What Running Is Like

I stumbled across this column by someone who compares his marathon training to his efforts to work his way out of debt. It’s not bad, except for the part where he says he tries to go to bed with his running clothes on. This guy is definitely single.

Anyway, it reminded me of all the comparisons people make to running. So I did a little research to see how many different ones there were. Now I could have included how all these things are like running, but I think it might be more fun for you to guess or make up your own reasons.

Running is like…

* life.
* childbirth.
* mouthwash.
* a true friend.
* a battle that I just won.
* good artwork.
* music.
* poetry.
* writing.
* a play.
* a safety valve.
* a bank account.
* Alaska.
* a pyramid.
* cod liver oil.
* an allergy.
* therapy.
* surgery.
* a great wine.
* sex.
* a business.
* golf.
* wrestling.
* a game of chess.
* pissing on your leg.
* breakfast.
* lunch.
* a legal drug.
* crack.
* going to the dentist.
* driving on the highway.
* mathematics.
* the peacock displaying his tail.
* dreaming.
* a booty call.
* crossword puzzles.
* getting up and shooting yourself in the morning.