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The Oatmeal Comic on running

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The Terrible & Wonderful reasons why I run long distances

theoatmeal.com/comics/running

NB. A few bits of swearing.

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Thanks nowster I’m always keen to listen to all things running when I’m not running πŸ‘πŸ»

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nowsterMetric Marathonβ€’ in reply toRunWillie

Huh? It's a panel comic. Have I missed something?

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RunWillieMarathonβ€’ in reply tonowster

I’ve now clicked the link 🀣

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon

Haha love it! Bits of it had me laughing out loud πŸ˜‚

But so much here struck a chord especially the feeling of strength. I get that and is one of the main reasons why I run, that feeling of invincibility πŸ’ͺ

I’d love to go for a run with him, it would be so much fun.

Thanks for posting nowster, I’m going to buy his book.

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Instructor57

Brilliant πŸ˜‚

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon

'but when I run the world goes quiet'

Yes, yes it does and I love that 😊

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misswobbleMarathonβ€’ in reply tolinda9389

Me too πŸ™‚

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Week7Half Marathon

A lot of runners' "truths" in this. Brilliant

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CmoiMarathon

Thanks so much nowster , that's probably the most relatable thing I've ever read about running.

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misswobbleMarathon

I was shovelling my lunch down as I read πŸ˜πŸ˜‹

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