Love running, hate running, love running, hate injuries

[Jolt]

Love: being out in nature, challenging my body, the sense of freedom, not needing any fancy equipment, being able to just go right out the door and run if I want to, exploring trails, feeling agile when maneuvering around rocks and roots on the trail, getting my mind off daily stresses, feeling the sense of accomplishment and calmness after finishing a good run, the way it keeps me in shape to do strenuous hikes, the fact that it helps me be healthier both physically and mentally

Hate: the frustratingly slow progress of the work I have been doing on my form to prevent injuries (after getting ITB issues), the fact that I am such a slow runner compared to everybody else, times when I can't run b/c of injuries, weather or not having time, dealing with the heat in the summer