Why do I run?

Was just posting my runs to my NikePlus site and seeing how I'm doing - just over 150km to go to hit the 1000km milestone so that should be my year end goal! 8 weeks less than 20k per week seems acheivable right now- although the dark nights might prove otherwise.

Also got to thinking about why I run and how sometimes it's so easy to just get out and run and feel the freedom of running and other times it is just so damn tough.

I need motivation sometimes, guilt factor sayings like this one help....
"Right now, someone, somewhere who is busier than you is working out."

and the poster I had on my wall as a teenager which I think we got in Florida...

Why do I run?
'Tain't no mystery --
Wanna have a good
Medical history.
Doctor told me
Runnin' is great --
Helps them blood cells
Circulate,
Great for the lungs,
Great for the ticker,
Can't nothin' getcha
In better shape quicker.
Feels so healthy,
Feels so sweet,
Pumpin' my arms
And flappin' my feet,
Moldin' my muscles,
Firmin' my form,
Pantin' like a pack mule,
Sweatin' up a storm.
Keeps me youthful,
Keeps me loose,
Tightens my tummy
And shrinks my caboose,
Beats bein' sluggish,
Beats bein' lazy --
Why do I run?
Maybe I'm crazy!

by Ed Cunningham

But my main reason for keeping fit and healty is not to live longer but.....

"To really live while I'm alive!"