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\"\"Something I often see in the running world is people complaining about runners who say “I have to go run.” \u00a0This phrase is often uttered with a bit of exhaustion or disgust. \u00a0The common response is “No, you don’t have to run, you get<\/em> to run.” \u00a0Because the ability to run is a privilege and it’s awesome and you shouldn’t complain about it.<\/p>\n

But you know what? \u00a0Sometimes you can complain about it. \u00a0The two aren’t mutually exclusive.<\/p>\n

First off, we all complain about things that we’re lucky to have. \u00a0There are plenty of mornings that I think “Ugh, I don’t want to get out of bed and go to work.” \u00a0I love my job and it’s awesome to be employed, but that doesn’t mean I go skipping off to the office every morning. \u00a0I also often don’t want to clean my house. \u00a0But I’m also privileged to be able to have a house.<\/p>\n

And I think the same goes with running or any other sport you’re training for. \u00a0Some days, you just don’t want to do it. \u00a0And it’s your love of the sport that makes you do it even though you don’t want to. \u00a0If I didn’t love triathlon and want to race, there are plenty of days that I certainly wouldn’t be working out. \u00a0Sure, some days I’m looking forward to a certain workout, and many times, I’m looking forward to the endorphins and sense of satisfaction that come with completing a workout (or the food I will get to eat afterwards). \u00a0But that’s certainly not every day. \u00a0Some days, I do not want to get on the treadmill after work. \u00a0I want to sit on the couch and watch tv or read a book or go to bed early. \u00a0But I do my run anyway, and 95% of the time, I feel better for having done it.<\/p>\n

So yes, you get to run. \u00a0But you’re allowed to not love it all the time.<\/p>\n

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