When talking with non-runners about running, there are a few common responses I hear again and again."I could never do that," or "Don't you get bored?" I try to explain that running exercises your mind as well as your legs and that it's all about finding a rhythm on your run, but I often find the specific feeling hard to describe.

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There's something liberating about leaving for a long run, knowing that you've just got your legs to carry you wherever you're going. There's a lot of different reasons why we run, but passing one another on a secluded trail, a simple wave acts as a sign of solidarity and commitment to the sport. It reminds us why we're out there, why we continue to put in the miles week after week, and what we're working towards.