Runners live in the now. My last marathon is of minor importance, my next race is not of immediate concern. I am here, and now running up THIS hill. This is my only reality. I am in complete agony, suffering more than is possible, and in the end, when I reach the summit I'll have many more miles to go, and will savor every step.
Runners live life to the fullest.
We 'biff', and are constantly in search of the ultimate 'biff'. We are devoted to our running, and running is precious to us. We continue to grow and improve. Self-actualisation is a lifelong pursuit. Before I became a runner, I was a certified sociopath.