At a running club fundraiser last weekend, a friend (Hi Ali!) asked how I keep motivated to run so much. So many thoughts went through my mind -- the awesome taste of Gu, the acquired calluses on my feet, bonking ... Ha ha! Just kidding! I actually didn't know how to answer her except that I just love it. There is something so worthwhile about starting each day with a run. Even if I am just going out for a few miles, it is worth getting up and going. I love how running makes me feel. I feel much more alert and motivated when I get back from a run -- ready for a productive day. Not to mention, I sometimes get back from running before a lot of people even get up. Running seems to buy me bonus hours each day. I also feel like my metabolism is up after a run. I could eat a doughnut, but one healthy choice often leads to another. It only seems right to eat a healthy breakfast after a good run. My mood is also elevated after a good run, which is very helpful on school days when time is of the essence. Then there are the physical and social benefits of running. I like feeling strong and fit, and I get to spend some quality time with friends. What is there to not love about running?!? Running rocks! Period. Or maybe exclamation point. ;)
P.S. It is also helpful to have a race on the calendar -- like the WHM! :) 
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