However, in these scarce moments, we’ve been really glad we are runners:
Parenting
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When your kid forgets their lunch box, but you don't sweat it. You know you can sprint to the bus in time to deliver it.
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When Olive Garden launches a new "all-you-can-eat" pasta menu, you're the first one in line. Got to have those carbs for the long runs!
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When you crush your friends in FitBit competitions without even trying because you record at least 15,000 steps a day.
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When you get ALL the healthcare discounts and your coworkers don't.
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When the hotel gym ONLY has a treadmill, but you're not even disappointed.
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When your connecting flight leaves in 15 minutes...from the terminal on the other side of the airport.
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When your dog sneaks out the front door, but you don't panic—you can catch him.
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When you need an excuse to leave a party early you just say, "Sorry, I've got a long run tomorrow morning, you know how it is."
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When you are hiking and spot a bear on the trail—those track workouts sure come in handy!!!
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When the doors open for Black Friday shopping and you're the first one to the good electronic deals.
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When you can wear comfy workout clothes all day because you did, in fact, work out.
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When you ace your yearly physical because you easily consume 64 oz. of water a day.
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Jennifer Fox
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