I have often had the question ask of me…’why do you run?’.  Although there is not a simple answer there are several good reasons (and I won’t even use health).  It has been speculated that 1/100th of a percent of Americans run marathons.  I have run marathons for over 10 years and have enjoyed most of them.  Here is my top 10 list for why I run:

1. It gives me an activity that I can enjoy with my kids…how you ask?…with my triple stroller (that’s how we roll)

2. It gives me an excuse to go outside and breathe mostly fresh air.

3. I have to get up early anyway…may as well run 🙂

4. It affords me the luxury of eating Blue Bell ice cream…although I am noticing that I need to slow down on my consumption (at my age)

5. I like to sweat…really I do…makes me happy.

6. Great sense of accomplishment.

7. I like bling…and every time I complete a marathon I get more of it.

8. Free t-shirts filled with advertisements…if you are a runner you get plenty of them.

9. Marathon S.W.A.G. is some of the best stuff.  I am certain I have 10 year old Icy Hot packets I have not even touched!

10. If you listen to the OC Supertones you can’t help but move…or in my case run!