Running takes a lot out of you.
You wouldn’t be human if you didn’t at least once in a while think to yourself, why am I doing this again?
As the months and years tick by, running can become tiresome and less rewarding, as our bodies grow older and recovery takes a lot longer.
The initial spark that got us into running in the first place - such as athletic achievements and achieving personal best times - are not sustainable in the long run.
Rather than throwing lots of cheesy quotes to motivate you, how about we go back to your why.
For many runners, going back to rediscover their WHY can open a new portal to enjoy running for so many others reasons than just getting a new personal best.
When you have four or five reasons (or more) to keep you inspired, you are much more likely to stick with your running for the long haul.
STEP 1.
Please read through the following and tick 3-5 main reasons you choose to run:
General fitness
To improve physical health
To improve mental health
Set a challenge and achieve a goal
Socialising
Stress relief
Endorphin buzz
Want to beat a friend / relative
To be able to eat more freely
I just love running
To keep the knee joints healthy
Get some time to yourself
Improved vitality
To test my physical and mental abilities
To get time to listen to music or podcasts
To reduce stress from work/family
To improve self-esteem
To improve my mood and find a moment of joy in my day
To achieve the flow state
To explore a new region / part of the world
Weight control
Get out in nature
Step 2.
Now please arrange, in order of importance the reasons you run
I’d love to know in the comments - what’s your reason(s) for running?