Wednesday, October 16, 2013

P365 - 2013 - Day 289 - reminded me why I run


P365 - 2013 - Day 289 - reminded me why I run

I didn't run the LBI 18 mile this past weekend. There were several factors - The Bear had a soccer tournament, I was sick for the whole week prior to the run, the wind was straight out of the North that morning, and I just didn't feel that I was ready.  That was not easy for me to admit.  I was disappointed in myself, but I know I made the right choice.  The next day, I got back in the saddle and ran with a friend that was here for the weekend (I love our runs!) and today I decided to run on the beach.  It was a perfect way to start the day - just me, the waves, and the seagulls....it reminded me why I run.  Not just to "train", not just to compete (with others or myself), not just to stay fit....but because it just makes me happy. 

*That's the thing about running: your greatest runs are rarely measured by racing success.  They are moments in time when running allows you to see how wonderful your life is.  - Kara Goucher*



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