Why I Run

I guess everyone who runs and blogs at some point will post a
"Why I Run" entry. I think that while these posts can be seen as
self serving they give you an opportunity to ask yourself a
question that every runner has asked themselves at some point.
I actually really enjoy reading these as I find them inspiring
or they describe an aspect of running I had not considered.

I run because...

... running is about setting goals and striving to achieve
them. I don't believe I have run my fastest marathon or
half-marathon or 10K yet. I can reach these goals by running
further each week, month or year. I can working harder on
the track or running up the hills.

... I enjoy discovering new places to run or exploring new places.
The best thing about running with Runner's Edge was running on
trails I never would have found. Running in the Disney Marathon
gave me the opportunity to see parts of Disney World you don't
normally get to see. Some of my favorite runs have been on parts
of the Highline Canal trail I had not found before or during
changes in season. My "bucket list" of races include the New York
and London marathons because a marathon is a unique way to see a
new city.



... I enjoy the feeling of running fast! I love the feeling of the air
flowing over my body. I feel more alive when I am really running flat out.
One of the best experiences in running is sprinting into the stadium at the
University of Colorado at the end of the Bolder Boulder 10K.