Hello Escapists!
A few years ago I started getting into running. Originally it was just to get some exercise and try to stay in shape (I had to counteract all the gaming and movie watching somehow). Before long some friends had talked me into running a 5k race. I've since gotten into the long distance running and am planning to run my first marathon.
What I've noticed over the years is that more and more runners seem to be coming out to races of all lengths. It seems like increasing numbers of people are taking it up and I was curious how many of us on here run and how much. So, where do you fall on the running spectrum and what motivates you to do it?