Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Which Inspires You More?

Would you rather see these picturesque images gracing the cover of Runner's World...



...or these "regular" people? 


Both types of images are inspiring, but which motivates you more? In our humble opinion, although we LOVE reading running success stories about everyday people like you and I, there's just something about seeing those 6-pack abs and muscular legs that make you want to run faster! I've been a long time subscriber of this magazine (probably 5+ years) and I glean inspiration from each issue (no matter how similar the topics are from month-to-month). But I find myself flipping to the pictures of the pros when I am stuck logging miles on the dreadmill. The "regular" people are absolutely inspiring, but there's really something about seeing the "perfection" of the super athlete that makes me want to challenge myself to run faster!

Which do you prefer?

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Robin · 691 weeks ago

I love seeing the real people, but I love the pro'd more. I love just being in awe of their bodies and abilities. I guess I get a lot of real stories online, that seem more inspiring to me.
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Lynsey · 691 weeks ago

If I'm looking for inspiration, I like to see the regular people that achieved the results. But if I need an extra push to get me through a workout, the pro's it is!
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Michele · 691 weeks ago

I agree with you and with Robin and Lynsey! The real-life stories are amazing to read, but seeing the perfectly sculpted bodies of the pros are motivation for me to keep going =)
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enthusiasticrunner 32p · 691 weeks ago

I love when I got the "regular" people RW issue! It made me feel like a was still a runner even though I was a professional.
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Katie · 691 weeks ago

I really love the Regular people. Reading their stories makes me realize my hurdles are capable of being overcome.
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Marissa · 691 weeks ago

I fall in the middle! I love the motivation from the hard bodies, but it's also nice to see everyday people like myself, out there getting it done and loving it!

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