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19 Times When Running Ruins Your Life
Written by
Kolby Paxton
Running is (almost) always worth it. And that runner’s high we talk so much about? Yeah, that’s a very real thing. Still, there’s no denying these equally legitimate lows that make us—albeit briefly—question why we've chosen conditioning as a sport.
When it's hot.
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Eventually a runner is going to literally melt on an uncovered trail in August.
Find a
race.When it's cold.
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Running doesn't require the use of our fingers—which is good since we usually can't feel them.
Find a
race.When it's early.
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The early bird gets the worm. The early runner gets … home in time to shower and go to work.
Find a
race.When I'm lame.
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Yes, I'm staying in on a Friday night. I have a long run tomorrow morning.
Find a
race.When I'm MIA.
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And, yes, I'm also missing brunch on Saturday. I'm six miles away. On foot. With eight more to go.
Find a
race.When I'm hoarding podcasts.
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I can't waste these. I need them both for my long run.
Find a
race.When I'm skipping my upper body workout (again).
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There's just not enough time/energy/anything.
Find a
race.When I'm cramping.
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From now on, I'm eating all of the bananas and drinking all of the pickle juice.
Find a
race.When I'm on the track.
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You know, who needs speed anyway? Didn't the tortoise and hare teach us anything?
Find a
race.When I'm without water.
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Forgotten water bottles, broken water fountains, trails without water fountains. Defending against dehydration is never easy.
Find a
race.But I keep coming back.
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In spite of everything, we can't quit running. We love it too much.
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