anyone else here find that the more they run the more they do it "for the sport"? I used to be big into tracking my time/pace, had a Nike sportband for a couple of years but nowadays I find much more enjoyment out of just going out there with my shuffle and run at a good pace for me.
Did a few races (2 halfs and a 10K) and they were cool but honestly the best part of running is doing it without having to worry about numbers like it's a J.O.B. Most times I run I see a few dudes wearing those heart-rate monitors and the straps around the chest, doing fast/slow intervals and it seems pretty tedious (I get the same feeling whenever I peruse through Runner's World). Then again I'm not a super-hardcore runner. 3x8mi per week is good enough for me, that way I still have time for other sports; so maybe I'm just exposed to the more competitive amateurs in my area, especially since I run on a pretty nice urban trail.
