Best Running Friends

Best Running Friends

Do you have a best running friend? You’ll know when you find one.

A best running friend is someone you run with who will:

Run your pace, from spicy to dragging ass;

Isn’t afraid of a mid-workout sob-fest, or laugh break;

Doesn’t get pissed if you have to bail last minute, because life;

Will accompany you trying new running things, even if the distance or race really isn’t up her alley;

Will accompany you trying new running things, even if the distance or race really isn’t up her alley;

I love you, Sally! Here’s hoping 2020 is better for our BRF-dom.

— Hannah Calvert
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