Runner’s World+ Member: Christy Moccia
Christy is a Runner’s World+ member. Join her and thousands of others chasing their goals with day-by-day training plans, expert advice from editors and coaches, and unlimited digital access. We regularly feature members online and in print!
Running has changed my life in every way. It connected me with my oldest and dearest friends, it provided me with a supportive and encouraging community of like-minded folks during the tough and awkward years of high school. It taught me the true value of hard work and instilled me with self-confidence, and provided me the invaluable opportunity to attend Harvard College. It has allowed me to connect with nature and develop a deep commitment to exploring this magical world of ours. Most importantly, it created a unique bond with my dad who was my high school coach and has been my lifelong fan.
I love the Runner’s World website. It is the first site I check when I get to work in the morning. The stories of elite runners achieving great things and the stories of average people finding greatness through running inspire me.
I run because I cannot imagine not running. It is my religion, my spirituality, my anti-depressant, my stress-reliever and my greatest joy. If not for running, I would spend a lot of money on therapy, medication, massage and self-help books.
I run early in the morning. I love the feeling of sitting down at my desk knowing that I have logged five to six miles before most folks have finished hitting the snooze button on their alarms. On weekdays, I am fortunate enough to be able to run along the West Side Highway in NYC while the sun rises. Weekends, I am up early exploring the trails in Pennsylvania.
I am obsessed with my purple Nathan hydration vest. I love that it has so many pockets to fit snacks, tissues, your phone and keys. It fits so comfortably that you hardly notice it is there. Clothes-wise, I am obsessed with anything made by Oiselle.
I would love to run a sub 3:30 marathon before age truly sets in.
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