Running is my favorite!

I’m sure if you are reading this then you probably feel the same. We all have our own reasons for running and why we love it but here are a few of mine.

Running friends are the best…

Running connects me to other people. If you meet another runner you are instantly connected. There’s that commonality that brings you together and while you might not become best buds, you are friends in the moment. But there really is nothing like running friends to share your running stories with. (Thus, this blog group.)

My favorite pastime…

Okay this might be an exaggeration because I do like my afternoon downtime with a book and a cup of tea but running is there to clear the mind. Running is my alone time to listen to a book, podcast or music, or sometimes to zone out and think. 

I love being a runner…

I’m a runner and everyone knows it. I inspire people without even realizing it. I’ve had co-workers come up to me and tell me about how they ran their first mile or 5k and they are so proud. I love to share that with them. Some tell me my IG posts inspire them to go for a walk or get back to the gym. I love being that for them. Those comments keep me going too.

Running is strength…

Running makes me feel strong, even when I’m not. My slowest run still makes me feel good. I could start out sluggish and come home feeling like a rockstar. Running does that. 

Running takes me outdoors…

Whether it’s my local streets, the beach or a trail, I love being outside. When I’m outside I see animals (from coyotes to dolphins), flowers, sunrises (not often but sometimes I’m out that early 😉 ), snow capped mountains…you get the picture. Stuff you wouldn’t see otherwise. 

I meet neighbors while running…

I recently stopped to tell a lady that there was an egret on the street (not a usual occurrence in my neighborhood) in case she wanted to see it, and she told me she has seen me running with my dog (Sadie and now Luna) for years. We chatted about our dogs for a little while and now we wave when we see each other. Warms my heart. There are several other people I wave to, we don’t know each other except for these morning waves. 

There are lots of other things I enjoy doing to stay fit and healthy (cycling, Pilates, kayaking, SUP, hiking, skiing) but running is my number one. 

What about you? Is running your number one?

Is there something you can add to my list of running favorites?

I’m linking with Kim and Zenaida for Tuesday’s Topics 

and Deborah, Debbie, Lisa , Jen and Laura for Runners’ Roundup.

Thanks for reading.

                  Denise