I run vs I'm running

Both "I run" and "I'm running" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I run" is a simple present tense statement, while "I'm running" is the present continuous tense indicating an action happening at the moment of speaking.

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I run

The phrase is correct as a simple present tense statement.

Use "I run" to describe a habitual action or a general truth.

Examples:

I run every morning before work.
She runs faster than me.
They say I run like a cheetah.

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I run a successful sandwich business.
I run a respectable tree house.
I run, five times a week.
All right, so, I run in and...
I run a little hedge fund downtown.
I am Simon Skinner. I run the local supermarket.
I run the Globe Public House, Covent Garden.
I'm Clayton Canfil, I run the coast-watching system.
I run a profitable dress company.
I run the geisha house in this area.
I run the only bar in town.
I'm Simon Skinner. I run the local supermarché.
I run the glee club at a school for the deaf.
I run a nonprofit home for cancer patients.
I mean, I run to the nearest vet.
I run a garage cooperative in queens.
I run the penguin habitat at Aqua World.
I run a financial advisory firm.
I have a little business, which I run with a friend.
I run St. Andrew's for kids, Detective.

Alternatives:

I go for a run.
I am a runner.
I enjoy running.
I like to run.
I often run.

I'm running

The phrase is correct as the present continuous tense indicating an action happening at the moment of speaking.

Use "I'm running" to describe an action that is currently in progress or happening at the moment of speaking.

Examples:

I'm running to catch the bus.
She's running a marathon next month.
They're running late for the meeting.

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Sir, I'm running every diagnostic we've got.
I'm running tests to be more conclusive.
I'm running, but in a different direction from his.
In the dream, I'm running through corridors...
I'm running down the street and then... it hit me.
I'm running around like an animal out there.
I'm running an ECHELON voice scan for Russian intelligence officers.
Now I'm running for my life again.
I'm running further tests to determine what we're dealing with.
I'm running, I'm running real quick.
And I'm running for president.
I'm running a little late.
I'm running around in circles.
And I'm running a small business.
I'm running the pattern- recognition software right now.
I'm running a list of ex-military felons.
But you are forgetting I'm running Luthorcorp now.
I'm running low on minutes this month.
And I'm running a DNA sample as we...
I'm running a damage assessment and I need your body count.

Alternatives:

I am currently running.
I am in the middle of running.
I am in the process of running.
I am actively running.
I am presently running.

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