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Mind Games

10 thoughts you've probably had while out for a run

Or how to go from feeling like Mo Farah to Homer Simpson in five easy miles.

As you start

“This is a beautiful day for exercise, I could run for ages”

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“Actually, this really easy, I could totally do a marathon”

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When you hit the first hill

“How long have I been at this? 5 minutes?! It feels like an hour”

“How soon can you hit the wall?”

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After you get your second wind

“Okay, stop moaning and just get on with it”

“Actually, that Mo Farah lad, I reckon I could beat him if I trained as often as he does”

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Close to home

“Should I say hello to the runner coming towards me? No… can’t breath, I’ll wave instead”

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“I think I’ve burned enough calories to have a bit of a blow-out this evening”

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In the home straight

“You know what? That wasn’t too bad actually”

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“Now for a cold shower before the pizza comes”

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