The Tuesdays on the Run topic this week is a fill-in the blank: The best part of running is_________.
We all know running has MANY benefits. Health, social, mental, physical, adventure, challenge, discipline, endorphins, energy, hello bling…..with so much goodness, how does one even begin to pick the very best thing about it?
I love the peace and solitude of an early morning run where I am cooling down by the time the sun is first rising.
Even the thought of running in faraway places is so exciting. Actually doing it? Even better!
No matter how much we may moan before the starting gun, filling the bucket list with yet another girls’ race weekend proves irresistible every time.
The Best Part of Running?
Most of all, I think I love the confidence I’ve gained since I started running. In fact, I just wrote about confidence here.
There’s something about attempting to do something you’re not entirely sure you can and then working hard and chipping away at it, day by day, one run after another. Crossing that finish line after a long training cycle has to be one of the most fulfilling projects I’ve ever taken on. Without running, I never would have had the confidence or passion to become a running coach. Or attempted to learn to swim. Or dared try a tri, or three. The confidence I have gained through running definitely has a positive impact on other aspects of my life. It truly makes you realize that anything is possible through hard work and never giving up.
Your turn: What’s the BEST part of running? What crazy adventures has running taken you on?
Girls weekends are great when a race is involved. That’s one of my favorite things about running. Making a racecation out of it.
Love this! The confidence build is great! So many things I didn’t think that I could do, I accomplished.
I think exploring is the best part of running. Whether that be on my own or with friends and family being outside and finding new places is just fantastic. And seeing all the changes in the seasons. It’s just not something I would see as much if I didn’t run.
I’m also with you on it giving confidence to do things you never thought possible.
Yes, the confidence we can build from running is huge! I also like early morning solo runs with the sunrise!
The confidence we gain from the goals we accomplish through running is wonderful!
I love running in different locations! I get so excited and the miles fly by. I’m looking forward to running in Colorado in a couple of weeks and then Italy in the spring!!! And YES to the confidence running gives you day after day and year after year. Keep it up!
I love running in new places-such a wonderful way to tour a city! Your pictures are amazing btw! Thanks for hosting!
I agree with you that the best part of running is the confidence!
To me, the best part about running is that there is no “best” part: the best part changes every time you go out. But the feeling at the end, even after a bad run, ultimately is the same. That of 😀
There are so many things about your post I agree with!! For me, the best part about running is the time with my friends and the relationships that have been solidified over a run. It means the world to me!
Love all of this Marcia! And, yes, the confidence gained through running is huge!
Oh yes, that confidence does spill over into all areas of life!
Love the confidence boost running provides! I always feel ready to take on the world after finishing a hard run!
Confidence is a HUGE benefit from running that I wasn’t even banking on!
I love that it’s so universal. I find runners everywhere, and it’s easy to talk about running. OK, non-runners may not like it, but get a couple runners in the room and I think we can talk all day.
I love running for so many reasons but I think the best part of running is that it’s a time where you can really be alone in your thoughts (when running solo!). I can think about life, appreciate the sights around me, it’s really the best escape.
Love this post 🙂 I think my favorite part of a run is the solitude and time to think.
I agree! Adventure (or perhaps Challenge) should be my middle name. Running fills that need for me. We all need to pick and race and do it!
You are rocking the confidence!!! Marcia, this is such a great topic this week and I really could write a book about all the reasons why I love running. I chose the fun side! Thanks for the link up!
I couldn’t agree more. There’s something very special when you actually do the thing you never thought you could.
I agree about the confidence piece. I’ve been successful at lots of things, but something about being a mediocre runner makes me feel like superwoman. 🙂
I love the personal aspect of running and what you can accomplish. It is true we can do what we put our minds to!
Running has taken me on crazy adventures like Ragnar and I have met so many incredible inspiring people. I will be linking up tomorrow with my take on this
The best part of running is…
– the alone time
– the confidence
– the health benefits
The best part of running for me is getting time to myself. I love my family but kids are really stressful sometimes, so getting outside and moving freely is a great feeling. 🙂
So many things and people that are important in my life I encountered first through running.
I completely agree with this! Running has made me so much more confident and accomplished than I ever was before. I love that even though I’m injured I’m able to use what I’ve learned from running to try biking and swimming for my upcoming triathlon! It has given me confidence to try new things and I love that. Thanks for sharing your experience with running!
Agree that running in new and far off places is fun and on early morning runs is a great way to get a close-up view of the touristy areas when no one is around!
Your story really resonates with me – I love to see how you’ve “slipped into the vortex” as you say 🙂 My day is So much better after a run – the new races in new places is certainly a bonus! (or an obsession, depending on how you look at it!)
Great post! There are so many great things about running to name just one would be impossible. But like you I think it does give confidence. But most importantly it’s fun, and when you have a fun way to stay healthy and enjoy hobbies nothing is better!
I think running teaches us patience and in a world run by instantaneous everything, I think we need more patience.
I love the confidence, hitting a running goal, and exploring new places!
I love all the adventure! Running can giving me a new way to look at places. Look at the people you meet and friendships that are formed! It is the best! I had my post all ready- hit save and it disappeared!!! I have never had that happen- not time to start over 🙁
Definitely the alone time. Love it!