Running Races
Written on September 23, 2007
This morning I ran the Koman Race for a Cure in San Francisco with a bunch of friends. It was a short 5K race where the top finishers were almost done before I had even gotten past the starting line (whoops…should have paid more attention to the announcer).
Needless to say, it was more fun than race for me. Now I am a competitive person, but I don’t run all that fast. So what has kept me into running since I did a marathon a few years back , besides the philanthropic aspects of charity runs and my need to lose some pounds, has been a mystery to me. Logically, it would be easier to donate directly to the causes and work with a personal trainer to shape up.
This morning I solved the mystery for myself. It is fun to run / race because of the people you run / train with, the people watching during the race, and the concreteness of having something to work towards that you believe in doing (e.g. training for and finishing a race).
What startled me the most about this insight was that I think it applies to why people work where the do. Well at least the folks I know who are excited about their careers and companies.
Filed in: life.
Glad to visit you on your new home bubba! Also hit me up next time you want to do a local run/race. The did Triathlon down at Poly and still run/do triathlons every so often. I love the atmosphere and general feeling when doing these types of events…everyone is so positive. 50% of the reason I did Triathlon n college was social. Overall there just seems to be good people involved in fitness type events.
Sounds great Kurt! I *think* I’m going to do Wildflower Sprint with a friend…should be a great intro into tri world. Hope all is well with you and the new gig. Let’s get together in the next few weeks…