7 reasons why you should run an ultra marathon

7  Reasons why you should buck up, lace up those sneakers, and run until you can't feel your legs. AKA an ultra marathon.

Reason # 7. Because everyone will think you are crazy:

Its true, people will think your nuts. But this is a step up in the world. Last week, they didn't even know your name.

Reason # 6. Because your parents will tell you they are proud of you:

Though they will most likely question your decision, harp on you while training, and even tell you repeatedly that they, "don't think this is healthy"- they will most likely come around in the end and say what you did was pretty cool.

Reason # 5. You don't want to be the 1%:

As occupy wall street taught us, the 1% is the problem. According to statistics roughly 1% of the US population has ran a marathon. Don't be the 1%. 

Reason # 4. When its over- you can eat anything you want:

Thats right, when your done you can eat an entire Pizza, tub of ice cream, and pound of french fries and still not gain a pound. You probably won't, but you could. And thats pretty great. (oh you get to eat DURING the race too!)

Reason #3. Because you will get an awesome shirt/hat thats lets everyone know how hardcore you are:

Its like wearing your high school letterman jacket, or your biker jacket, or gang colors. People see what your wearing and know that your cool. Ultra marathon tee shirt with matching hat? Instant conversation starter.

Reason #2. Because people of the opposite sex will find you more attractive:

Maybe its the idea that your intense, or really fit, or that you just have a few screws loose- but people will find your amazing feat sexy. At least initially. And then they will totally forget about it. 

Reason #1. Because it FEELS SO RIGHT.

Nothing compares to the sense of accomplishment you feel when finishing an ultra. Your worn, battered and bruised, but you cross that finish line with a big smile across your face. If the marines are right and, "Pain is weakness leaving the body", then you lose a lot of weakness after an ultra marathon. The biggest battles are mental, the biggest hills are physical, but the biggest drive is spiritual. So lace up those boots and keep on keeping on.