I never ran to get in better shape. I never ran to lose weight or impress girls. In fact, most girls said we looked like a bunch of escaped POWs running down the street with our ribs and collar bones sticking out. I knew from about 7th grade on that no one was coming to watch a bunch of skinny kids run in circles. No cheerleaders, no marching bands, no pep rallies.
I ran to feel better about myself. I ran to be faster than the next guy during a race. I ran to see how fast I could go. I ran because I knew I could go faster next time. I ran because math was hard and running wasn't. I ran so I didn't have to go home after school. I ran because I found friends that way. I ran because I got to travel. I ran to race the Olympians. I ran so I could go to college. I ran so I could see my name in 4 pt. print in the newspaper.
I run because it is a gift.
2 comments:
you know mike running in Iowa is easier because the air density is higher that here.....j/k
That means the air is harder to travel through, right?
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