23 Things Runners Absolutely Love

Runners are a quirky, nuanced bunch, but that doesn't mean we're difficult to please. In fact, we have a rarely seen appreciation for the simplest things in life. Each of these things holds a very special place in our hearts.

Post-long run? Give me all of the pizza.

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Or, really, just beer in general. Move over Gatorade.

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So casual. So liberating.

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Want to get to know someone? Run next to them for a couple of hours.

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Is there anything better in this world? No, no there is not.

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So many options. So much room for activities.

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Hello puddle jumping.

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Don't ask how our run went unless you've got a half hour to kill.

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The best surprise.

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The best reward.

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Nothing helps push the pace like the perfect song at the perfect time.

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When the run is too long for music, a good podcast is clutch—and clutch is everything in life.

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It's like Christmas every. single. time.

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On our legs, on our commitment… on our distinct level of crazy. All of it, really.

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The only thing better than race day is race day fo' free.

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Few things are more important than the oft-underrated sock.

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All we need is a path and a pair of shoes.

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What's better than running? The feeling we get after the run.

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Life is full of stressors. Running trumps them all.

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By the time others are waking up, you've knocked out five miles and your second cup of…

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Whether it's a pre-run primer or a post-run reward, we love our morning cup o' joe.

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Um, yes, hi. I'm an athlete. See how athletic I look?

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More specifically, our super-human ability to consume massive amounts of carbohydrates on a regular basis. #SorryNotSorry

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