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So, I'm an inconsistent runner. The problem is running in the winter. I hate the cold and hate running in snow and ice. On the morning drive to work I'll see those die-hard runners plowing through drifts ordelicately tip-toeing across patches of snow packed ice. Shaking my head I'll smile and wait for spring to give me the motivation to get out, lace up my shoes, and take off... |
The benefits of running are well-documented and diverse, ranging from helping to control weight and blood pressure, to reducing stress and alleviating depression. But what brings each of us as individuals to running? It's easy to see the motivation of a gifted athlete, but why does the average person lace up their shoes, day after day, year after year?
Here at Run My Route, we'd like to explore what keeps you coming back to the track ... or the road, or bike path, or hiking trail ...