I’m celebrating Valentine’s Day #RunChat Style.
My Ode to Running
Running I love…
- … your consistency. You are always there, just as I remembered you.
- … that you provide my sanity and spirit just what it needs. Sometimes long, easy miles; sometimes lung-busting speed.
- … your forgiveness. You never give up on me if I have a bad day or a rough week.
- … that you encourage me to be silly. To wear funny costumes, to get covered in mud, to wake up at 3:30am to go race.
- … the high that you provide. You remind me that I am alive! I am fit! I am awesome!
- … that you permit me to indulge. If not for you, I may have to forgo that tasty ice cream cone or juicy hamburger.
- … that you come with such awesome gear. Bright shoes, sparkle skirts, compression tights. It’s all good.
- … that you give my husband and me “our time”. Our time, just the two of us, out on the road in our running shoes.
- … that you are always introducing me to new places. I love when you join me on my travels. I see so much more of the world because I’m always running through it.
- … your unspoken challenge. I can go farther. I can go faster. I can be just a little bit better than yesterday.
In fact, running is such an integral part of our lives that Mr. Huzzah has requested a new pair of running shoes for Valentine’s Day. That’s right, nothing says I Love You quite like a new pair of Nike Air Structure 15s.
Happy Valentine’s Day!!
QOTD: What do you love most about running?
I love how good each run makes me feel… It’s accomplishment and has made a different person. The confidence it gives me crosses over to real life.
I totally agree! Happy Valentine’s Day!
Love it! Happy Valentine’s Day!!
love it!
I like to escape by running
LOVE THIS, especially #8 and #10. Those are two of the biggest reasons I’m so in love with running too! Awesome post!
Thanks, Jess. I thought you would like those
What a fun list! I like your twist on the ‘things i love’. I also love your pink running shoes!
And yes, we CAN do a little bit better than yesterday. great mantra! Thanks!
Thanks Meredith! I love my pink shoes too
Happy Valentine’s Day!
I love the running community!
Agreed! Always so welcoming of runners of all abilities.
I love running because of the way it makes me feel, the scenery, and the friendships! I especially love the running shoes in your picture! What are they?
Thanks Amy! They are Nike Structure Triax. I love the magenta color! I have a newer pair of the same shoe that are white, but they aren’t nearly as fun.
Love this post!
I love running because it reminds me that I truly can achieve the impossible. It has given me back self-confidence and the desire to be a better person.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Looooooooove how you formatted your list and wrote it! This is greatness, Brigid! Running is SO good to us!
THANK YOU! That’s so sweet
Aww love your reasons! especially 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10
My husband doesn’t run with me or I would love that one too.