I came across this earlier on, thought it was about right:
"I always loved running, it was something you could do by yourself and under your own power. You could go in any direction , fast or slow as you wanted, fighting the wind if you felt like it, seeking out new sights just on the strength of your own feet and the courage of your lungs".
I think that was what I was trying to say on misstrolly's blog the other day but much more succinct