challenge.
To keep the flame burning.
To test my limits, to see if I have guts.
Cuz' i feel like I am alive!
Because i love how I feel when I am done.
It helps me get inner peace and it's great exercise.
Because it changes the air throughout my being
To improve from the last Run.
My family takes hiking trips so i have to keep up.
To remind me how lucky I am to be alive.
For my natural high
To play drum on our earth and make music
It's the only way I can breathe.
Running days are just "better" days!
Because I have a great talent.
Because I need it.
To achieve my goal.
To be fast!
To be healthy
Workout clothed women.
To take care of "me"
It makes me feel good.
I run to dig deep and show what guts I am made of.
Running gets rid of stress.
Because it inspires my soul.. :)
To feel better and clear my head
It makes me feel good after a long, hard time. ^_^
Long runs are the best form of meditation
I love to race, to stay in shape, & feels great
To win!
To keep my weight down
I look & feel good! :)
the adrenaline fuels my soul...
I can see things I wouldn't other wise get to see.
When I run, the world makes sense to me.
Because it's fun.
I love running because it relieves stress!
It makes me happy!
It clears my head.
To lose some calories.
I run because I CAN!!!
I run so I can get there quicker and live longer
It changes me for the better.
It feels good to move swiftly!
So I can eat.
Because my parents are in better shape than me.
Because I am on a team
My scooter won't start.
So I can keep up with my grandkids!
It feels good.
It tears away my cowardice.
It makes me feel great
Because I can :D
I like to run because it makes me feel good!
To keep myself fit and healthy.
it makes me feel good.
stress relief
Reminds me that I need to be in better shape
I can get rid of my frustrations!
I run to get away from the cops or go to the bathroom.
It challenges me and makes me a nicer person.
I run so I don't kill people. :)
It keeps me feeling good and going strong.
I run because its awesome!
I run so I can be ready for my next race!
I ♥ everything after the first 2 miles
It clears my head & breaks the monotony of life.
To spend time with my thoughts and the fat thing.
It makes me feel great!
I'm an athlete.
It keeps me feeling young and healthy!
So i don't get fat... duh.
I like running because of the competition.
Because I can!
It connects me to the real world
because it's fun and builds up more musicle
I love running
It refreshes me mentally and keeps me creative.
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