Personal Narrative: How Running Affects My Life

It is one of the best ways to let out stress and anger, but in a positive, non-violent way. It also helps with improving a person’s self-esteem. Individual accomplishments such as running farther than usual, or finishing a hard workout can help a person feel a sense of pride and happiness. It can also help people strive to be better, not just in the next workout, but in the real world. Thanks to running I now have a better perspective in life. I am happier about going about my day and it has helped me strive to be the best person I can

I'm a runner; I always have been and I always will be. Why? I'll tell you why. Running is the one physical activity, the one hobby, the one life style you can have that can change your life in a lot more ways than one. I started running when I was ten years old. I really enjoyed doing it and it was good for me. I started to get into it when my father married what is now my step mother. She was a runner in high school and college and told me about how she enjoyed it. At first I thought the idea was completely absurd, but then I actually tried it. I started to go out on the old county road that I lived on and just run a couple miles. It was fun to me and everything but I never understood why I did it until I grew older. I ran local 5K's and such but never ran to my full potential until I was in junior high. But even then I didn’t take it as serious as I do now. Something about doing something that no one else could at my age was enjoyable. Adults would wonder with amazement as my parents told them about how I would run miles and miles everyday. The most common comment I received was “I don't know how

Running is a good form of aerobic exercise, and there are several benefits for both the body and the mind.

I have an unorthodox relationship with running. As a child, I swore I would never run, that I loathed even the mere idea of running for fun. But now, I find it an escape, a paradise where I can truly be who I am, with no exceptions..

We believe that running is the answer to every question. Running improves your physical fitness, your confidence, and your optimism. Running is the path to truth and joy. It can change your life, and the gear that you choose should reflect these values.

Everyone has a passion. Some people have many passions. Your passion drives you to be the person you are today. I believe for you to get a better understanding of myself you need to know what I live for, and that is running. The last ten years of my life have revolved around the sport of cross country and track and I have literally put my blood, sweat, and tears into distance running.

My mother set the pot on the stove and turned to me. “You’re not varsity. You haven’t achieved anything big. Why do you run?”

He holds out his hand in hope that I go with him, sure enough I come to my senses to go. Walking by his side made me feel safer, believe that there was no evil in this world, to have hope in the fact that my dad will come out alive. Everyone was petrified to what they were seeing, almost with a forlorn feeling in their eyes.

Running is accessible to all and does not require an investment, plus good shoes. Running burns calories and tones your legs.

My first recollection of running was Junior High, my best friend was on the cross country team and she convinced me to go on a run with her. I barely finished and remember thinking I am never doing this again. Almost 10 years later here I am signed up for a marathon! This will be my first marathon, but I ran my first half marathon last year and loved the feeling of all my hard work paying off. I felt like a million bucks! There are so many reasons I love to run, but one of the main reasons I do it is for strength. I love feeling confident in accomplishing my goals, working hard for something, knowing what an incredible tool my body is and knowing I can do anything I put my mind to! I love the mission of the Girls on the Run Southern Utah. I

Half marathons are a blast—from the cheering spectators, fellow runners during the race and the runner’s high, free food and massage that follows the race—it’s an awesome experience. Of course there is the ugly side: the chafing, the nasty Johns near the end of the course, and the disappointment when discovering that you ran, but not the full 13.1 miles (21 K) that you signed up for. For me, that moment came after my first official half marathon race; nevertheless, it was a good foundational experience for me to build on as a recreational athlete.

anyways, I’m not a runner, I’m a fighter. I used to run during football practice in high school, but

Running is the epitome of exercise. With the lack of training or equipment required, it is an easy sport to practice. But many still agree that while it is easy, it is not very fun. It may seem monotonous, too vigorous, or simply boring. While it is known that jogging has many health benefits, the lack of enjoyment may be worse than a lack of exercise for many. Some even believe that running is more harmful than helpful, especially to the bones.

Running is a well-loved workout of several people. In fact, in the United States alone, there are about 65 million people who went running or jogging in 2016. Running is generally good for your body since it does not only help you to lose weight and tone your muscles, but it also improves your mental and emotional health.

I was running through the woods, in a foot of snow, to a destination that I still did not know. The tears running down my face stung my cheeks in the frigid December night. I was scared, angry, lost, and alone. I didn't know why I was running or why I was in the woods; all I knew was to keep running. I couldn't breathe and I felt as if all of the trees were closing in to trap me forever in their icy branches. The only light to guide my wandering was the scattered rays of moonlight through the ominous branches. As I ran, the events of the day flashed through my mind.