Why We Run?

From @Jessiefit - South Carolina October 7, 2012

Rungordorun,

Correr es: Alegria, felicidad, campaƱerismo, solidararidad, esfuerzo y sobre todo VIDA! Es un deporte donde nos iguala a todos, por esta razon nos une!

Running is: Joy, happiness, friendship, solidarity, effort and above all LIFE! It is a sport where we are all equal, therefore unites us!!!

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From Racine R. - California October 5, 2012

RunGordoRun,

I've been a gordita my whoooole life and I'm tired of it! I'm tired of being the chubby one. I decided recently that its time for a change. NOW.  I don't want to get any older unhappy with my pansa. Its time to see whats underneath.  I don't want to wear sweaters in the summer anymore!

I am really new to running; I started in August and now I'm addicted. I'm not the best or the fastest runner but slow motion is better than no motion.  I have my first half marathon in a few weeks and I am soooo excited.  I do not care to win or even finish with a great time, I just want to prove to myself that I am capable of completing it.  I can do this!  

I run for me. And I am trying to get my neighborhood gorditas to join me.  Running is the bomb and I have been sharing my new found love with whoever will listen to me.  

When I saw this blog I smiled.  I was thrilled to see a running site that did not feature just stories on 100th time marathon runners, 5 minute miles,  or six pack abs- that's certainly not me.  While those photos and stories are awesome and great for motivation on what I can become, they are not who I am now; I'm just a little gordita who is trying her best.  So, thanks RunGordoRun for creating a space for REAL people, who run. 

Racine R

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