Why I run: because it makes me feel slightly less like shit all the time, and makes me feel rested after 9 hours sleep instead of 12. The fact that it sucks and, deep down, I feel like I deserve pain, merely serves as a motivation to get up and actually do it.
this post was submitted on 22 Feb 2025
157 points (100.0% liked)
Running
2841 readers
1 users here now
A place for runners.
founded 2 years ago
MODERATORS
Why I run: 50% calorie burning aka foodz 40% it's fun, the easy runs 10% it's healthy
"To forget about my existential suffering."
Why I run: 100% To get my shot of endorphins
So I can eat cake without guilt.
Why I run: 90% to finally not be bothered by anyone and have a quiet time for myself
All of those reasons, but 90% so that i can eat a stupid amount of food
I started running 120km weeks last year and one of the hardest parts of the training was eating enough
Outsider looking in... 99% because something is chasing me!
We choose to run and do the other things not because it is easy, but because it is hard.
Why I run: to not feel shame while eating