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If you run, why?

82 replies

tamade · 29/06/2026 16:24

I started running to improve fitness, health and longevity. But I just realized that now I run for the views. Literally knew it would be a beautiful evening and could not wait to get out amongst it. 11.5km this route.
What about you?

If you run, why?
If you run, why?
If you run, why?
If you run, why?
If you run, why?
OP posts:
EasternStandard · 29/06/2026 17:06

The music feels great when running. For keeping weight off too. Feels good after.

BecauseofyouIlearntnottotrust · 29/06/2026 16:59

I started running in my late 40s. Am late 50s now.
Started because I was concerned about getting older and not having done any exercise for years. Knew it was going to catch up with me. Hated the idea of any sort of exercise.

Now I run because no matter how unwilling I am setting off and no matter whether It’s a good run or an absolutely awful one I always without fail come home feeling calmer, happier and more settled.

Vroomfondleswaistcoat · 29/06/2026 16:52

It's great for my ADHD, calms me down. I can also take the dog with me and kill two birds with one stone; it's great for my fitness and that helps my asthma (which is now almost non-existent), it's gorgeous out in the countryside on a nice day, and I've now got legs to die for!

All this at nearly 66, can't be bad (unless it's hailing/freezing/dark/raining hard, when I still go even though I really don't want to and the dog hides under her blanket on the couch).

WillAdvicePls · 29/06/2026 16:50

My anxiety. Helps me regulate.

hugasaurus · 29/06/2026 16:43

Being outside in nature, the way I feel after a run, time to listen to music and just ‘be’, the great atmosphere of races, social element of my run club, and how running fitness translates into functional life fitness.

There’s nothing better to me on a lovely day than lacing up my shoes and running through the beautiful countryside around me, seeing the birds and animals, listening to my music, then coming home and feeling fantastic.

Ipsevenenabibas · 29/06/2026 16:41

It makes me feel free.

Houseplantqueen · 29/06/2026 16:38

I run for all-round fitness, but after a few years realised it is also great for my mental health, it clears my head and my thoughts can range wherever.