Do I need an aim?

[Slowrun]

Just back from a run and was asked by my visiting in laws what the aim of all this running was. I couldn't really answer as I don't have a goal. I don't intend to do an organised 5k, go further, go faster, lose weight or any of the things normally quoted.

I realised I wasn't doing anything anymore that raised my heart rate and my children were getting faster than me (oldest is a small 10 year old). Didn't want the expense of a gym or class so started c25k in Feb.

I sleep better, think better and generally feel better. That's enough.

[Klangmeister Graduate]

One of the incidental aims of your running is that when in laws ask what the point of it all is you don’t feel belittled! Well done x

[Whatsapp Graduate]

Sounds like your aim it to keep fit and live a long, healthy life. Best aim of all really.

[Hotheels Graduate]

Sounds like your aim is to be happy and healthy 😁

Take that, in-laws!!! 👊

[Slowrun Graduate in reply to Hotheels]

They were sat on the sofa moaning about their health......

Next they'll be sorting out their weekly pill assortment.

They are only a couple of years older than my parents but seem like a generation above in thinking. Mine go to the gym and do yoga!

[icklegui Graduate in reply to Slowrun]

Crikey, it would have taken restraint for me, in that case, not to say 'to not end up like you'.

Two sibling relatives of mine are a couple of years apart, but the older one seems SO much older - activity and mindset make all the difference.

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

The aim... to outlive them!! 🤣🤣🤣

Seriously though, it's a bit frustrating when asked this question. Why do we do anything? 🤔 Because we have to or want to is why. 👍😁💪

[southlundon Graduate]

Good heart health in addition to everything you’ve said! And I find that it takes some of the guilt out of the custard creams too when I’ve been for a run 😉

[Slowrun Graduate in reply to southlundon]

Cake is definitely on the cards for this afternoon. And it's big mixed grill for tea! Mmmmmm

[southlundon Graduate in reply to Slowrun]

Ooh what sort of cake?

[Slowrun Graduate in reply to southlundon]

It was coffee and walnut sat by the canal. I had to run there though as boys decided to go on their balance bike and scooter!

[southlundon Graduate in reply to Slowrun]

You deserve an extra slice for that then 😋

[Goforitmama Graduate]

Good for you! Sleep better, think better and feel better! Sounds perfect!

I love the way it starts my day too, but some people will never understand us.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

You only need an aim to run if you’re also throwing a javelin!

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

🤣🤣🤣🤣👏👏👏👍

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

I think sleeping, thinking and feeling better are perfect aims for an exercise regime. Along with that you have probably reduced your risk of a whole host of conditions associated with inactivity and should you succumb to a critical illness, as I did, you will be in the best possible condition to fight your way through.

It's a no brainer really.