I love the feeling of accomplishment.
I love the feeling of a Runner's High.
I love the feeling of the ground being covered by my feet.
I believe that running is a real sport.
I love knowing that we don't have timeouts, water breaks, and half times.
I love wearing as little as possible.
I love the feeling of the breeze against my face.
I love bursting into that unearthly kick from 300 meters out when I know nobody else is thinking about kicking for another 100 meters.
I love getting no respect.
I love being the Underdog.
I love creating upsets.
I believe in the Prefontaines, the Frank Shorters, the Roger Bannisters, and the Gebersalassie's.
I love the fact that people of all ages can do this sport.
I love running 25 laps,
I love running 12.5 laps, even thought I haven't actually done it,
I love the feeling of knowing I want to.
I love the feeling of the crowd being behind you.
I love running for 15+ miles in the heat.
I love running 10 miles in shin deep snow.
I love running on the beach.
I love running up hills. I love the feeling of throwing up after a good workout.
I love holding on to teammates so that you can keep your balance after a race.
I love that we don't get rained out.
I love bursting that orb inside of me at the exact perfect moment.
I run because the demons inside me tell me to.
I love that our sport can be competed anywhere and at anytime.
I love the feeling of the joy and the woe.
I love looking like a zombie when I am running high mileage.
I love having a good reason to go to bed early.
I love the fact that skinny guys are sexy.
I love that guys in SHORT SHORTS are sexy.
I love the fact that you have to be CRAZY to do it.
I run because there is nothing to lose and nothing to gain.
I love to run because it is what makes me who I am and I will never let anyone tell me to change, because I am a runner, and I sure as hell love it.
I love running most of all because without it, I would lose my mind.
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