Why I Run, and You May Want to?

Why Be More Active

It would take counting the fingers on both hands to add up the reasons I run. It may seem funny, but I believe by speeding up, life slows down, which seems more important the older I get. Running relaxes me, if not during it, afterward for sure. It removes the anxiety of thinking about the minor daily problems we all incur, and even more so of the state of the world, which is another thing that has more meaning as I age. I can’t help but worry about the world we will hand off to my grandkids someday. Once again, the good news is that running puts me more “in the moment,” and when the day’s trek is over, less consternation comes about things I have little control over. I give thanks to God for a healthy body so far.

Many other advantages come with a physically active lifestyle, including the discipline and dedication one must exhibit. In addition, it helps me feel as I always want to look at myself – as an athlete. Along with a healthy lifestyle, my self-confidence improves, as well as a more positive life outlook.

Then, the most gratifying benefit of running shows up, perhaps not every time out on the trail, but often –the mental stimulation. Physical exercise makes my brain thrust into a higher gear; it brings out my cerebral functioning by helping me think, imagine, create, love, pray, reminisce, hope, and feel alive. So many great ideas come while moving that fail to show up sitting and writing, which is reason enough to get moving.

The message I am trying to get across is not to wait for inspiration to become more active, get moving, and notice how the inspiration comes to you. It’s a beautiful thing, and be aware many ways exist to be physically involved, and it doesn’t mean you have to run a marathon.

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