Comments on: The Five Reasons Why I Run https://nowandgen.com/2019/04/24/the-five-reasons-why-i-run/ Fri, 08 Apr 2022 04:56:55 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.9 By: Jessica Lozano https://nowandgen.com/2019/04/24/the-five-reasons-why-i-run/#comment-109113 Fri, 08 Apr 2022 04:56:55 +0000 https://nowandgen.com/?p=3830#comment-109113 Hi Gen,
Reviewing this article is a great motivation for me and very inspiring. I’ve been somewhat in a funk, feeling stuck and overwhelmed. I came to this site to read something to help me get out of it. I just got a new treadmill so this was perfect to read again. Thank you again and I hope you and your family are doing well.
All the best,
Jess

]]> By: Line https://nowandgen.com/2019/04/24/the-five-reasons-why-i-run/#comment-33504 Thu, 14 May 2020 19:56:01 +0000 https://nowandgen.com/?p=3830#comment-33504 I run to feel that my body is working! I suffer from chronic migraines and there is so much pain that I can’t control..but I control the running! It is, as you said, empowering.

]]> By: Sierra https://nowandgen.com/2019/04/24/the-five-reasons-why-i-run/#comment-33496 Thu, 14 May 2020 19:26:37 +0000 https://nowandgen.com/?p=3830#comment-33496 In reply to April.

I’ve always wanted to participate in a marathon but like you have always felt I couldn’t do it. Last year I finally took control of my health. I’ve been losing weight and becoming more active. I can’t even run a mile yet, I can barely walk a mile, but it’s more than I could do 6 months ago. I’m hopeful that in another 6 months I will be able to run that mile or more. The fresh air and sunshine are so uplifting. A bonus side effect is I’ve found the more active I am and the more sunshine I get, the more my mental health improves.

Thank you for all your posts and insight. You are an inspiration.

]]> By: Sara https://nowandgen.com/2019/04/24/the-five-reasons-why-i-run/#comment-33248 Wed, 06 May 2020 03:17:10 +0000 https://nowandgen.com/?p=3830#comment-33248 Lovely points!! I wasn’t a huge runner growing up, which I think kinda hurt my dad’s pride a bit. In my young adulthood, however, I started running with more purpose. After reading a pretty inspiring book on running (one my dad owned), I decided I wanted to run 25 miles when I turned 25. People thought I was kidding, so, when my brother and I ran it together, “accomplished” doesn’t even begin to describe what I felt. I really love that I have the ability to run with others (as long as they’re willing). I try to convince my dad every year to join my employer’s 5K, just so I can run with him. Now I’m trying to convince my other brother to run my next birthday challenge with me!

]]> By: #WJ2019: Finding Motivation https://nowandgen.com/2019/04/24/the-five-reasons-why-i-run/#comment-18401 Tue, 09 Jul 2019 22:02:05 +0000 https://nowandgen.com/?p=3830#comment-18401 […] at that time, she had been posting her journey preparing for her 5K race. Genevieve posted about why she runs, and it wasn’t just about being in shape. It was about the way it made her feel and how it […]

]]> By: Misty Coats https://nowandgen.com/2019/04/24/the-five-reasons-why-i-run/#comment-18238 Thu, 27 Jun 2019 05:26:58 +0000 https://nowandgen.com/?p=3830#comment-18238 I use to be an avid runner and want to start again…any advice for an 38 yr old former fitness lover… Who needs this back in her life?

]]> By: Kim https://nowandgen.com/2019/04/24/the-five-reasons-why-i-run/#comment-17065 Wed, 01 May 2019 18:26:32 +0000 https://nowandgen.com/?p=3830#comment-17065 Hi Gen! You are so on point with your reasons for running. I can’t run because I have constant vertigo and cancer, But I walk every nice day and Physically OK day I can. Sadly I can’t go far but I go as far as I can and I push myself just a bit because it gives me a bit of a boost I need to fight more. It is a LONG road for me but I hope to concure it like you have with your Marathon. You did an awesome job on the marathon. Doing things for yourself makes you a better mom also. Keep On Running!!

]]> By: Michelle https://nowandgen.com/2019/04/24/the-five-reasons-why-i-run/#comment-17047 Tue, 30 Apr 2019 19:51:01 +0000 https://nowandgen.com/?p=3830#comment-17047 Your kicking butt and I love it. As a plus size girl who lifts weights almost every day I feel so strong! I wish Lululemon carried bigger sizes, us bigger girls love their stuff too.

]]> By: Cat Sutcliffe https://nowandgen.com/2019/04/24/the-five-reasons-why-i-run/#comment-17046 Tue, 30 Apr 2019 19:47:25 +0000 https://nowandgen.com/?p=3830#comment-17046 I’ve not ran for over 20 years, My son is 9 an daughter 4 are my motivation to run and be healthier after losing their Dad they need me to be Healthy. I am so happy running now i enjoy setting new targets, my son always asks how was your run ? Did I get my goal for the day? When I’m tired and want to miss a run he reminds me why I’m doing this . I love my kids their my reason to want to do better and achieve my goals no matter how small. My mental health is much better running it gives me a great boost of endorphins I feel alive an invigorated after each run . Your strava club has helped with positive motivation and support from all who have signed up. Well done to Jared an yourself for your own amazing achievements whilst on your marathon journey.

]]> By: Dayna https://nowandgen.com/2019/04/24/the-five-reasons-why-i-run/#comment-17044 Tue, 30 Apr 2019 18:47:50 +0000 https://nowandgen.com/?p=3830#comment-17044 Congrats again on the Boston Marathon…you were in beast mode! Also, thank you for your kind words prior to starting. I was the girl who thanked Jared for his AKF inspiration…and have lost 95 lbs so far. I started a 5k training program this year…to incorporate something new into the routine and ended up loving it more than I ever thought. Right now…I’m working on a 10k training program…hopefully leading to a half marathon next year at DisneyWorld. I run because nothing else gives me that type of workout…I’ve never sweat so much in my life. But being able to see how my endurance has increased…seeing how it has changed my body…I love it!!

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