This week’s topic is: Things You’ve Learned to Love About Running
- It’s always challenging.
Short races are just as hard as long distances.
- Finishing is Winning
The only goal you really need to accomplish is crossing that finish line.
- The People
Some of my closest friends are those I’ve met since I became a runner.
- Race-Cations
I rarely ever to go anywhere without considering running a race while I’m there. It just adds to the excitement of the trip.
- Getting Me Outside in All Temps
I hate the cold but as runner, I will go out in below zero temps and when it’s snowing.
- I Feel Healthier.
I never (knock on wood) get sick.
- It doesn’t end once you reach a certain age.
Unlike a gymnast or tennis pro, you can compete as long as you are able.
even in your 90s
- Age Group Awards
Sometimes you just have to show up.
- Clothes Matter.
I’m sure it’s no surprise that I always match my outfit.
Happy Running! What have YOU learned to love about running? Please share.
Since today is Tuesday, I’m linking up with Zenaida (The Running Teacher) and Jenn (Runs with Pugs).
I’m also linking up here tomorrow:
with co-hosts Coach Debbie Runs, Confessions of a Mother Runner, Mile by Mile, and Runs with Pugs
My First 5K and More... 
I think shorter races are harder than longer distances because I feel the pressure to be faster, lol! I hope I am able to run for years and years to come! I love that you match your outfit, I am very boring with that!
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Yeah. It’s an obsession. lol.
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Oh God… shorter races kill me. I would say the main thing I’ve learned to love about running is that there are so many different directions you can go with it. You can do trail races, or relays, or 5Ks, or 50Ks… so if one part of it isn’t working, you can pivot to something else and still keep running.
Looking forward to seeing you! I’ll text you later today : )
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I’m loving Fla.so far.
So true. 5ks were my goal. And now I’m thinking marathon again. Who would have thought?
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All of the above!! It has been a fun thing to add to my to-do list when I travel…much more fun exploring a new place in the running shoes!
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Yes I do agree. I did just that today.
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I agree with you on all accounts. There’s a lot to love about running!
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Sure is. We are lucky runners.
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Running is challenging and those challenges help to make us stronger!
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You have a point there.
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There are so many things to love about running! I definitely appreciate that it’s something you can do throughout most of your life, if your body lets you.
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Yes. I hope we can both run a long time.
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I love your matching outfits!
And yes, sometimes you do just have to show up.
I think you have an amazing running community and I love all the racecations you take! So fun!
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Thanks.
I’m glad I became a runner.
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I know I will never win a race, but I agree that finishing is winning!
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Yes for sure.
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