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11 Thoughts People Who *Hate* Running Have While Running

My entire body is on fire.

Cassidy Burger
Jun 20, 2018
Bowling Green State University
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For as long as I can remember I've been the slowest runner ever. I was always picked last for everything we ever did in gym and always was "it" when we played tag. To say that I hated running as a kid is an understatement. Well, I'm an adult now and STILL hate running. But I know it's good for me so I unfortunately do it sometimes to stay in shape.

Here's 11 things I think all of us who hate running can agree on.

1. "How long am I supposed to do this for? I don't think I can go for much longer."

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Five minutes of running can feel like 45 for somebody who hates running as much me.

2. "I had no idea I was this out of shape."

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Now I'm reminded of how hard it is to get back in shape.

3. "I have never needed water so badly in my life. Water! Water!"

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Water has never tasted as decadent as it does after a run.

4. "How do people do this for fun?"

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The fact that people can run for 26 miles in a single day blows my mind and physically makes my calves hurt just thinking about it.

5. "My legs are actually on fire. They are burning. I am dying."

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I may be dying now, but the nap I'm about to have after this run is going to be pretty freaking good.

6. "I really forgot how much I sweat."

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I really didn't remember how much sweat my body was capable of producing in such a short amount of time.

7. "And I forgot how much I hate sweating."

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"I am seriously bathing in my own sweat."

8. "Wow! I also forgot how bad I smell."

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Yet another reason to try to avoid sweating.

9. "I've definitely been running for at least two miles by now."

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*Checks Fitbit* It's been less than a mile....

10. "I'm definitely going to have a six-pack after all this running."

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Yeah, that's definitely not how it works. But a girl can dream, right?

11. "I can't wait to take the best nap in the world after this."

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Napping after running may be the only thing I like about running.

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