Misszippy has outlined her Top 10 reasons to love spring running.
Being the pessimist that I am, I feel it is my duty to counter her post with one of my own.
Top 10 Reasons to Hate Spring Running
1. Allergies. I sneeze, sniffle, and snort my way through the entire run. Although I must say my snot rocket accuracy has improved. I can now hit a moving target from 20 paces.
2. Bugs. Due to said allergies, I have to breathe through my mouth, inhaling more than my fair share of bugs. I hear they're full of protein, but until they start making them in better flavors, I'd rather get my protein from peanut butter.
3. Road repair. Nothing like getting pelted with tiny-ass rocks being slung from the gravel truck as he flies past you. Seriously, TDOT. That pothole has been there since November. It won't hurt you to slow down to 55mph. It'll still be there when you get there. I promise.
4. Irresponsible dog owners. Warmer weather = more people in the park. More people in the park = more dogs in the park. More dogs in the park = more dog SHIT in the park. If you're not gonna pick it up, at least kick it off the path. I'd rather not carry your dog's digested kibble home on the soles of my Mizunos.
5. Tan lines. I hate tan lines, and I already have one in the shape of a Garmin Forerunner on my left wrist and a kickin' sock line. Sexy, right? Especially with flip-flops.
6. Road kill. It was there in the winter, too, but at least it was frozen, keeping the aroma to a minimum. Now that it's warm out, the pungent stinch of decomp lingers in the air.
7. Baseball season. Instead of being out there sweating and chaffing, I could (and would much rather) be sitting inside watching my Cardinals and drinking a cold beer. Or bloody mary, or margarita, or...you get the point.
8. It's hot.
9. It's humid.
10. It's hot and humid.
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