Take It and Run Thursday in 13 Words or Less
In honor of Runners’ Lounge Take It and Run Thursday, here is what I have learned about running in 13 words or less:
The rewards of running are worth the pain and frustration. …I think.
I know that the hard runs are worth it when they make it possible to have the really, really good runs. But it does seem like runners put our bodies and minds through all sorts of beatings. And yet even when I question why I run, I still run. I have to run. It’s become this inescapable part of who I am.
Hm, kind of sounds like some sort of chronic condition. Wow, I sure make running sound awesome, don’t I??
Some other possibilities:
Even when you question if it’s worth the trouble, keep running.
You may never simultaneously love and hate something more than running.
Those are my thoughts on the matter, or at least the best I can come up with at 8 a.m. on a rainy Thursday morning. I dare you to try and summarize your running/life/fitness philosophy into 13 words or less.
Tags: brevity is not my strong suit, runners' lounge, running, running is hard, shameless ploys to drive traffic, take it and run thursday
April 24th, 2008 at 8:43 am
THIS one summed up my last long run! - You may never simultaneously love and hate something more than running.
Thanks for joining in!
April 24th, 2008 at 8:59 am
I love the second quote - “Even when you question if it’s worth the trouble, keep running.” I’m doing P90x right now, and there is a point in most videos that they say “just keep pushing play.” Sometimes the commitment is enough. Very nice…
April 24th, 2008 at 10:10 am
“You may never simultaneously love and hate something more than running.”
I feel the same way about my kids sometimes
April 24th, 2008 at 10:59 am
(marcy made me LAUGH. and nod in agreement.)
I love being a strong woman. Big. Taking up space in the world.
April 24th, 2008 at 10:24 pm
Here’s my response to your second quote: When you realize it IS worth the trouble, you’re usually almost already done! (And yes, that’s 13 words too!)
April 25th, 2008 at 11:51 am
amy: I think it summarizing ALL of my long runs …
Kent, marcy, MizFit: So true, so true.
Laminator: That is so right on. I always feel great when I’m winding DOWN my runs. Go figure.
April 29th, 2008 at 7:38 am
Kaeti - Amy and I usually hit a point in our long runs where we are suddenly hating the sport and seriously questioning our sanity. That love hate one fits us perfectly. Then when it’s done, we’re back in love with the idea of running again. Funny. I think you hit the nail on the head.
Thanks so much for your kind words on my blog. Your support is appreciated!!
April 29th, 2008 at 8:34 am
I really like the last two words, …I think. That makes your 13 words very applicable to this week. I have to keep reminding myself of this truth. My runs have seemed (no, they’ve been) much harder than normal. The struggle will be worth it.