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Fitness, Fitness related, For the soul - Anupriya kapur - March 2, 2017

It’s been over 5 years since I started running. And over the years the reasons for running have evolved too. It began with a quest to find myself. I started respecting and loving myself a little more every time I ran. I needed to run to have conversations with myself. The more I ran the more I understood about how much more capable I am of everything else. Then came a time when I ran for speed. I loved it and I wanted to get better and I wanted to prove myself. But I realised I was trying to prove myself to others and seeking validation. I think that’s where I got robbed of the joy that comes from running. I was achieving PBs but I wasn’t truly happy. And you can’t ever be truly happy if you are trying to do things for others. And that revelation was enough for me to take a step back from running. Now I have chosen to only run for myself, when I really want to and when it really makes me happy. I don’t know if this is what happens when you evolve as a recreational runner but it has definitely happened to me. And since then somethings have changed –

1) Pace doesn’t bother me at all. As long as I’m enjoying my run is all that matters.

2) Others’ pace also doesn’t matter anymore. I only feel happy when I see someone else happy.

3) I don’t think stopping to help someone during a run or because I have to stop to tie my laces or to pet a dog, will spoil my run.

4) I don’t feel that I will “forget how to run” anymore. I’m not smug about it but I’m not insecure either. Deep inside I know I will be able to build up for a long distance when I really want to.

5) I don’t constantly reward myself after a good run. Basically, I don’t binge anymore after a good run.

6) I don’t berate myself for a bad run. I take it as it comes. Some days are good and some simply bad and there’s no point in wasting time mulling over it.

7) I don’t try to keep running in circles to get in those extra 100 meters to round off my run to a 5km or a 10km. I’m happy irrespective.

 

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  • Jagriti Sharma March 2, 2017 at 12:15 pm

    A very educative blog this is with respect to fitness concerns!

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  • Mike Keshwar March 2, 2017 at 1:25 pm

    Yup this is the Nirvana that running is ultimately suppose to bring to you.
    An awesome write up Anupriya … thanks for sharing this.

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    • Anupriya kapur March 9, 2017 at 2:09 pm

      Thanks Mike 🙂

      Reply
  • Ruchika March 2, 2017 at 1:51 pm

    It’s always amazing to read ur write up. This particular one is V inspiring what I wanted to hear at this moment…. Run for yourself and not others. Would really like to meet you someday!!

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    • Anupriya kapur March 9, 2017 at 2:09 pm

      Hey it’s a small world, we will definitely meet. And thank you so much 🙂

      Reply
  • Panchali Ghosh March 2, 2017 at 3:27 pm

    Running for me has always been ME time. Others pace, distance nothing bothers me…I just run for myself . There is a smile on my face post a run so really don’t know what is a good or a bad run. I just know running makes me very very happy. It has really helped to let go a lot of things which was unknowingly bogging me.

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    • Anupriya kapur March 9, 2017 at 2:10 pm

      That’s so awesome Panchali and thanks for sharing your thoughts 🙂

      Reply
  • Dily March 2, 2017 at 6:32 pm

    Nice…

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    • Anupriya kapur March 9, 2017 at 2:10 pm

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  • kastu March 2, 2017 at 8:39 pm

    Another very insightful thought depicted wonderfully Anu…Indeed your words speak the true essence and happiness that running brings.It’s a far cry from the crazy running trend that has caught up today as a “fashion statement” huh!!!……keep spreading the joy 🙂

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    • Anupriya kapur March 9, 2017 at 2:11 pm

      Thanks so much Kastoori..yeah the crazy running trend is more harmful than good for the body. I hope people will learn from their mistakes just like we did.

      Reply
  • Venkat March 3, 2017 at 4:15 am

    You have captured my thoughts and given it form! Feeling so gratified that another soul thinks exactly like me. This is one addiction I would like to get out of…Run every day and keep the doctor away!

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    • Anupriya kapur March 9, 2017 at 2:11 pm

      Thank you so much 🙂 More power

      Reply
  • Naved Iqbal March 4, 2017 at 9:00 pm

    The passion of running has been described in true sense…

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    • Anupriya kapur March 9, 2017 at 2:11 pm

      Thank you so much 🙂

      Reply
  • Rishi Asthana May 3, 2017 at 3:06 pm

    This is a motivational write up. I liked it very much. I went in flash back when I used to run daily and I made it a habit. I could not live without running even a single. If not possible in the morning, I used to go for a run in the evening. Now is a time when I don’t even think of doing this. Busy life, laziness, stress all have surrounded me.
    I am going to start it again. Thanks for sharing.

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