55 Reasons Why I Love Running
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55 Reasons Why I Love Running

Don't have a single reason to run? I'm going to give you 55.

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55 Reasons Why I Love Running
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  1. It relieves stress and anxiety.
  2. It brings positive energy into my life.
  3. It gives me time with nature.
  4. It keeps me fit.
  5. It keeps from overthinking the little things in life.
  6. It helps me appreciate my life and my body.
  7. It helps me appreciate nature.
  8. It inspires me to do more with my life.
  9. It helps me see life through a different rhythm.
  10. It makes me confident and fearless.
  11. It helps me feel alive.
  12. It helps me breath again.
  13. It brings me inner peace.
  14. It helps restore balance in my life.
  15. It helps me clear my mind.
  16. It improves my cognitive function.
  17. It makes me excited for learning.
  18. It makes me feel like I am flying.
  19. It’s the time I give for myself.
  20. It’s the highlight of my self-care routine.
  21. I can listen to new music while I run.
  22. I can listen to the news while I run.
  23. I love how I feel afterward.
  24. I hate skipping my runs.
  25. It gives me the boost of energy that I need.
  26. It gives me endorphins.
  27. It’s free.
  28. It keeps me grounded.
  29. I love the meditative nature of running.
  30. It gives me the stamina I need to get through classes and work.
  31. It gives me the motivation to do better.
  32. I think a post-run shower is the best shower.
  33. It helps me learn to love myself.
  34. It helps build strong legs that will take me places.
  35. I want a healthy heart.
  36. I want healthy skin, nails, and hair.
  37. It sets a healthy example for my family.
  38. I get excited for hill runs.
  39. It helps me work out my problems.
  40. It keeps me from slipping into unhealthy habits.
  41. I want to be better than my best.
  42. I want to live to 100 years old.
  43. I eat a lot of Hot Cheetos.
  44. I enjoy making running friends.
  45. I enjoy running with friends.
  46. I love introducing friends to running.
  47. I do it for myself, but I also do it for my family.
  48. I do it for those who think they can't - that it's possible.
  49. I do it for 13 year old me who joined the middle school track team and wasn’t the best.
  50. I do it for the feeling of achievement and fulfillment.
  51. It gives me a reason to be proud of myself.
  52. It never gets easier, but you always get better.
  53. You can run anywhere and at any time.
  54. You don’t have to have this or that to run, you just have to want to do it.
  55. You can start today. Go.
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