Reason to Run

My running coach started sending me a "Reason to Run" each day -- one a day for the 100 days before the big race.  This blog post will be an on-going one, so feel free to check back for the updated list.  Most recent will be at the top.

Reason to Run #8 - Run for the road ahead.

Reason to Run #7 - Playing in the Rain: Because the kid inside of you wants to jump in puddles.

Reason to Run #6 - Keep Calm and Run On.

Reason to Run #5 - Boston Strong: "At the end, I just kept thinking, 'Boston Strong. Boston Strong. I was thinking 'Give everything you have. If you get beat, that's it." - Meb Keflezighi after winning the Boston Marathon.

Reason to Run #4 - Count your Blessings: We have a good life and should enjoy it.

Reason to Run #3 -  "The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare." - Juma Ikangaa (Tanzanian winner of the 1989 New York City Marathon).

Reason to Run #2 - Adventure: Seeing where your legs can take you.

Reason to Run #1 - Run for Yourself. You have to start somewhere, might as well start with yourself.