Why I’m Thankful For Running

Thanks to Kim and Zenaida for this weeks link with Tuesday Topics: Why I’m Thankful For Running.

This topic has actually been on my mind a lot lately. I’m not sure why. Maybe because I’m getting older, or it’s something I can control in a chaotic world. Whatever the reason I am truly thankful for running and here’s why.

I can do hard things!

Running has proven over and over again that I can do hard things. I don’t just mean marathons, (we all know they are hard) but I’m talking getting up before most of the world to drive to a race, training for months for an event, running up (and down) hills to get faster and stronger, doing laps around a track. The list goes on. Running is hard! And I can do hard things.

It makes me feel young.

Running makes me feel young and strong. I see other people my age (or younger) that struggle to walk up a hill or a flight of stairs. Running has prepared me for the endurance needed as I get older.

I’m stronger for other fun activities.

I love to cycle with my sister and I know that I’ll be able to hold my own even if I haven’t been on my bike for months because of my running. My nether region might not be happy but my legs and lungs will be fine. Thanks running!

A big confidence boost!

Brings me back to I can do hard things, but there’s nothing like running to boost ones confidence. This comes from someone who is basically uncoordinated and clumsy. Running is something I can do and feel confident. Sure I have tripped and fallen a few times (okay a lot of times) but it’s all good, I know I got this.

Thanks running. You’ve made me a better person in so many ways.

Has running changed your life in ways that makes you thankful?

Thanks for reading!

Keep running my friends!

Denise

15 COMMENTS

Wendy | 23rd Nov 21

Running has been my therapy for so many years! It’s also my confidence booster, my calorie burner, my fountain of youth, my entertainment…
- Denise | 24th Nov 21
  
  It’s all those things and many more. 🙂
Kim at Running on the Fly | 23rd Nov 21

I’m a clumsy and very uncoordinated person, too, but running doesn’t care, LOL. You know I’ve really gotten into cycling in recent years, so I agree that running has really made that discipline much “easier” than if I weren’t a runner. The same goes for cycling making me a stronger runner. I love being able to do hard things, too 😉
- Denise | 24th Nov 21
  
  Haha, no running doesn’t care.
  I did a long ride today and my legs ached by the end. Makes me wonder how they would’ve felt without my running background.
Catrina | 23rd Nov 21

Running definitely helps to slow down the ageing process. I’m 53 and I feel fitter than I was at 25.
The older I get, the more important my fitness regime seems to become. It’s definitely worth the time and effort!
- Denise | 24th Nov 21
  
  It is so worth the time and effort. It’s difficult to comprehend how some people don’t see that.
Chocolaterunsjudy | 24th Nov 21

Confidence seems like the #1 thing most people mention — and I agree! And I live with someone who already struggles to do things. It does bother me that he won’t take better care of himself, but I have to remind myself (all the time) that that is his journey. Although the reason it bothers me is that his journey effects mine, LOL!

Funny, I don’t really think of running as a way to feel younger, although I know a lot of people do. I guess it’s because I’m the baby of the family, and age has never really bothered me. yet, anyway!
- Denise | 24th Nov 21
  
  I too live with someone who is not as active as I would like him to be. I need him to be able to keep up with me as we age, because yes that does effect my journey.
Darlene | 24th Nov 21

I age with all you mentioned. Especially that we can do hard things. Running is hard. All distances.

And yes I feel younger because I run. I often can compete with runners half age. Then again older ones can kick my butt too.
- Denise | 24th Nov 21
  
  Mine too. I by no means meant to imply I am faster or better than all younger or older women, but some for sure. 😉
Shathiso @thegaboronerunner.com | 24th Nov 21

I started running 5 years ago and it was life-changing – it gave me so much confidence, it showed me that I can do very hard things and alongside everything you’ve said, the hard thing can sometimes just be getting up in the morning for a run even if I have a million and one things to do that day; and it’s brought me this connection with so many like-minded individuals in my town but also around the world.
- Denise | 24th Nov 21
  
  That’s one thing I failed to mention, the connection with so many like-minded people. I love that and am so thankful for it.
kookyrunner | 25th Nov 21

Totally agree with all of your reasons, especially about it giving me a confidence boost. After I ran my first marathon, I really felt like I could do anything if I put my mind to it!
- Denise | 25th Nov 21
  
  A marathon can definitely make you feel like a rock star!
Zenaida Arroyo | 26th Nov 21

I agree with everything you wrote here. Running is always there for me. I look forward to it (though sometimes I don’t want to because I am too tired or cold) but I still get out there.

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