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TranscriptionA 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".

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 19 hours ago* (last edited 19 hours ago)

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

[–] [email protected] 5 points 22 hours ago

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.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 23 hours ago

"To forget about my existential suffering."

[–] [email protected] 2 points 23 hours ago

We choose to run and do the other things not because it is easy, but because it is hard.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

So I can eat cake without guilt.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

Outsider looking in... 99% because something is chasing me!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago

Why I run: 50% calorie burning aka foodz 40% it's fun, the easy runs 10% it's healthy

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago

Why I run: 100% To get my shot of endorphins

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

Why I run: 90% to finally not be bothered by anyone and have a quiet time for myself

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

Why I run: to not feel shame while eating