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TT: Why I’m Thankful for Running


It’s time for my annual

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Here’s why I am still thankful:

  • I am HEALTHIER.

I hardly even get sick. It’s very rare that I even get a cold. (knock on wood) If I ever feel rundown or tired, I just go for a run and that feeling disappears.

Running is my Energy/Vitamin source.

  • I feel YOUNGER.

This may sound corny but I sometimes forget that I am 70 years old when I am running.  I sometimes run faster than runners half my age.  (But also often slower than runners older than me.)

So I guess Running is my fountain of youth.

  • I have MET so many awesome PEOPLE since I started running.

I have met them by joining running groups, at races, through social networking and through other runners.

In other words, Running has become part of my Social Life.

  • Running has made me feel more CONFIDENT.

I am not athletic. I never played a sport growing up. In fact, I am very clumsy. Imagine my surprise when I won my first age group award.  I tell people that I am not fast but it depends who shows up at a race.  And my speed is not bad “for my age.”

Running has filled my empty Trophy Case.

  • Running has given me STRENGTH.

I have done things that I never thought possible.  Run 13.1 miles? Who me? And over 60 of them!!!

Run a marathon? No way, Jose! And ONE of the World Majors?!

I have been able to push through pain and not give up on things that seemed too hard.

Yes, to running through injuries, hills, running in the rain, heat and sub zero temps.

Running is my Kryptonite.

  • Running has taken me to new PLACES.

Yes, all my vacations involve races.  As a result, I have traveled to Philly, Palm Springs, Las Vegas, Montreal, Bermuda, Paris, NH, ME, FL, NJ, RI, VT, and more!!

Running is actually my Travel Agent.

  • Running gets me OUTDOORS

I am sure that if I weren’t a runner, I would read more, watch TV more maybe even cook or clean more often.

But it’s running that drives me out of my house early on the weekend mornings and out of my office at the end of a long work day.

Running is my Vitamin D.

Happy Running! Why are you thankful for running? Please share.

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Since today is Tuesday, I’m linking up with Zenaida and Kim (Kooky Runner) and then tomorrow

22 thoughts on “TT: Why I’m Thankful for Running”

  5. So many valid points, and I can relate to ALL of them 😉 I feel sorry for the people who have not discovered what we have with running. They are missing out!

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  7. Yes! I feel the same about running. And yes, I do love beating people half my age. 😂 And it’s cool when I see someone older than me beat me. My last race the oldest age group was 60-99! And the woman who won was 82!

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  8. A lovely tribute to our favorite sport! I agree with all of these. Sometimes when I’m running “fast” I literally feel like a kid.
    I always wanted to be athletic as a kid and tried different sports, but I just didn’t have the talent. That’s the beauty of running- just about anyone can do it, and if we just give a little effort we can actually be competitive in our age group- so I’m living out my childhood dream of being an athlete.
    Happy Thanksgiving Darlene!!!

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