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Why I Run (In Picture Form)

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Monday, June 25, 2012

Blog has been pretty heavy these last few days. Figured we all could use some light fare today. I mean, it is Monday and an inordinate number of my buddies are just exhausted today and have brain fuzz (including myself). I don't know if there's a solar flare that's messing with everyone today or what, but the general consensus is that we are in need of some motivation.

So...enjoy, friends! Some awesome pics...with color commentary from yours truly, as usual.


I would add...are you going to take a rest day? Or are you going to be a stubborn ass?


Thus, proving we are a) insane and b) sadomasochists.


I'm just going to say...I love this sentiment. But if you want to really "sell" running, maybe don't use a photo of a guy who looks like he's about to puke. Just my opinion. I'm no ad exec.


This is absolutely 100% true for me. Thus, proving that I am most definitely in my own little world. And I'm OK with that.


In all seriousness now...this is the most important lesson I am learning.
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ALIDOSHA 10/16/2012 4:42PM

  Great indeed. Thank you.

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CHUM48 9/24/2012 6:36PM

    Great feelings regarding running! I am sorry I can't participate in running! I am so glad that you can!

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CLIMBERS_ROCK 7/17/2012 11:01AM

    I can't run but I enjoyed your photos.

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WAHSH40 7/10/2012 4:58AM

  GREAT

VERY INSPIRATIONAL

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RUNNINGYOGINIRE 7/8/2012 3:59PM

  Thank you for the inspiring pictures.

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WRITINGDIVA1 7/7/2012 2:25AM

    Thank you for sharing. I ran for the first time today and my knees aren't killing me. It was only for a couple of minutes, but it was a start. Your blog has been a big inspiration for me during this time.

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TEACHEROF4TH 7/6/2012 7:14PM

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this! Thank you! Run safe, run strong!

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BIRDLSLAURIE 7/3/2012 2:34PM

    Yep! That pretty much says it all! Thanks!

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MELMAR05 7/3/2012 12:05PM

    You just run... This makes me feel better bc I don't think of myself as a runner. I'm not good; I have to stop and walk a bit from time to time; treadmill is easier-can go farther w/o stopping. The road is definately a challenge. Thanks- fun blog:)

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JERICHO1991 7/3/2012 12:02PM

    I'm a biker, walker, and elliptical jogger, but this is an inspiring tribute to the benefits of running. Thank you.

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MLEEPEARCE 7/2/2012 10:39AM

  Running is my sanity and keeps me mentally and emotionally moving through life. I'm currently injured with hip bursitis and this blog has brightened my day. emoticon

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REGILIEH 7/2/2012 1:50AM

  TY!

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DRPOOH63 7/1/2012 10:18AM

    Great pics and great thoughts. Thanks for sharing.

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PMFISH 6/29/2012 9:13PM

    Way to go lady! Thanks for sharing and congrats on your motivational blog. Keep up the good work.

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TRI_BABE 6/29/2012 6:56PM

    I was going to say the same about rest days. LOL!

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JUSGETTENBY42 6/29/2012 5:21PM

    emoticon

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TERRYT55 6/29/2012 4:33PM

    So very excellent!

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DIZNENUT59 6/29/2012 1:00PM

    Nice blog..I really..really want to run..starting run/walk..I will do this!!! Pics helped..thanks!

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COLLEGE_KID 6/29/2012 12:43AM

    This is making want to start running more and more.

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DRB13_1 6/28/2012 11:46PM

    very inspirational

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FATHINSN 6/28/2012 10:53PM

    I love how you commented each picture, especially the one quoted by John Bingham - I agree, they should use more lighter, positive picture than the one with that person looks going to give up, hehe.

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BUTTERFLY1425 6/28/2012 9:21PM

    Running helps me control stress after a bad day at work, it helps me organize my thoughts to deal with my personal relationship with others. I run because I can not catch-up to myself. It is something I can do on my own and my own pace. It becomes easy with time! Try it.

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LADYBUG1107 6/28/2012 8:41PM

    I love the pictures!

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CYPATAYLOR2 6/28/2012 7:25PM

  Nice job in motivating all of us. Thanks for sharing emoticon

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JESSZZ123 6/28/2012 5:49PM

    Love it! Thanks.

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SHEL_V2 6/28/2012 4:47PM

    Babysteps... aspiring to run a lot is still scary to me, so I just aspire to run a little faster and farther on the treadmill in air-conditioned comfort. I love my VibramFiveFingers, and I'll eventually run more outside just to show them off.


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TERRIJ7 6/28/2012 4:27PM

    I freely admit that I'm among those who don't get it. I'm trying to learn to run a little with my walks but cannot comprehend that I will ever enjoy it. For now, I just have to settle for enjoying the benefits it brings while detesting the process...kinda like childbirth, if you ask me :)

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DANNIEGEE 6/28/2012 4:03PM

  I love this blog! Running is great! It gives a great unexplainable top of the world high.
I miss it so much. Did quite a bit of it in my time; unfortunately for me I had an injury and my knees gave in. Now I bike but it's not the same as running.

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WEBMOMONTHERUN 6/28/2012 3:53PM

  These are outstanding picquotes, love them all! Thanks for sharing!

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HFAYE81 6/28/2012 2:21PM

    So perfect!!! emoticon

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DWAN1969 6/28/2012 1:50PM

    I Love IT !! And I had to save those pics! Thanks for sharing!

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ROSGETSSERIOUS 6/28/2012 1:50PM

    Love it - I am just a beginner - trying to run - thanks for the inspiration!!

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ONTHERUNMOM4 6/28/2012 12:57PM

    Where did you find these? I want to make one my desktop background! I love them! Thank you so much for sharing!

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PROVERBS31JULIA 6/28/2012 12:45PM

    Hahaha I laughed out loud on the comment about not using a photo of a guy who looks like he's about to puke! So true! And the sentiment itself was true!

We may not have a "save" button but there is a "share with others" and one of the options is to email, and I email people's blogs to myself all the time! Don't know if that saves it the way you wanted to save? Or another thing I do sometimes is to copy both the blog URL and the blog itself and paste it into my daily SP journal so I can re-read it whenever...



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TDWANDD2MYK9 6/28/2012 12:34PM

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YEYETADE 6/28/2012 12:20PM

    Nice one !



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JEANNETTE59 6/28/2012 11:07AM

  emoticon Blog!

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BUTTERFLY-1976 6/28/2012 10:28AM

    Love it

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CHRISTINECAN 6/28/2012 10:06AM

    I wish there were a SAVE button for people's blogs like there is for Spark articles and exercises. This one would be one of my saves.

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WALLINMW 6/28/2012 9:54AM

  Stay motivated!

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CHANGE_4_ME 6/28/2012 9:52AM

    love it! emoticon

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ZANNBEE 6/28/2012 9:36AM

    Loved this! Thank you!

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MELOSPARKLE 6/28/2012 9:33AM

    Awesome!

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JANIED10 6/28/2012 9:24AM

    I love it! It is so hard to explain to people why I love to run and why i really want to get back there. You just motivated me out the door this hot morning. Thanks!

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DTYUNGU 6/28/2012 9:18AM

    bloody brilliant! (in an english accent)

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PURPLEPIZAZZ 6/28/2012 9:13AM

    Love it! Seriously I LOVE THIS!! I am new to running, just started a week ago and I'm training for my first 5k. Your post has inspired me greatly! Thanks for sharing.

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NCHRUCHILL1 6/28/2012 8:40AM

  Very inspiring, especially because I have just taken up the challenge. I've always wanted to "be a runner".

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KAYYYDEE 6/28/2012 8:40AM

    Love it!

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JPEARL127 6/28/2012 8:37AM

  I especially like the final picture, because it not only shows a trail going into the distance, it shows or speaks to me a journey, and I am definitely on a journey to a better me and a better lifestyle.

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