Why am I working out?

I got in four miles on the treadmill tonight including three at darn close to an 8-minute pace. It was great, pretty much what I need to run that upcoming 5K in under 25 minutes.

Why am I trying to get in better shape? Because I'm either getting better or getting worse.

But then I read an article in the Onion that put my fitness pursuits in perspective, I guess.

Christ Getting In Shape For Second Coming