"The terrible and wonderful reasons why I run long distances."

Robert Krulwich, a science correspondent for NPR, alerts readers to a "beautiful, and less than obvious" meditation on running. "It comes from artist/cartoonist/essayist Matt Inman who writes a strip called The Oatmeal. This is the final chapter of his newest essay, one that he calls 'The terrible and wonderful reasons why I run long distances.'"

Do yourself a favor and read through the entire series. It is a unique blend of profound insight and whimsical imagery, which results in one of the most compelling stories of "why we run" that I've ever seen.

Happy trails, friends!