Map Assignment

This a route I have found here at school that I like and do with a friend.

http://www.mapmyrun.com/route/us/clinton/888210607991

Emily's Running Route

I do this route at home sometimes.

This is Why I Run...

My whole life I've been in love with the water. I've swam since I could walk. I never thought there would be a better feeling than after a swimming workout. But then my freshmen year I ran crosscountry. At first I hated it, every minute of it, but as my body got use to hitting the pavement I started to love it...and to need it. My relationship with running has been on and off the past four years, but this year I've decided to really commit. So, why do I run? I feel free. When I run, it's just me and the road. I love the rhythm of my heart beating fast and the wind on my face. Sometimes it's tough getting through a run, but the after effect is always worth it. I feel energized and alive. We all do something to keep sane, and staying active is my stress reliever, my pain reliever, and it never fails to put a smile on my face. So I guess I run because it keeps me healthy and happy :)

Why I Run?

As a kid I found myself running to the play ground instead of walking mostly because I was excited to be playing outside but also because I enjoy running. Instead of swinging with all the other 5th grade girls and gossiping about boys with cooties, I race boys in the field. As a kid I played just about every sport: soccer, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, cheerleading, and swimming. I believe if I hadn't played so many sports as a child I wouldn't enjoy exercising and running as much as I do today. When I entered middle school I joined the track team, this was the point I first decided I loved to run. When I say I love to run most of the time I mean short distances. I succeed more at the 200 meter distance rather than 2 miles. Recently I have found myself running further distances just for exercise. Running gives me time to think and time to myself, which I value greatly.

Map My Run

http://www.mapmyrun.com/user/549473964553/

why i run.

Running to me used to always seem like a chore. I played volleyball all through out middle and high school, and normally when something went wrong we had to run. It would either be numerous laps around the gym or suicides that went on forever. In the summer during training and work outs running was always a must. Our coach would always make up crazy work outs that would push us all to our limits. Now that i don't play a sport I have to teach myself not to hate it and i'm trying to enjoy running.

Why I run

The reason i run is to clear my head. When i run i don't concentrate on anything except for finishing my run. If i've been stressed i'll go for a run and for that 45 minutes or so i'll be stress free. I guess this is because i concentrate so on hard on my breathing and my stride. This isn't the only reason i run though i also need the exercise. After i get done running i feel alot better about myself. I feel like i've actually done something, it gives me better self esteem i suppose.