It’s that time of year again. That time when we go ape-crazy on social media proclaiming our undying love of all things sweaty and run-tastic. It’s National Running Day and I’m totally giving in.
Today I toast not only the physical benefits, but all of the stories that come with every run and the adventures they send you on. The medal rack Chicken Face got me is not just a proclamation of finishes, but a library of stories, trials and triumphs over the past 10+ years.
It’s a collection of adventures and friendship, independence and reflection, and the miles that helped shape who I am today. More recently, it’s been my time to simply think about a lot of upcoming changes.
So for that, I salute you running.
If you’re looking for a way to celebrate National Running Day, the folks at Timex are doing a fun campaign: simply tweet or Instagram with the hashtag #IMARUNNER. Timex will be giving away 60 Timex Ironman watches at random to runners who use the hashtag on National Running Day. In return for each eligible submission, Timex will also donate $5, up to $15,000, toward One Fund Boston. You can also enter by submitting a photo or story directly on the Timex Sports Facebook page “#IMARUNNER Tab.”
How are you celebrating today?
Happy National Running Day and Happy Running!
Happy National Running Day to you too!
Yay!! Happy running to you as well! I absolutely love your medal rack. Where did you have it done? I am still struggling to find a solution to my stack of medals hanging from the corner of my mirror.
Dang it – I asked my husband and he can’t remember. I’ll see if I can find it.
I celebrated by running 6 miles this morning and sprinting my last 2. I felt so free, lucky, and humbled to be a runner. I think I may go for another quick run tonight to get some miles in the heat 😉
Unfortunately I can’t clebrate because my physical therapist would probably kill me. My hip is still in no shape to run 🙁 It’s offically been a month since I last ran (The Ave 1/2) and am itching to get back to it. Running for me is a challenge but one that lets me be free and leave all my negative thoughts out on the trail or pavement. I miss the feeling of finishing a run. And my routes. damn.
Love the medal rack!!