May as well ... 2014

[Charliecat5]

As a newbie, I find this conversation fascinating as I am currently trying to get to grips with what it is that motivates me to run, and I am yet to reach a conclusion. This isn't a problem as I am quite enjoying the journey, even though I don't know where it is taking me.

I found 'Feet in the Clouds' a hugely inspiring and a book I know I will read again and again, but I would have to say that I am struggling with 'Run Free'. I am currently about a third of the way through and find it somewhat up its own ... ...

Having said that, I do get the idea of free running as this is a prime motivator for me (but I do like my stats as well). It's just that I find the book a little patronising... It's easy for Askwith to have his views when he has already achieved so much and has experienced, with some passion, most of the ages of running, and of course, having achieved what he has achieved, he is entitled to have the views he does... but for those of us like me, we need to find our own way and do it our own way.

Ultimately, I'm with Sweder... It doesn't really matter why we run (or bike for that matter) as long as we are getting out there with a smile on our faces.