I have friends running in a marathon this weekend. There are really only ten reasons why I won't be participating, and I'm just sure you will understand.
Reason #10
I have two energetic children, one cat with bowel problems, another cat with a sensitive gag reflex, and a full-time job outside of the home. Every day is a marathon. Why would I voluntarily run another one on a perfectly good Saturday?
Reason #9:
Sweat. Some women glow when they sweat. I just sweat. I sweat a lot. I sweat in places I didn't know I had sweat glands. And my sweat smells. And not like roses. Once I got sweat in my eyes.
Reason #8
Sweat stings when it gets in my eyes, and I have a low threshold for that kind of discomfort when exercising.
Reason #7
Fear of death. You know people do die while exercising. It's true. 100% of people die after exercising. It might be years or decades later, but they do die.
Reason #6
My exercise bra is a death trap. It's difficult enough to put it on dry, but taking it off while it is soaked with my sweaty sweat is a feat of athletic prowess. I've been trapped in my exercise bra in the past and it's a horrifying experience. I would have called 911, but I don't want anyone seeing me hanging half in and half out of an exercise bra that for some reason shrinks to half it's original size when soaked in my smelly sweat.
Reason #5
Is there an intermission in a marathon? No, I don't think so. I have needs. I need snacks and pee breaks. Sincerunning walking traveling by foot for over 26 miles would take three days minimum, I'm a little unsure how to have my basic needs met.
Reason #4:
Crying in public is embarrassing. Yes, I cry when I'm sad, hungry, and feeling intense pain. I'm fairly certain I would cry publicly for 24.6 miles.
Reason #3.
My bunion is the size of Texas. That's right. I have a bunion that will not fit in Ohio. My bunion could kick your bunion's ass. When I run, my bunion turns red and angry. I don't like it when it's angry.
Reason #2
I would get lost. I don't care how well marked the course is, after several miles of running I know I experience loss of blood flow to my brain. All the blood seemingly pulls to my gigantic bunion. With the loss of blood flow to my brain, my brain becomes incapable of following simple tasks like following arrow signs or being able to stay on track.
Reason #1
I own a car. The last time I wanted to travel over 20 miles, I went by car.
Good luck to all my running friends. My bunion and I wish you the best.
Reason #10
I have two energetic children, one cat with bowel problems, another cat with a sensitive gag reflex, and a full-time job outside of the home. Every day is a marathon. Why would I voluntarily run another one on a perfectly good Saturday?
Reason #9:
Sweat. Some women glow when they sweat. I just sweat. I sweat a lot. I sweat in places I didn't know I had sweat glands. And my sweat smells. And not like roses. Once I got sweat in my eyes.
Reason #8
Sweat stings when it gets in my eyes, and I have a low threshold for that kind of discomfort when exercising.
Reason #7
Fear of death. You know people do die while exercising. It's true. 100% of people die after exercising. It might be years or decades later, but they do die.
Reason #6
My exercise bra is a death trap. It's difficult enough to put it on dry, but taking it off while it is soaked with my sweaty sweat is a feat of athletic prowess. I've been trapped in my exercise bra in the past and it's a horrifying experience. I would have called 911, but I don't want anyone seeing me hanging half in and half out of an exercise bra that for some reason shrinks to half it's original size when soaked in my smelly sweat.
Reason #5
Is there an intermission in a marathon? No, I don't think so. I have needs. I need snacks and pee breaks. Since
Reason #4:
Crying in public is embarrassing. Yes, I cry when I'm sad, hungry, and feeling intense pain. I'm fairly certain I would cry publicly for 24.6 miles.
Reason #3.
My bunion is the size of Texas. That's right. I have a bunion that will not fit in Ohio. My bunion could kick your bunion's ass. When I run, my bunion turns red and angry. I don't like it when it's angry.
Reason #2
I would get lost. I don't care how well marked the course is, after several miles of running I know I experience loss of blood flow to my brain. All the blood seemingly pulls to my gigantic bunion. With the loss of blood flow to my brain, my brain becomes incapable of following simple tasks like following arrow signs or being able to stay on track.
Reason #1
I own a car. The last time I wanted to travel over 20 miles, I went by car.
Good luck to all my running friends. My bunion and I wish you the best.
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