Excuses for not running

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mushroom May 2013 9:29pm, 7 May 2013 529 posts	0 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 6,061 posts	0 hls That's a great excuse! Mine tend to be more along the lines of I just can't be arsed I'm afraid
Velociraptor May 2013 3:42pm, 20 May 2013 25,468 posts	0 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.
MrsVanoord May 2013 4:01pm, 20 May 2013 218 posts	0 MrsVanoord I'm defrosting the freezer
Wobbling May 2013 4:07pm, 20 May 2013 1,921 posts	0 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.
Nick Cook May 2013 4:11pm, 20 May 2013 13,196 posts	0 Nick Cook It's raining. I need a poo!
lammo May 2013 4:13pm, 20 May 2013 5,341 posts	0 lammo I'm fat and lazy and can't be f*cked.
Topcat2 May 2013 4:20pm, 20 May 2013 649 posts	0 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....
early bird May 2013 4:23pm, 20 May 2013 11,288 posts	0 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
Phil70 May 2013 8:49pm, 20 May 2013 128 posts	0 Phil70 It's usually a 'can't be bothered' or 'I'll run tomorrow' and 'I could do with a lie in today.'