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5 Reasons Why I Don't Run

Running is not my thing.

Bailey Schwartz
Aug 02, 2016
Siena Heights University
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5 Reasons Why I Don't Run
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Now if you're like me, you're not about that 'Running." I know that in the world there is that odd group of people who enjoy running, I however do not. People who run in my mind are on a whole new level. Running has never been something that brought me an adrenaline rush, nor do I think it ever will. I've never been the one who "Runs It Out", and here is 5 reasons why:

1. Running Bores Me:

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2. I don't find excitement in it.

The thought of running just brings me an unpleasant feeling.

3. I have a bad experience with running.

My coach used running as a punishment.

4. I hate getting sweat in my eye.

Now I know this is petty, but its a valid reason. Have you ever had sweat in your eye?!

5. I enjoy taking naps:


I enjoy taking naps, and running gets in the way of taking naps.

All in all, running is not my thing. I fall into the part of the population that doesn't do "Running"

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