Happy Global Running Day! I wish I had the same confidence, passion and joy for running as I do for swimming and cycling. I look forward to my swim and bike workouts. It feels so good to push hard. I don't feel the same way about running. I always stress about what my body will feel like when I run. Running does not feel natural to me. I don't feel like "a runner" when I run. Sometimes running is very hard for me. It's often hard to get started and to keep going. Running has given me several injuries. As much as I try to do things right, it's the only sport that can make me sad and frustrated. Although me and running have had a rocky long-term relationship, I've never given up on running. It has helped me during difficult times in my life. I have found comfort in running as it serves as an outlet for grief, anxiety and depression. When I run, I become a great problem solver. I come up with the best ideas when I am running. Running is the only sport that ...
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