I run for my present-day self because, quite simply, running makes me a happier person.
Me (work photo) looking pretty happy I think
I run for my younger, less-empowered self because I now know I can do things I never thought I could do if I work hard and believe in myself.
Me, age 3
Finally, I run for my future, older self because I won’t be able to run forever and I want to make the most of the time I have left. That’s a big one.
Me and my 92-year-old GrandmaI also run for my dog, Fred, who passed away in March. He can’t run and I can. I’m even raising money in his memory by running a Half-Marathon later this week for the SPCA.
And last, but not least, I run for my friends and family. Those people whose lives have been improved a little bit by having a happier version of me around, the most notable being...
...Ian
...my Dad 
...my sister 
...my Mom
Believe it or not, I can be a bit of a handful at times and I think most of my loved one’s would agree I’m more pleasant to be around now that I’m a runner.
16 comments:
great post!
I loved this post and the thought answers about who do you run for especially as you describe yourself in the past, present, and future! I'm glad that you're running because I don't think I would have considered it if I wasn't inspired by you.
Nice post, got me thinking....good luck in the HM!
Fabulous post! we should all take account of why and who we run for. However, I think that most of us, I know I did, would agree with most of what you said and believe that our "whos" are similar to yours...
Wonderfully said. You are lucky to have such a supportive loving family. I've been running since February, reading your blog and twitter feed is a big inspiration for me.
I don't know who is cuter, you or Grandma! God love her! Great post.
thanks Nicole, we all think what you're doing is great!!!!luvyu Mom
all good reasons to run... amazing post. thanks for sharing!
What an amazing and thought-provoking post! Well-put!
Love your post.
I absolutely LOVED your response to "Who Do I Run for?" You are Inspiring and I look forward to following your progress! REMAIN STRONG!
Thanks for stopping by. I think I've heard Nik and Dan from 4FR read one of your emails!
Great post. I run for myself (past, present and future) too!
Wonderful, Nicole! And great photos, also. This is an excellent response (past, present, future). I'd have to agree!
Excellent post! I've noticed the positive effects of your running, including inspiring lazy-bones (like me) to get up and get out there.
I think everyone becomes a better person once they become a runner. I know I did - I think!
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