The other day I came home from a run and threw my sweaty running clothes into the clothes basket. I looked at that basket as it was almost overflowing with just running clothes from the past week and I thought to myself Geeze if I didn't run, I wouldn't have so much laundry. Amen, right?
So of course it got me thinking, what else?
If I didn't run... I'd be saving a lot of money on running gear and race registration.
If I didn't run... I'd have a lot less aches and pains.
If I didn't run... my feet might look a little better, maybe.
If I didn't run... I'd have a lot more time to work on other life goals.
If I didn't run...I would have saved a boat load of money on physical therapy.
If I didn't run...I'd have a lot more room in my closet.
All that sounds pretty good, right?
But.........
If I didn't run ...I would miss out on meeting so many great runner friends.
If I didn't run... I wouldn't have such an appreciation for the outdoors.
If I didn't run... I may not have ever had the desire to visit some of the places I have.
If I didn't run... I would have missed out on a lot of fun family moments.
If I didn't run... I would miss out on the feeling of accomplishment through doing hard things.
If I didn't run... My world would be a whole lot smaller.
Finish this statement with one of your own.
If I didn't run........
-M
We are linking up with the gals from TOTR.
If I didn't run, I would probably have to punch somebody. (JK!)
ReplyDeleteIf I didn't run, I would have missed out on so many amazing experiences, and my life would be a lot poorer.
If I didn't run I'd probably have Type II diabetes by now.
ReplyDeleteIf I didn't run, I"d probably be an alcoholic. Sad but true.
ReplyDeleteIf I didn't run, I would not be happy.
ReplyDeleteI was going to say, there's a lot more on the other side of that - glad you filled in those blanks too :)
ReplyDeleteIf I didn't run, my pile of race t-shirts would be so much smaller & then what would I wear to bed?
If I didn't run, I would always be wondering what else I am capable off... but because I run, I'm not scared of everything.
ReplyDeleteAmen, sister. If I didn't run, I would have less confidence and I would miss pushing myself physically.
ReplyDeleteOTOH, I actually kind of miss the free time I had this winter when I wasn't running!
If I didn't run, I would be out drinking with Wendy. Seriously.
ReplyDeleteI love all of your "if I didn't" reasons. :)
I think that about the laundry a lot :) But I know my mental and physical health would suffer without running.
ReplyDeleteIf I didn't run, I'd have no idea of just how much I can accomplish doing a sport
ReplyDeleteI'd go crazy. It helps me deal with stress and process the day.
ReplyDeleteIf I didn't run I would be lonely and friendless and have zero confidence.
ReplyDeleteIf I didn't run I would have missed out on meeting some really great people who became good friends!
ReplyDeleteGreat post!!
I think that if I didn't run, I would have zero confidence. :-)
ReplyDeleteIf I didn't run, I would probably have much higher cholesterol and much bigger clothes :)
ReplyDeleteFun post! If I didn't run I'd be very sad and have lots of time! lol
ReplyDeleteI would have a lot more free time and weigh less but I would have not met the great people I now call friends. I definitely feel younger, stronger, and more fit thanks to running.
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