Why?
2010 August 26
Not because of races.
Not for the sacred red corral.
Not even for post race cupcakes.
But because it turns my gray skies blue.
And that my friends is why I love to run.
What turns your gray skies blue?
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Running turns my grey skies blue also! It’s the best stress relief and way to relax and calm down.
Running works for me too.
Also, random phone calls/emails/text messages/facebook notes from friends who I haven’t heard from in awhile. My parents who love me no matter how snippy I can be.
Running is great for me. But while healing from a running injury talking to great friends is doing the trick.
Wow. I love this!! Check out this youtube vid on the same topic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eXqAWjJ_dE
Amazing video!
A good kiss, a starbucks mocha, a coal fire and a book . . .
Running definitely doesn’t have the same effect on me! I would say doing a good round of weights, or yoga, or a good elliptical sweat session, turns my grey sky blue. Other than that, my morning oats definitely makes me nice and perky, perhaps turning my grey sky blue as well
Have a great weekend!
The confidence and energy I feel during and after a workout. That’s what keeps me going, and going, and going…
Post race cupcakes????? Where do I sign up?
Great post! Running definitely puts everything in perspective for me, clears my head, and turns my sky blue!
Running works for me, too, but also yoga/meditation, a good book, a long drawn-out meal, and a tight hug from my hubby.
It gives me attainable goals and helps relieve stress. It is a group work out, but an individual sport. I train with great people, but I’m only battling myself. The way I feel after a long run can’t be duplicated in anything else I’ve tried! The high!
Cupcake trucks, haa. Of course a good solid run by myself. Or my sharing a spoonful of peanut butter with my pup:)
Aww I love this. I still have yet to go to the cupcake truck, btw. Running outside on a gorgeous day certainly turns my grey sky blue.
What turns my gray skies blue? An epic love story and of course a run!
love this post…continue turning your gray sky blue
I would run just for the cupcakes I think!
Beautiful pic & sentiments!!!
Love this post and the pics! Very inspiring. I registered for a few races in Sept and Oct so I’ll let you know about the red corral thing hahaha