Part of this little series I have in ~the_stacker_muse, though I felt this belongs here.
People sometimes sneer at those who run every day, claiming they’ll go to any length to live longer. But I don’t think that’s the reason most people run. Most runners run not because they want to live longer, but because they want to live life to the fullest. If you’re going to while away the years, it’s far better to live them with clear goals and fully alive than in a fog, and I believe running helps you do that. Exerting yourself to the fullest within your individual limits: that’s the essence of running, and a metaphor for life—and for me, for writing as well. I believe many runners would agree. 1
do you view fitness/exercise a proxy for other challenges or efforts in your life?
For me, it is the self-preservation aspect of boxing. Don’t drop your guard. Protect your assets. Play a long game. Be the fighter who takes the least damage. But don't be a bitch
Footnotes
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What I Talk About When I Talk About Running, by Haruki Murakami ↩