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10 Things That Happen With Track Friends

Track runners are endless working machines!

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10 Things That Happen With Track Friends
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1. They correct all the things you say wrong.

I initially called this the "long stick thingy" because I had no idea, what so ever, what to call this part of the sport. Of course my track friends all laughed when they heard this come out of my mouth and then I was politely corrected.

2. They carry muscle rolling things like every where they go.

I had no idea what this thing was at first and then I saw my roommate rolling it all over her quads. Honestly it looks like a rolling pin for your thighs but I guess you can use it on most muscles in the body and it feels really good! Get yourself one if you don't already own one.

3. They drink gallons of water a day.

When I agreed to a new roommate I had no idea that I was going to be getting this water drinking machine. Our room was covered in water bottles all the time, and I thank her for that because it got me to drink more water too!

4. You'll catch yourself getting coaxed into eating healthy and working out.

Do you really want that extra slice of pizza? Sure, but that means more gym time with my friends! No, it's not that bad but I definitely have found myself going for healthier options and working out more.

5. They'll ask you to do laundry with them more frequently because of all the running clothes they go through.

My roommate's laundry accumulates so fast! It's usually just loads and loads of track clothing. I mean that's never a problem though, because she had another drawer stuffed with more track outfits. Besides, our laundry trips are fun! I may not always have laundry to do but I always enjoy going with her.

6. You'll be jealous of their toned EVERYTHING.

I remember first meeting my track friends and seeing how toned their bodies are. I mean look at those thighs, arms, their stomach?! I get jealous sometimes, but I understand that they've put a lot of time and effort into their bodies.

7. You'll catch them watching track all the time but you, yourself, don't understand why it's entertaining.

I'll be in the other room or not paying attention and then hear cheering from my track friends. First thought I have is, "Oh is the game on?" thinking that their watching football, basketball, hockey, etc. but then I realize it's track. These girls love their track, even on tv!

8. They get super excited over new spikes

I guess this is no different than me, being a softball girl, getting excited over a new bat or glove. Every player has those little things that excites them, whether it's the equipment or part of the game.

9. They have abs, which amazes you.

The amount of core some track runners do is crazy! I had no idea that they needed so much and abs are the result of it all. One of my track friends is a pole vaulter and she always flashes her abs around, and she should! She should be proud of them.

10. You wonder how they handle all the practices, meets, and school work.

These two lovely ladies are college freshman that balance track practice, workouts, class, homework, and jobs. I am amazed at the lengths they go for track and how they accomplish it all with such little time. I am so proud of my two little track girls!

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