06.18.08
more “why do you run?”
We’re having an organizational meeting in early July where we will chart our plans for the 2008 fall season (hopefully, returning to Club XC nationals in December); we’ll also meet some prospective new members. Here are two answers to my “Why do you run?” question on the CAC application … posted with permission:
from, Kevin Crosby:
As I mentioned previously, I am competitive. I love to compete. If it wasn’t for racing, I probably would not run near as much as I do. Almost as much as the competition, I have found some of my best friends through running, and I love the bonding that occurs on the easy days, the long days, and the days where you are running so hard you can’t speak a word to each other. Lastly, I love being outside. Running is a great excuse to be out for 2 hrs each day.
from Rebekah Potts:
The reason for my running depends on the day that this question is asked. Some days, I run because I need 45 min of time alone, or an hour to let the days events and problems slowly percolate through my head, thinking over them as I feel inclined. Some days, I run because I simply want to go where and when and however fast I want to, under the power of my own legs. Other days, I run because I want to feel the dirt of my favorite trail; I want to watch the trees blow by; I want to catch sight of deer running away from the sound of my running shoes; I want to fill my lungs with air that has not been re-circulated by enormous compressors and artificially chilled to 68 F. Often times, when I need motivation to go for a run on a rainy and cold day (or a hot, humid one), I run because I know that running will give me a sense of accomplishment, will satisfy my competitive drive, and will leave me feeling thankful and happy that I was able to complete the distance I set out to cover. I love the simple sensation of running, the people I get to run with, the strength and physical fitness that running provides.
To condense my reasons into one, overly-simplified sentence: I run both for what I gain from it, and for the joy of the actual run. And even more simply: I love to run.
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