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My love/hate relationship with running

Top things I hate about running

  1. Speed work in the severe cold
  2. Tempo runs in the sweltering heat
  3. Hitting the wall miles from home
  4. The pain of minor injuries
  5. The fear of major injuries
  6. Running out of water
  7. Pushing too hard and paying for it
  8. Answering detractors (No, it won’t kill me!)

Top ten things I love about running

  1. The solitude of a solo run
  2. Deep talks on a run with family or a patient friend
  3. Being faster than my brothers
  4. Trying to keep up with my sisters
  5. The adventures of long runs
  6. The goodies given out at races
  7. Eating what I want, as much as I want
  8. Being in shape and having more energy
  9. Accomplishing goals; finding my limits
  10. The support of my family