Why I Run...

One of my colleagues approached me other day to make sure that I knew that he thought I was NUTS! Apparently, he had heard about my Goofy weekend and wanted me to know how he felt about that sort of apparently crazy endeavor. He said, "Why would you do something like that?" Of course, that got me thinking about why I run. So, here's my list...

I RUN
-to clear my mind.
-to reenergize my body.
-to challenge myself mentally and physically.
-to get medals!
-to further the cause of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
-to engage my spirit.
-to make new friends.
-because its fun.
-to compete with myself and watch my improvements.
-to inspire and encourage others.
-because its a great way to travel and see the world.
-because running makes me feel so incredibly good.
-because I can.