Why I Run by Muhammad Raza

 Why I Run

by: Muhammad Raza

Life is hard. There is always something to worry about. Grades, extracurriculars, family, and friends are all obligations that my peers and I face daily. This is why many partake in activities that take their mind off their day-to-day activities. Some people like to play video games, others like to watch movies, and I like to run. While running may seem like something that is only done by extremely fit athletes who can endure large amounts of physical and mental pain, it can actually be a fulfilling hobby for so many different people.

When I’m on a run, I always tend to forget about the things that are usually always in the back of my mind. Whether it’s a bad test grade or a mean conversation I had with someone close to me, running always seems to take the stress away from an issue and help me relax. Also, I feel like the most fun I have when running is when I’m not trying to push myself, and am just going for a leisurely jog. This illustrates the fact that running does not need to be hard, and can still be enjoyable no matter how fit one is. To continue, one of the things that keeps me wanting to run more and more is seeing myself improve over the course of weeks and months. One day, running for a certain amount of time or at a certain speed feels very hard, but a few weeks later it is manageable. Slowly watching yourself improve and adapt makes you want to push yourself to your limits to see what you are truly capable of. The last thing that makes running so enjoyable is the community. Wherever you go there will always be people who want to run, whether it be as a hobby, to improve fitness, or for a team, the other plethora of runners out there make you feel like a part of something bigger. This is why I run.