I have been thinking about writing about why i run for a while, i have had so many thoughts running through my head (no pun intended). I thought it was the perfect time to reflect on why i run as i prepared for my first 100km ultramarathon this past weekend.

I have heard some people say to me you are crazy, weird or fanatical about running that far or why would you do that? Maybe i am a bit crazy (but aren’t we all?). We all have activities or things in our life we are passionate about and mine is running (apart from my family and friends).

I run for so many reasons...

I run because i can. There are so many people who are unable to. I plan to run or walk for as long as i can and continue to run for those who are unable to.

The joy i experience when i lace up my sneakers and head out on the trail ( or road) brings a smile to my face. I love the chance to enjoy the great outdoors, the peace and quiet of the trails, listening to the sounds of the birds and local fauna or the wind rustling through the trees. I love the feeling of the twigs breaking under your feet or sound of your heavy breathing as you reach the peak of the hill climb. Plus enjoying the views from those very same peaks and taking in the sights across the landscape for as far as the eye can see.