The quote at the end is what got me: "I run because when I do, there is always the chance to be extraordinary."
Flash forward a few months... some of you are aware of my current "job" situation. I've found the proverbial "right door," I'm just waiting for it to open. The waiting is the hardest part- being *this close* to starting my dream career weighs heavy on me every day.
Running has provided me with an excellent distraction from the waiting. It's been my saving grace, reminding me God truly does have plans to "give me hope and a future."
I don't mean to get all mushy on you, but I wanted to share, at this point in my life, why I run.
I run because I like to feel the wind at my face and my feet
hit the ground.
I run because it makes me feel like I can do anything.
I run because it reminds me there is always room for
improvement.
I run because it makes me thankful for today.
I run because it gives me hope for a better tomorrow.
I run because I’m reminded anything is possible.
I run because life isn’t always easy but the things that are
worth having are worth fighting for.
I run because there is a little part of me that is always striving
to be better, faster, and stronger.
I run because I like to face my fears before defeating them.
I run because I want to test my will and come out more
resilient.
I run because I want to see what I’m made of.
I run because I want to feel alive.
I run because I can.
Why do you run?
I love this! Especially the line "I run because I want to see what I'm made of." I think that pretty much sums up the reason I run. I tend to be a fairly competitive person and running gives me a chance to show myself that I can achieve new goals over and over again (whether it's 2 miles, 10 miles etc) and that confidence spills out into the rest of my life. Great post!
ReplyDeleteI love this! I like the sappy-ness and also wanted to add that I run to rock out in my new tall, blue socks that I found from you!
ReplyDelete"because I can".....and that was not always the case.
ReplyDeleteI also like the saying "There will come a day when I can no longer run.....Today is NOT that day!"
Danielle, I love this post so much! I think I'm in the same boat as you where you know you have the potential for bigger, better things and maybe it's not aligning in all aspects of life. We can't fully control a job situation or opportunities presented to us, but we can find strength, determination, and victory in running even if they're small, personal victories. I agree with every single reason you run :)
ReplyDeleteI run for clarity, for stress relief, for improvement and for victory among other reasons.
ReplyDeletenow? i run to glorify god :)
ReplyDeleteI run ... when I find time ... because I like pushing my own self. I like that point where the pain recedes and it gets automatic. The feeling of overcoming self is such a good one.
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Danielle, I had tears welling in my eyes as I watched the video, but they only spilled out as I read the rest of your post! All your reasons say so much about you. I love that running has connected me to friends I never would have gotten to know otherwise. I think about all of my running friends when the going gets tough, and those thoughts help me push past the pain. The connection is so real and tangible. You are such a strong person, in both body and faith. I am so glad our next marathon will be together! Long may you run!
ReplyDeleteGreat post!!! And such a good reminder that we don't run just to get "x" time at a race and our running isn't just about how well a race goes!
ReplyDeleteGreat post Danielle! I posted about the same thing last Friday.
ReplyDelete"It's been my saving grace, reminding me God truly does have plans to "give me hope and a future."
ReplyDeleteI hope you plans include some more charity runs.