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Excuses for not running

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May 2013
9:29pm, 7 May 2013
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mushroom
On my way to a 5k race this evening, took me up and over the moors between Yorks & Lancs. Got half way there and was stopped by a police car. I didn't have my passport with me but apparently that wasn't the problem. There was a big moorland fire and smoke was crossing over the roads so no way through :-(
hls
May 2013
3:38pm, 20 May 2013
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hls
That's a great excuse! Mine tend to be more along the lines of I just can't be arsed I'm afraid ;-)
May 2013
3:42pm, 20 May 2013
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Velociraptor
I thought I had a half-day at work so didn't bring my running kit. And I wouldn't have had time anyway, so that's two excuses.
May 2013
4:01pm, 20 May 2013
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MrsVanoord
I'm defrosting the freezer
May 2013
4:07pm, 20 May 2013
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Wobbling
Most recently - I can't breathe. Also often employed: it's school kicking out time, I won't be able to move on the pavements from this end of town to the other. This excuse can be employed anytime between 2:45 and 4:15. Can't run after 4:15 as that's when I make tea.
May 2013
4:11pm, 20 May 2013
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Nick Cook
It's raining.
I need a poo!
May 2013
4:13pm, 20 May 2013
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lammo
I'm fat and lazy and can't be f*cked.
May 2013
4:20pm, 20 May 2013
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Topcat2
every holiday i pack my running kit and almost every time it returns unused. A hangover, its too hot, i got sunburn on my foot....
May 2013
4:23pm, 20 May 2013
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early bird
I've just washed my hair and if I run I will get all sweaty again and have to redo it so I will have to run tomorrow instead.

I'm too fat

I'm too unfit

I don't feel well

I don't have a clean sports bra

It's too late

It's too hot

It's too cold

I don't want to/feel like it

I'm really tired and need to rest as I didn't get enough sleep last night

Oh sorry I have just ate a big meal I couldn't possibly run for another 2 hours then it will be too late/dark

I cba'd

The kids will have just been chucked out of school

It's rush hour on our local cycle path (nightmare of bikes,runners,dog walkers, commuters/school kids and train spotters (live near a steam railway line)

Garmin is out of charge

I'm sure there's more but I can't remember atm
May 2013
8:49pm, 20 May 2013
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Phil70
It's usually a 'can't be bothered' or 'I'll run tomorrow' and 'I could do with a lie in today.'

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