thepetiterunner:

Lately, I’ve been asked by numerous people why I run…and it is probably the hardest question in the world for me to answer, but its also one of the easiest. So, here are the reasons why I run if you are interested.

• I run because it is something that I am passionate about.
• I run to feel invincible.
• I run to compete with myself.
• I run because I love a challenge.
• I run to escape from reality.
• I run to clear my head.
• I run because its the one thing I can control.
• I run because I love the feeling of accomplishment and setting a new PR.
• I run because its there when no one else is.
• I run because I love to push my body to its limit.
• I run because it keeps me stable.
• I run because it has brought me closer to so many people and I couldn’t imagine my life without them.
• I run because it is now apart of me and I could never give it up.
• I run because I love everything that comes with it, the sweat, adrenaline, the runner’s high.
• I run because it’s something I love to do.