i run because

You may or may not know me as a runner.

I haven't always been this way--it's really just been a few years that I've been running.

There's not always time for it, I don't always feel like it,

but it's one of the best things I do for myself.

I run because I have to

I run because I like to

I run because I'll either be sore or sorry the next day

I run to eat

I run to sweat

I run to hear my heart pound in my ears

I run because it's cheaper than therapy

I run because I'm a runner

I run instead of doing chores

I run because it's hard

I run because it's easy

I run to prove something

I run to be proud

I run because I want to be fast

I run because I want to be skinny

I run because I want to be strong

I run because life is stressful

I run because work is stressful

I run because it's cheaper than shopping

I run for the scenery

I run because I see things differently

I run from doubt, self hate, and fear

I run because I really really really like dessert

I run because it's quiet

I run because there will be a day when I can't run

I run because I'm busy

I run because the stronger I am, the better I feel