There is a popular quote in one of my preferred movies, Morning meal at Tiffany’s, that goes like this: ‘Despite where you go, you’ll constantly wind up Running into yourself.’ I despise to disagree, however running helps me to in fact flee from myself. As I hit the somewhat moist gravel road this early morning, I might breathe in the fresh air and also run away from any tension that I have right currently. I escaped from national politics, choices, despair, scheduling problems, fear as well as dread. I ranged from my unpleasant house and sticky-fingered children. I ran from target dates, ‘must of’s’ and ‘to dos.’ I escaped, simply for a peaceful moment to myself.

After I ran away the stress, I started to discover those significant ‘little points’ that I value. I Appreciated the fresh lawn and the picturesque blue sky against the eco-friendly fallen leaves. I appreciated exactly how my lungs can take in the air and that thud of my heart beating as I began to get a little worn out. I appreciated my bouncy legs! I valued the smell of the damp road, (however not so much the scent of the farm nearby) as well as the colors of the open areas as wind evaded around the individual little wispy weeds, revealing different tones of environment-friendly. I found myself envisioning that soon your houses I passed would transform with Autumn decors, mums, and also pumpkins. I considered the automobiles passing me as well as asked yourself if they were owning to the Farmer’s Market, sporting activities tasks or home. I considered Fall, football video games as well as cider.

Even though I frequently hate running because I just don’t seem like it, today was different. I took pleasure in the run. I appreciated the sweat. I enjoyed all of it. These are the days I think most runners compete. I don’t go to brag concerning just how much or fast I am. I don’t advocate that any individual ever needs to run, particularly if their body will not tolerate it. In reality, I would go as far as to claim that I only run … for me.

That’s why I run.