Did You Get Your Run On?

I made this yesterday at this website.

Yesterday was National Running Day!  Of course it was the one morning I woke up and did not feel like running.  I ended up hitting the sidewalk anyway last night, and I'm glad I did!  This was also my first long run I've done without a treadmill and without Lily.  It was kind of nice to just be alone and run.  I completed a little over 6 miles in 64 minutes.  Plus, it counted towards my #RWRunStreak Challenge I've been rocking the past week.  Check out my summer goals post here.

Some people can't run without listening to music.  Strangely, I am no one of them.  While music does pump me up, I think running is a great time to think and observe. So, during my run last night I contemplated the many reasons of why I run.  The cool thing about running is that everyone runs for different reasons.  Check mine out below:

I run for my mental health.

I run for my physical health.

I run for my future family - I hope they are active too.

I run to participate in fun races.

I run to challenge myself.

I run to travel.

I run to connect with others.

I run to be a part of nature.

I run to have an excuse to get off the couch.

I run to move.
I run because Forrest Gump is my hero.

I run to burn fat.

I run to shock people.

I run to be proud of myself.

I run so I can eat sweets.

I run to give Lily some exercise.

I run for "me time".

I run to make goals and break them.

I run to better myself.

I run because I can.

Let me know in the comments below why you run - or don't run! I love that running is a sport everyone does for different reasons.  It makes it interesting.  Also, today happens to be National Chocolate Ice Cream Day!  As someone who loves all holidays, I will be celebrating this day too!  Will you?  Let me know what your favorite chocolate sweet treat is below.

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