I AM A RUNNER

I love waking up early and watching the sun rise during my run

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I smile when I see my friend running toward me for our run together

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I get excited when I get new running shoes

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I AM A RUNNER

I love to listen to the birds singing during my run

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Photo courtesy of my husband

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I love seeing signs of spring along the trail

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May Apples

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I love meeting the Cruisers on Saturday morning for our “party on the trail”

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I am thrilled when the mailman delivers an order from Brooks or Asics or Nike or …

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I can talk about running non-stop

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I always have an ice pack in the freezer ready to use

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I love it when animals stop my run and beg for me to scratch their heads

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I love getting my running gear together the night before a race

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I love that my family always asks me when and where my next race will be

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I love trying new fuels to get me through long runs

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I proudly wore my Boston jacket yesterday in honor of the Boston tragedy

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I will run in Sunday’s race and celebrate my freedom to run

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My favorite of many of my GW Parkway race shirts

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No one can stop me, because

I AM A RUNNER