The Passion Of The Buffaloes

“Running … is like getting up every morning and shooting yourself. You know that you are going to put yourself through something really painful, but you also know how much strength and speed are going to come with it. The passion of the runner is to force forgetfulness on that pain and embrace the benefits that will without fail make you a better person.” –Adam Batliner, former Colorado Buffalo

The metaphor is a little sloppy, but the sentiment is undeniable. Running sucks. People who don’t run know this, and people who do run know it on a much deeper level. So why do we do it?

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