Why I Run

While sitting down to write this, I found myself having problems pinpointing a specific, individual reason for why I run. There are numerous reasons. The first of which is my love for athleticism. Running is the simplest and purest form of exercise. What better way to stay in shape and cleanse your bodies of impurities than to run? The second reason I run is because it cleanses the mind. I’ve heard it said that one of the main reasons one needs eight hours of sleep a night is for your mind to incoherently "soak up" the memories of that day. I think running has that same power of recollection. Whenever I run it helps me remember what assignments are due and what needs to be accomplished that day. I also run to relax. Running can be an excellent relaxation tool. An easy jog can seemingly clear away the stress of each day. Anxiety just seems to vanish with every sweat drop that falls. Lastly, I run because of my intense competitive nature. Competition and the energy that arrives from that captivate me in every way. I am sure there are many more reasons, but these are the fundamentals for why I run.