Why do you enjoy running?

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bos1 wrote (see)

I run because I can feel the wind on my face, hear the song of the birds, or stride through the peaceful quiet of a wood at dawn. 

I swim because I can glide through the water free of the weight of my body and free of troubles and problems, finding a peace in the rhythm and flow of exertion.

I do triathlon because I have a credit card.

That made me laugh, good stuff!

Shimmy shimmy wrote (see)

The pain? the injuries? the blisters? the sting from the sweat in the eyes?

I have no idea, I must be a masochist

That's the same for me - but also add in the cost of physio visits, Bio-Freeze, Voltarol, pain killers, knee/leg/ankle supports and that's why I run...

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I run primarily for the sense of achievement and the buzz I get after a really good run.  Also, it enables me to live my life without worrying about what I should or shouldn't eat and I get seriously grumpy when I can't run!

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To be honest, for one simple question there are a lot of answers. At least we are all running for a purpose and its good that we all doing it for love, fitness, to get away from everything, to give up or quit, to make us happy and for some the pain. To all of those who posted, keep up the good work.