Why running is better than swimming

I’m a runner. I thought going into this endeavor that I’d want to stop saying that and start saying that I’m a triathlete. But you know what? I’m a runner, and I think it’s going to be great to embrace that throughout this process.

And, I actually am enjoying swimming more than I thought I would. Although swimming is currently the only one of the sports capable of sending me on a roller coaster of an emotional journey in just one single workout session. 🙂

So…I thought I’d put together this list! Why running is better than swimming!

And…in all fairness, I will soon create a “Why swimming is better than running” list. I promise, swimmers, I’ll write it. I may even already know a thing or 2 I can put on it. But first…

Running is better than swimming because…

• I can zone out, think about things, brainstorm, work through problems on a run – while swimming I can’t even think about what all the pieces of my body are supposed to be doing all at the same time!
• You can get somewhere – you can run to a destination (Okay, maybe I’ll be able to do that when I get to open water swims, but right now it’s just back and forth…)
• You don’t get translucent fingernails that peel apart
• When running, you can breathe whenever, however you want
• There are more clothing options for a runner, more of a chance of looking cute
• You can wear your running clothes around about town
• You can run with others and chat, reach out and touch them, really be together
• And…immediately go to Starbucks afterwards!
• You can pick different running routes all the time
• You can take in beautiful surroundings
• You can work up a visible, smelly sweat!
• You have the option of listening to music while running
• You’re supposed to shower before getting in the pool…

What else running friends? What makes running your sport of choice??