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This is why I Run

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4 Nov

“I could never do that.”

“I hate running!”

“I don’t run.”

I’ve heard this from people when they find out I run marathons & half marathons.

Other runners get it but we can still have very different reasons why we run. Here’s mine…

Day 2 of Pile on the Miles: Why do you run?

I started walking to lose weight the summer after high school and eventually started running.

I ran a 10K with a friend and it opened my eyes to a whole new world.

I thought…
People like me (overweight, slow, newbie) run too?!
Everyone’s welcome?
We’re here to have fun?
I can actually run a race? Outside?? In public?!?

I was shocked that it wasn’t just speedy, skinny cross country runners. I fully expected to finish last or quit.

Actually running a race gave me the courage to think about trying another race.

From there I trained for a half marathon. That was very hard. But I did it!

why I run Pile on the Miles Day 2

I ran halfs for a while before deciding to run one full marathon. I knew it’d be super challenging. And I was still struggling with my weight.

So I started RunEatRepeat.com as a training & diet blog to document my journey (and keep me honest).

I didn’t expect anyone to read it. It was just for fun. But RER grew a huge following.
My love for running grew too!

I wanted to help others and be a resource so I got certified as a RRCA Running Coach and later a Holistic Health Coach (with the Institute for Integrated Nutrition).

I’m so happy and grateful that I can connect with you through @RunEatRepeat !

And it’s all because running found me.

Why I run blog Runner Challenge

So why do I run?

I run because I love it.
I look forward to weekend long runs and quick miles on a weekday morning.
I love how I feel after a 10 miler. I love hitting that sweet spot of tired and runner’s high.
I love talking about running!
I love helping other runners with tips and advice.
I love the friends I’ve made through running.
I love that people of all ages, experience levels, backgrounds, etc can connect through running.

Running has changed my life.

PILE on the MILES Day 2

The photo of the day challenge prompt is – Why I Run. Share your reason on Instagram and tag @RunEatRepeat so I can read about your ‘why’.

I posted the list on IG so you can also screenshot it there to save and follow along!

Why do you run?

Tag me on Instagram @RunEatRepeat with your answer!

#PileOnTheMiles #RunEatRepeat

If you want to join the Pile on the Miles Challenge you can still sign up here:

Pile on the Miles Challenge 2019

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