Running In Anna Swir's Poem 'I Have Ten Legs'

Running is much more than it seems. People view it as a way to get in shape, lose weight or even just a hobby. It is much more than that, running is a dumbed down version of a psychologist. Two miles in, a lifetime to go, came directly from what someone's mind wants them to believe during a run, it wants them to quit, cut it short. Why would someone keep going if the only reward they could maybe receive is a shiny piece of metal or to lose a few pounds? Why would someone go to practice and push themselves to the point of exhaustion, get up, and do it again everyday? For most, this would be absurd, but a select few realize the undercover benefits that come with this kind of self induced trauma.

When running, two feel good chemicals that are ejected into the brain called: Endorphins and Endocannabinoids. These chemicals make you happier and reduce risk of sadness and depression, this is why running is a great way to end a bad day (Fetters). Not only does running have many mind and mood benefits, it also has many other health benefits as well. For example, It's good for a person's muscles, brain, and even heart. The two main muscles that running helps are the core and the legs, and in some cases even knees. ¨A Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise study of nearly 100,000 runners found that runners are half as likely to get knee osteoarthritis than people who walk. Even running a short distance in a longer time frame, gives the same benefits that every runner tends to receive and more than the average walker¨, (Fetters). There are also two psychological benefits as well, one is mood improvement and the other is long-term self esteem improvement. Also, running is a great way to encourage creativity. Some runners have expressed that they get their best ideas when they are on a run (Harkins). There are so many more benefits that you can get from the act of running, including weight loss, immune system boosts, increase in bone mass, increase in lung function and the strengthening of the heart, which ends up reducing the risk of heart

Have you ever wondered what it is like to have only one leg? In the book, The Running Dream, by Wendelin Van Draanen, 16 year old Jessica’s passion is to run. This novel was written in first person which gives

And everything I am bursts into bloom. I feel as though you must, you must be mine, Not as a possession but a goal, you’re a unimaginable beauty. The free devotion of another soul. As though I were about to enter heaven Or just within the hour condemned to die, My mind with one fierce thought keeps running over, With you, and only you, the reason why”. [ a whole bunch of different

Running is a good form of aerobic exercise, and there are several benefits for both the body and the mind.

The feeling of pain and aches in your legs and feet that feel like knives being shoved into them but knowing it will pay off once you cross that finish line. And of course the feeling of the rush of joy you get when you are done, the alleviation of all the hard work that payed off and the satisfaction in beating your personal

Yes, completely exhausting myself is the most relaxing, refreshing part of my day. I run. Between 5 and 8 miles a day, and most of the time my best runs are on the days where I really didn't really want to get off the couch, but I did anyways. Running is a battle, in my brain, my legs, my lungs, and my heart. “Running is nothing more than a series of arguments between the part of

One of the reasons that I run is because it brings physical and emotional benefits to my life. Even though running could be boring, lonely, it could hurt your feet like crazy and above all there are not immediate results for losing weight, I love it. Running makes my life complete, when I don´t run my days are longer and I get tired very fast. My days start very early in the morning when is very dark and I go to the gym to warm up. As the sun comes out, I go to the park where there is a beautiful lake that could go as far as to Kendall Drive from the Tamiami Airport. Sometimes is cold, sometimes is hot depending on the day but when it rains the only place to go is under a bridge which are many. Music is a most for me, especially if is Latin,

I have an unorthodox relationship with running. As a child, I swore I would never run, that I loathed even the mere idea of running for fun. But now, I find it an escape, a paradise where I can truly be who I am, with no exceptions..

If you are a runner, whether new to the sport or a veteran, you know there are those days where being motivated to run is difficult. Whether it is the distance or overcoming the soreness and pain associated with a previous run, there are days when the idea of running is completely unappealing.

Although running for some may be just a way to stay fit. Conversely, running for some has become more than that, a life style that brings healthy and psychological favor. A runner’s primary life focus is not running. It might be family, friends, work, or a mix of many other things.

My favorite lines come from the middle section of the poem I find there can be so taken just from these few lines:

Although there are some negatives with running, there are also many positives. Many people run because of the health reasons. It is good for the heart and lungs and people run in the fresh air. Running outside rather than inside is good for you too because of the fresh air. Running also relieves tension, by running, people can think about their problems without having to worry about anyone hearing them. They can think about whatever

Moving from one place to another is a necessity for almost every living organism. Whether it be sliding, walking, jumping, crawling, or flying, movement is bound to happen sometime. Humans like to move from place to place quickly without doing any work. Since running is work, humans generally avoid it if possible. There tends to be some unfavorable expression like a grimace or a sigh accompanying the quote, “I think I have to go running.” Although hated among many people throughout the world, the positive sides of running can be enough to turn the lazy into the hardworking. Running is an excellent choice for physical and mental enhancement because it keeps one active, relieves stress, and is a good self-esteem booster.

The poem reads, “Ever followed by a butterfly’s erratic flight, / or gazed at the sun fading into