June 1st is National Running Day. Yes, that's right, NATIONAL RUNNING DAY.
Just think, a whole day devoted to running! Fabulous!
And here's what I think we all should do. This is a bit of a challenge...a call out if you will...
I think we should ALL go out running. That's right. WE SHOULD ALL GO RUNNING. You should. And you should. And you, and you and you. Let's do it. If you've never run before, I promise that you can do it. Simply put on your shorts (it WILL be sunny- as if it would rain on National Running Day :), lace up your shoes and hit the pavement running. Just run until you feel like you need a bit of a break, have a quick walk and then run again. Yes, yes, yes...YOU CAN. If you haven't run for a really long time, I know those first steps will be challenging and will feel tough, but I promise, if you just take those few first steps, your body will remember and you body will thank you. Just put one foot in front of another and keep going. You will feel amazing. If you're a regular runner, take someone new with you when you run on Wednesday. Even if its just for a quick 20 minute jog. Share with them YOUR running story because you...yes, you...YOU are a RUNNER. You are not a person that runs to keep in shape, you are a RUNNER. Be proud of that. Share it with someone and tell them how much you love it and why it is a regular part of your life. Inspire just 1 person with your story and maybe that person will feel your dedication and pride and take the steps they need to commit to their own healthy lifestyle.
Why do I run? Well, it's simple, really...
I run because it gives me peace in my mind and happiness in my heart.
This is my reason- what's yours? I'd love it if people could share why they run by commenting on my blog. I know I have a few readers out there in the universe- don't be shy! Tell the world why you run. There are millions of reasons. Maybe you run so you can eat Breyer's Vanilla Bean Ice Cream whenever you want (um, this is my second reason for running :). Or maybe you run so you can chase the woman of your dreams when you finally meet her. Perhaps you run because you want to live to see 80...or 90...or 100! Trust me, everyone has their reasons, and I'd love to know what they are. If you're shy, you can always leave an anonymous comment, but please, do leave one!
8 comments:
Greetings lululemon girl:
I didn't realize there was a National Running Day, but I guess it makes sense that you would know that! So happy running day to you - good question and a fun distraction.. I suppose I began to run for fitness for my other "real" sports, then I became intrigued with the idea of running in an actual road race so I signed up for my first one. (a 10 miler!) ...Running in 10 year old sneakers and having never run more than 7 miles at once before - I could not walk for a week after that one! But I did finish! I also remember running my first half marathon and how amazed I was that I actually ran that far - it was a pretty neat feeling.
Unfortunately about 6 wks ago a nasty case of I.T. band syndrome has stopped my running in its tracks but I will do my best to get out for a few kms on June 1 in honor of the big day.
BTW - Nadal may be "Prince Charming" but Federer is King :)
Alright buddy - I got you out on the badminton court now we should play some tennis! There is no better feeling then crushing a bird or ball full force with a racquet - OK running is up there....
You definitely got me hooked on running and since October I have been out on a knee injury... I will go for a jog on June 1 because I can! I will celebrate this wonderful sport with the rest of Canada! But you have to come and play tennis with me sometime in June.....
1) I run to discover the world's great cities from the middle of their streets
2) I run to force myself out of the cave in winter
3) I run to explore the limits of my earthly body
4) I run to inspire other goals in my life
5) I run to feel the sun on my face and the wind in my back
6) I run to share the warmth of friendship
7) I run to relieve the stress of work
8) I run to feel the thrill of the chase
9) I run to be a better person
10) I run because I can
I run because...
I began running because my parents love running and run every day. One was a pilot, the other a flight attendant. Whenever we got dragged around the world as children, our parents would take us on a run through the new territory. I began to be curious as to what I'd see on one run, and then the next and the next...now I run to see new things, to stay in tune with myself and my body, to take time just for me:)
I run because it makes me happy and feel good about myself (and it allows me to have a glass of wine guilt-free)!
Ellis -- I know you! You do not need to run to not feel guilty about wine!!
I run....slowly. Maybe after August 12 I will be able to pick up the pace again.
i run to stay one step ahead of the boys!! :P
luv ang x x
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