Some people run because they have to, some because they want to, some because they are running from their past and some because they’re running to a future. What’s your reason?
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The Good Men Project Sports asked Why We Run?
In this feature series, we share your answers.
Here are the latest five pieces.
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“Any day that I am too busy to run, I am too busy.” — John Bryant
It’s hard to believe we are 25 pieces into this series. We here at GMP Sports have learned a lot about why people run and even more about our readers. Good health and a strong mind have long been associated with physical exercise, but running holds a deeper place in most people’s heart who have the addiction. It’s a way of life, not exercise.
We asked our readers the following questions:
“Why do you run?”
“What are you running from?”
“What are you running towards?”
There have been a ton of great answers and we don’t see it slowing down anytime soon. We are proud to present you with the latest five.
And we’re looking for more. So please send us your submission via email to mkasdan@gmail.com or via Twitter @michaelkasdan #WhyWeRunGMP and #GMPSports. Submissions can also be made through the below comments section or on our Facebook page.
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Why We Run #21: I Run Because I Almost Couldn’t, and Sometimes I Can’t
This is what it’s like to run on deformed hips. But really, it’s not so bad.
Why We Run #22: To Cast Away My Sorrows
Sandy Roffey runs to feel whole again after her loss.
Why We Run #23: A Group That Runs Together, Drinks Together (Or Something Like That)
Kase Johnstun says he runs for the camaraderie and honesty that can only be found in the brutality of those long miles together.
We run because she asked us to run, because she can’t anymore, and we can.
Why We Run #25: Stream Of Consciousness
Because running empties my mind.
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