45 Thoughts That Every Runner Has While Running
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45 Thoughts That Every Runner Has While Running

Why I am voluntarily doing this?

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45 Thoughts That Every Runner Has While Running
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Anyone who runs regularly knows that running is the best and worst activity to ever exist. It causes so much pain and mental exhaustion, but it's also a perfect way to clear your mind and burn massive amounts of calories (so that you can eat tons of food later and not feel guilty about it). Although thousands of thoughts race through my mind during a run, I would say that these are the most common ones.

Loosen up, stretch your legs, and put your earbuds in.

1. "Wow, what a beautiful day to run outside!"

2. "Wait, why am I doing this? I hate running."

3. "I guess it's for the endorphins?"

4. "Or to get that 'summer bod?'"

5. "Maybe it's to burn off that milkshake I had last night?"

6. "Also that pizza?"

7. "Wow, I'm fat."

8. "I guess that it's a good thing I'm running, then."

9. "I'm getting tired. Why is this so hard?"

10. "Let's see how long I've been going for!"

11. "It's been five minutes. That's just great."

12. "At least I have a good playlist."

13. "Yay! A stoplight!"

14. "All of the people driving by me must think that I'm so fit."

15. "I'm going to start jogging in place so it looks like I'm a serious runner."

16. "D*mn, the walk sign lit up. I guess that I'd better start running again."

17. "I wonder what I'll eat when I get home."

18. "Maybe there's still leftover pizza in the fridge."

19. "Is that a hill?"

20. "No no no no."

21. "This is literally why I hate running."

22. "Maybe I should just walk up the hill."

23. "No, I have to keep going."

24. "Remember, just take short, quick steps!"

25. "My butt is on fire!"

26. "Yes, I made it!"

27. "Well, that was pure torture."

28. "OK, let's see how much further I have to go."

29. "Yay! I'm over halfway!"

30. "I feel so great right now. I should start running marathons."

31. "It's only 26.2 miles. That's like doing this run six more times!"

32. "Never mind, maybe I shouldn't run marathons. I don't think I would make it."

33. "I don't even like running that much anyway."

34. "Oh look, a dog!"

35. "He's so cute!"

36. "I wish I could go across the street to pet him."

37. "My legs hurt and my back hurts."

38. "I am legitimately in pain all over."

39. "I am also sweating profusely. I really hope I don't see anyone I know."

40. "My appearance is probably appalling."

41. "Oh, look! I see my street! My misery is almost over!"

42. "Should I start sprinting?"

43. "Yes, I will! I'm almost there!"

44. "I'm home! Wow, I feel so awful, yet rejuvenated!"

45. "It's time to reward myself. I definitely deserve that leftover pizza."

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