It’s Friday! I’m linking up once again with Eat Pray Run DC, You Signed Up for What?! and Mar on the Run for their Friday Five Linkup. This week’s theme is – National Running Day which was on Wednesday. In honor of National Running Day I’m giving you five reasons I run.
1. To stay healthy and fit. Running is a great way to get in shape as well as maintain fitness and health.
2. To push myself. Running has been a great outlet in allowing me to realize I can do things I would never have attempted. For example, I will be running my first marathon in October. I’ve taken the plunge to do something I thought was crazy before.
3. Because I can. There are many that would love to run but can’t like those in the IRUN4 community. I have an IRUN4 buddy and I’m honored to run for Caysen who has Down Syndrome.
4. Feels good. Especially after a run, I usually feel great. Knowing that I’ve accomplished something good for my body, or finished a race, or went faster or longer than I’ve gone before is awesome! You know the feeling.
5. To be a good example for my kids. I want them to live healthy and active lives.
Why do you run?
Hope you have a great weekend and be sure to check out the other blogs!
That’s so exciting that you’re running your first full marathon this year! I allllllmost signed up for one this November but just felt that I wasn’t ready yet. I need to get better at half marathons before I do a full!
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Thanks Kristen! It is exciting and scary. But I know I can get through it slow or fast.
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Great reasons!
Look at that little love bug-too cute!
26.2- you go girl!
Have a great weekend!
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Thanks! Hope you have a great weekend too!
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I can’t wait till my injury heals. I miss running do much!
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Hope your recovery is going well!
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All great reasons to run! I run for all of those reasons as well. It is great to be a role model for the kiddos!! I’m excited for you running your first marathon this fall!! 🙂
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Thanks Sharon! It should be interesting to see how my training goes. I haven’t decided on what plan I’ll follow for the marathon yet.
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all great reasons – your kids are SO adorable!!
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Thanks Mar! 🙂
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You are DEFINITELY setting a great example for your kiddos; I always love to see you all out, getting active, together on the weekends! Hope you have a great one!
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Thanks Tara! It’s fun getting them active! Hope you have a great weekend too!
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woot woot for the first marathon! so awesome 🙂
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Thanks Courtney! I’m getting excited even though it’s months away.
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That is so cool that you are taking the plunge! Running a FULL marathon! I know you will do great I keep seeing you getting stronger and faster every day! Enjoy your training and have a great weekend!
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Thanks Diane! I know it’s going to be tough. Have a great weekend too!
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Hooray for endorphins!
You are going to rock your first marathon!
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Thanks Jennifer! I hope so! 🙂
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All good reasons to run!
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Thanks Wendy! Hope you’re having a great weekend!
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Love all your reasons – this linkup theme has me so pumped up for running!
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Thanks! Such an awesome linkup! 🙂
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I can relate to all of your reasons! Running is such a great way to stay in shape and it’s a blessing that it’s something that we physically can do…I have to remember that!
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Thanks Janelle! Running is a blessing!
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Very excited for your marathon training – you will do great!
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Thanks Jennifer! I hope so!
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All great reasons! You are a great example to other runners and your kids 🙂
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Thanks Jennifer!
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