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Floridaboiler
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 Posted: 09/15/02 - 21:57 Post subject:
I run as a break from my work day, stress relief and to help me lose weight and keep it off.
I have this great love of beer so this way I can drink and not turn in to a beer keg!
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joethebartender
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Posted: 09/17/02 - 22:59 Post subject:
Because I can!!
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runaroundsue
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Posted: 09/22/02 - 10:08 Post subject:
1) First I did because my boyfriend told me to quit talking about how I used to run track in hs and let's see what you can do now....(proved that I could overdo it and get myself into a mess with EI bulemia)
2) stess
3) only way that I could lose baby fat
4) started racing and became addicted to winning stuff
5) I now run because I don't like the way I feel when I don't.
sue
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genie
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Posted: 09/22/02 - 10:53 Post subject:
| Quote: | (5) I now run because I don't like the way I feel when I don't.
sue |
I need to harness some of that attitude and stop worrying about the rest of it, I think.
Good to see you again, sue! Glad you decided to come join us...
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kristin31
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Posted: 09/22/02 - 22:53 Post subject:
Because I can!!!
I started again a few years ago to get rid of stress. I would take all of my frustrations out on the road.
I think I use it as an escape from problems, if only for a little while.
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MAKOfood
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Posted: 10/16/02 - 15:04 Post subject:
I run b/c im addicted...running is my happiness, sadness, and my medicine for every problem. It makes me a better person in all of the other aspects of my life.
~kell
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Sahara
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Posted: 10/17/02 - 09:48 Post subject:
I run because it feels good.
I run to push myself.
I run to experience the elements like I did when I was a kid. Remember when nothing held you back from going outside to play... not rain, not snow, not heat. That's how I feel about running; nothing holds me back from going outside.
I run because I need a means to destress.
I run to be an example to my children that adults can act like kids too.
I run because there is no failure in running, just learning experiences.
I run to be able to run down the street with my kids.
I run to get alone time.
I run to fight the inevitability of middle age (don't want to ever feel middle aged). The age number bothers me more than I admit.
I run because I'm not afraid to sweat, I think sweat contributes to better skin.
I like the "wow" I hear when I tell people how far I run.
I run because it helps me to remember to eat right, go to bed on time and prioritize my daily life.
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shelee
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Posted: 10/25/02 - 12:08 Post subject: Re: Walking takes too long...
| Batjac wrote: | | I get a vacation from life. |
Exactly! 
I'm a pretty new runner, since around May I guess, and it seems every time I make one one of my goals a reality I've just had a small victory. I love that!
Shelly
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flarunner
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Posted: 11/03/02 - 18:54 Post subject:
| Sahara wrote: | I run because it feels good.
I run to push myself.
I run to experience the elements like I did when I was a kid. Remember when nothing held you back from going outside to play... not rain, not snow, not heat. That's how I feel about running; nothing holds me back from going outside.
I run because I need a means to destress.
I run to be an example to my children that adults can act like kids too.
I run because there is no failure in running, just learning experiences.
I run to be able to run down the street with my kids.
I run to get alone time.
I run to fight the inevitability of middle age (don't want to ever feel middle aged). The age number bothers me more than I admit.
I run because I'm not afraid to sweat, I think sweat contributes to better skin.
I like the "wow" I hear when I tell people how far I run.
I run because it helps me to remember to eat right, go to bed on time and prioritize my daily life. |
Whole bunch of 1 on this!
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robp
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Posted: 12/16/02 - 15:08 Post subject:
No. 1 reason is the health benefits.
No. 2 reason is that since I've gotten back into it and started racing several years ago I realized I'm not half bad at it. I couldn't believe it the first time my name got called for placing in my age group. That little $4 piece of crap they gave me was worth it's weight in gold. My small collection of trophies and plaques doesn't mean diddly to anyone else but it means a lot to me.
No. 3 is that I just plain enjoy it. I always run alone because it's my time to clear my head.
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genie
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Posted: 12/29/02 - 16:17 Post subject:
I just had to bump this back up because many of us have not responded yet, and it is SO motivating to read all of your responses. I'm still struggling to get back to where I was, physically and mentally, with my running and this is just what I needed to make me realize that I can and should.
Thanks guys!!
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bonobo
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Posted: 01/02/03 - 07:41 Post subject:
Correo:- to maintain the tenuous grasp I have on reality
- to be fit
- so I don't have to walk
- for smugness factor
- so I can wear tights and fight evil
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airehead
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Posted: 01/05/03 - 22:19 Post subject:
I run because I never could before. I would always watch athletes with a
sense of jealousy and admiration--wanting what they had, yet never knowing
how to get it. No one to teach me how and my pride not allowing me to ask.
One day I started. Slowly. Gained momentum. Ran my first 5k in October.
Knew my life wouldn't be the same. The first time I ran six miles at one time
I knew I would never be the same.
I had succeeded, I had conquered fears, I had become what I least believed I ever could be: an athlete.
Also, I don't want to be in the hospital because of my failings. If I'm going to
be sick it won't be from overeating, high blood pressure, cholesterol problems, etc. It will be from something I have no control over.
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