I don’t run for medals. I don’t run for racing shirts or fancy gear. I don’t run for PRs. I don’t run for weight loss. I don’t run for popularity or recognition. I don’t even run for fitness. I’ll tell you why I do run though…
I run because there is no sweeter taste than that of fresh air
I run because nature paints colors that beat out any 3D movie or HDR photo
I run because when the breeze hits my face I feel peaceful and free
I run to be the only moving thing in a landscape of stillness
I run because it makes the smallest moments last an eternity
I run to sightsee
I run because there is nothing that calms me more than miles of open country roads
I run for that moment when the sun comes up and all of the world awakens
I run for the view at the top of the mountain
And the view looking up from a grassy mattress
I run because my favorite smell is forest
And there is something magical about being around water
I run because I can see the sunrise and set a million different ways
I run because I love the city before everyone wakes up
I run to explore
And I believe, despite what people may say, the trail never ends…
