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Runner's Dilemma #5 — Please. Just Rain.

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   Morning Running Log | Runner's Dilemma No. 5 Please. Just Rain. Tomorrow's forecast: rain. "Alright." "Nothing I can do about that." "Guess I can't run tomorrow." The gift of a guilt-free rest day. I fell asleep feeling pretty good about the whole thing. · · · Early morning. Eyes crack open. First thing I do: listen. Is it raining...? I look out the window. Please. Come on. ... Oh no. A light drizzle. ... "Maybe if I take long enough putting on my running gear, it'll turn into a proper downpour..." ... · · · I wonder when the day will come when I actually want to run. When I'm so excited, so eager, so ready to go — that nothing could stop me.
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Why 37km? Check out the marathon club volunteer points and supplies

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The 37km Cheering Point in a Marathon Why this point is the toughest yet the most emotional moment. Here’s what it means for runners — and how to prepare as a volunteer. 🏃‍♂️ Why 37km? Marathon Club Volunteering Point & Essential Checklist Among the 42.195km of a full marathon, the point where runners face their biggest wall is the 37km mark. From here, it’s not just about muscle anymore. Mental strength and encouragement decide everything. For this year’s JTBC Marathon , our running club decided to cheer at exactly this spot. I hoped to run the race myself, but since my registration didn’t go through, I joined the volunteering team instead. 🌟 Why the 37km Point Is So Special Anyone who has run a full marathon knows: 21km is not the real halfway point. Up to 15km, the body feels light and the run feels fun. But once you pass that, the “real marathon” begins, and runners aim for the mental halfway point: the famous 32km mark. When y...
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