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16 Thoughts All Runners Have While On A Run

"Keep moving, keep breathing"

Paige Breaux
May 23, 2017
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16 Thoughts All Runners Have While On A Run
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Now that schools are out for the summer, many of us are looking to get a fabulous beach body by trying out a new fitness routine. Running is one of the best exercises to keep your heart healthy, reduce stress and build stamina. But even though running has tons of physical and mental benefits, it can often be a real challenge to push past that nagging voice in your head telling you to ditch the cardio for the couch.

Whether you're already a long-distance pro or just started your first 5k training program, here are a few thoughts every runner has definitely experienced while out on the road:

1. The weather's perfect, time to start my route!

2. So excited to break out my cute new workout gear!

3. I got this! I'm totally a fitness guru!

4. My running playlist is so on point right now.

5. How the heck do I keep these headphones in?

6. Was breathing always this hard?

7. Four more miles? OK, so that's one mile four times. I can totally do this.

9. I can't feel my legs

10. Whoever said runner's high was a thing was lying

11. Wait, I'm getting a second wind...

12. I feel like a cardio champion. Endorphins are awesome!

13. One more hill to push through and I'm home!

14. My entire body is drenched with sweat. Definitely time to hit the shower.

15. Woo, new personal best time! And now a well-deserved post-run snack.

16. Can't wait to try and see if I can make it even further tomorrow!


And although this may seem cliché, the biggest thing every runner out there should always keep in mind is that it's not about how fast or long you run for, but that you keep going!

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