running

Why the hell do I run? I've been doing it off and on for more than a year now with no idea why. I think I started it because my friend did it and I wanted to see if I could too. It has since evolved into something more personal; I enjoy every time I go further than I had previously.

Is it a competition with myself? No. I am not aiming to beat myself or anyone else, nor do I have a set goal in mind. Part of a healthy lifestyle? Hardly! I eat like crap and it shows. Is it stress-reducing? Not especially, since it is difficult (I sometimes run 10+ miles at a time) and time-consuming. I suppose I am proud of it though I know it is no accomplishment. I have a sneaking suspicion I substitute it for real personal progress, falsely measuring my self-worth by the distance covered.