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A pie chart labelled "Reasons why I Run"
Taking up a small amount, less than a quarter combined, are "to look good", "to be strong", and (least of all) "to be fit". Taking up the vast majority of the pie is "to be also in physical pain, besides my existential suffering".
All of those reasons, but 90% so that i can eat a stupid amount of food
I started running 120km weeks last year and one of the hardest parts of the training was eating enough
Why I run: because it makes me feel slightly less like shit all the time, and makes me feel rested after 9 hours sleep instead of 12. The fact that it sucks and, deep down, I feel like I deserve pain, merely serves as a motivation to get up and actually do it.
"To forget about my existential suffering."
Why I run: 50% calorie burning aka foodz 40% it's fun, the easy runs 10% it's healthy
We choose to run and do the other things not because it is easy, but because it is hard.
So I can eat cake without guilt.
Outsider looking in... 99% because something is chasing me!
Why I run: 100% To get my shot of endorphins
Why I run: 90% to finally not be bothered by anyone and have a quiet time for myself
Why I run: to not feel shame while eating