12 Times Being a Runner Saved the Day

Let’s face it: Running isn’t always the most glamorous of sports. Most of us spend our early mornings or evenings sweaty, out of breath and beet red in the face as we push our bodies to the limit. And though we may feel like we deserve a medal for our efforts, the reality is that the majority of us will never win prizes or notoriety for our struggles.

However, in these scarce moments, we’ve been really glad we are runners:

When your kid forgets their lunch box, but you don't sweat it. You know you can sprint to the bus in time to deliver it.

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When Olive Garden launches a new "all-you-can-eat" pasta menu, you're the first one in line. Got to have those carbs for the long runs!

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When you crush your friends in FitBit competitions without even trying because you record at least 15,000 steps a day.

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When you get ALL the healthcare discounts and your coworkers don't.

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When the hotel gym ONLY has a treadmill, but you're not even disappointed.

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When your connecting flight leaves in 15 minutes...from the terminal on the other side of the airport.

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When your dog sneaks out the front door, but you don't panic—you can catch him.

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When you need an excuse to leave a party early you just say, "Sorry, I've got a long run tomorrow morning, you know how it is."

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When you are hiking and spot a bear on the trail—those track workouts sure come in handy!!!

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When the doors open for Black Friday shopping and you're the first one to the good electronic deals.

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When you can wear comfy workout clothes all day because you did, in fact, work out.

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When you ace your yearly physical because you easily consume 64 oz. of water a day.

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About the Author

Jennifer Fox ACTIVE.com Contributor

Jennifer Fox is a USATF Level 1 Certified Coach, ACE Fitness Instructor and a 3:03 marathoner. After attempting a variety of sports but only managing to injure herself or fall down repeatedly, she opted to pursue the one with the least amount of coordination required: distance running. After pounding the pavement in the early morning hours, she can be found coaching runners, teaching group weightlifting at her local YMCA or trying desperately to finish folding the 17,000 loads of laundry her family seems to generate. You can follow her at runlikeafox.net.