Every Wednesday, the Deb from Deb Runs will be providing a word about which to blog. Kind of like a nice little blog prompt. Posts can be fitness or health related, but don’t have to be, so really anyone can play along. Just be sure to link up with InLinkz on Deb’s main post, and share the love by reading and commenting on other’s participant’s posts.
Today’s word is captivate or to attract and hold the interest and attention of.
So how’s does running captivate me?
- Those places I have seen.
the trails in Palm Desert, CA
the shores of the Atlantic in Palm Beach FL
the boardwalk in Asbury Park, NJ
These captivating locales would not have been seen by me if I wasn’t a runner.
- The bling.
Medals and prizes. These captivating objects also have come into my possession only due to running.
- The people whom I have met.
running and chatting with Joan Benoit Samuelson
local and not so local bloggers
getting my bib signed by Frank Shorter
these amazing STEM volunteer runners
All captivating. Some famous. Some not. If I had not been a runner, I would not have made their acquaintance.
- Accomplishments
finishing a heat cancelled half.
completing 13.1 miles after serious ankle surgery
My first HALF!!
I have done things that I never thought possible. Running has given me a sense of purpose, a feeling of self-confidence
and has CAPTIVATED me.
Happy Running! How has running or something else captivated you?
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First of all, you look amazing in all of these photos and I surely hope I look this fit when I’m your age! Secondly, I love how running has captivated you and I definitely share that sentiment. It also is a tie between my father and I, which makes it more captivating for me.
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Aw. You’re sweet. I wish I ran when I was your age. I hope you keep at it.
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All great reasons 🙂
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I am truly captivated myself and wander what took me so long to find this crazy madness of running! 🙂
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Gosh…ditto to all the above!! Running has captivated me because I was (actually, still am) a klutzy kid…no grace, no coordination, and ZERO speed. I never had anyone encourage me to try distance running (probably because back in those days all the glory went to the fast & agile people). My gym teachers were anything but nice to me, and every sport I attempted to do usually had me sitting on the bench. The fact that I have run half marathons, full marathons and a couple of ultras (and probably millions of miles in training) still has me shaking my head in disbelief, but also smiling at what I’ve been able to accomplish. Great post…It’s awesome to see a tiny glimpse of all you have accomplished 😉
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Yes! Running has captivated me for all the reasons you mention. I hope to continue to be captivated by running.
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I wasn’t initially captivated by running at all. But slowly it got under my skin, and now is definitely part of who I am.
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Running and its many benefits have been captivating me for years! 🙂
Thanks for linking up!
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