Why do I run?

My eyes have been spiritually opened in a whole new way tonight and I have insight to a lot about myself and my lifestyle that I never expected.
I ask myself the question, why do I run? I think of all the selfish reasons. First, to maintain my size 2 pants, my muscular legs, my overall happiness with my physic. I also think of my future and my want to maintain a healthy lifestyle so I can live a long, enjoyable life. Watching my grandma let herself go at such a young age has haunted me and I promise never to let that happen to my body. I think of the joy it brings me. The freedom to get out and feel like I can run forever is very healing. Also the joy it brings my mom. Sometimes she makes me do it, but I know she loves it that I run too.
I had a hard run today. It was too hot and I had no water, just those beans, and I was struggling. Many times I thought I should cut the run short, but I persevered. Around mile 4 I prayed that I would make it and not pass out and hurt myself. I asked the Lord to carry me through so that I could reach my goal of 6 miles. I ran the last 2 in pretty decent time and I didn’t pass out or hurt myself. Sometimes I call on him when I am in need or hurting, and sometimes I have a run where I just thank Him but either way He is always in my heart while I run.
It occurred to me today that I don’t run for all the selfish reasons above, but for HIM. I run because it is His way of keeping me obedient and sustaining the body and life He has blessed me with. While training for a race I take it very seriously. I lay off the alcohol (for half marathons I cut it out completely for at least 1 month), I stay away from smoke and smoke filled environments (ex: Vegas), I eat well, watch my weight, and I burn off all the treats I reward myself with. This is my obedience and it pleases Him.
Not only do I please Him, but I honor my mom too. She is the reason I started running (well, her trick of bribing me with wine tasting and massages didn’t hurt), and she has said if there are two things she hopes to leave with her children it’s a lifestyle of fitness and a relationship with the Lord. Win Win.
When I run I praise Him.
When I run I honor him.
When I run I am obedient to Him.
When I run He carries me.
When I run He protects me.
When I run He blesses me.
When I run He heals me.
When I run He is with me.
God is good.