For many runners, there are many things that make us happy. For some, it may be a new pair of running shoes. For others is may be the placing in your age group after a hard training cycle.

• New running shoes
• A shiny new medal
• Weekly meetups with a run club
• A Personal Best
• Breaking the tape at a race
• Getting that Boston Qualifying time on a tough course
• Traveling to a new destination for a race

For me, happiness is running with friends. I don’t mind an early morning run before sunrise if it means that I get to spend some time with like minded friends. What are some things that bring you happiness on the run?