It’s almost Thanksgiving so the Topic for today is: 5+ Reasons to be Thankful for Running!

1.Health and Fitness.

I always credit running as the reason that I don’t gain (much) weight and I rarely get sick. But this year (with COVID-19 cases back on the rise), it became even more important.

Running got me outdoors several times each week.

Training for 5 half marathons (and 25 or so other distances) has also forced me outdoors for several hours each Saturday.

2.Friendships.

In addition to running each weekend, we brunch together after each run and we scheduled weekly evening hikes in the summer.

By seeing each other frequently, we are definitely more bonded and I feel that I know each runner better.

3.Race-cations.

I do run a lot of races but my favorite one each year is the one during our race-cation.

We pick a race, then rent a house (for 8-10 of us) for 4 days and plan fun activities.

4.Age Group Awards.

As you age, you do get slower. (At least I do). The great thing about running is that your success is not compared to others who are younger and faster.

As a result, sometimes, you just have to show up.

5.Coping with Tough Times.

Unfortunately I have a few close friends currently experiencing serious health issues and a former co-worker who just died suddenly last year.

And my job has been very stressful on occasion.

Running has been there when I needed it.

+. My Virtual Friends

All of you who read my blog even if I have never gotten to meet you, I am thankful for your support.

Hopefully, our paths will cross in the future.

Happy Running! Do you have anything to add? How are you thankful for running? Please share.

 

 

 

 

 

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It’s Friday so I’m also linking up with bloggers, Me (My First 5K and More), Running With Attitude, Run Laugh Eat Pie, Runs with Pugs, and The Running Teacher!

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