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Why Do I Run?
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Why Do I Run?

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Why do I run? 
It’s no mystery
It’s great 
for my health history 

My heart pumping blood 
My lungs are working better
I get up in the morning 
like a go-getter 

My nerves getting a wiggle 
Thinking about that makes me giggle 
Even my brain changes too 
It’s true! 

My bones getting thicker 
Muscles getting stronger
No wonder why I want to run longer. 

Some say I’m crazy
I know the truth 
This is why I run
How about you?  

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Run to Write
Run to Write Poetry
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Hi, I'm Julie B. Hughes— a mother runner, poet, writer, licensed physical therapist, and self-published author. Thank you for being here and listening in.