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I enjoy running. During my free time, I enjoy reading about running. Recently, I have even enjoyed writing about it. Yet, there have been many times when I have thought those two exact words (maybe out loud a few times). Some days, I add more words to truly express how I feel about it! I have even scared Christina a few times with a loud grunt or roar from a few feet behind. I have run several races over the years, with many being my "last one". On a few occasions, towards the end of a long training run, I have thought "this is BS" and walked home (3 miles is a long walk!). I think this is a feeling that many runners, especially new runners, can relate to and something that is unique to the sport.
This love/hate relationship with running can be nurtured. The love part can grow while the hate part fades. I have been able to do this by running more consistently throughout the year and not letting my fitness level go in between training programs. I am in the fourth week of training for a half marathon and already running better than in the peak of my last training.
Of course, the goal is not to eliminate the hate part of this relationship. There is something fun about letting out a loud primal scream while running up that never ending hill. Sometimes, it feels good to tell running to f--- off and just walk home. However, I don't need to wear a shirt that says "Running Sucks". When I feel that way, trust me, you will know!
This is Why I Run.
