So I don’t know about you but for me the best part of my weekends is always starting it with a long run. It’s a great way to get the training miles in all while having fun with your friends at the same time. Here are 5 reasons to get excited about a long run as told by my SATC ladies. Let’s get to it!
1. To test out your brand spanking new running gear. Long runs are the ultimate dress rehearsal. I just love it.
2. Because mimosas at the end of a 20 mile run are always the best. Yes indeedy.
3. Because sometimes you just want to treat yourself, retail style. New shoes after running some serious mileage? Even better. Treat yoself.
4. The post long run nap. It’s like the holy grail at the end of all of your hard work. Nuff said.
What are your reasons to get excited about a long run?
thedancingrunner 
The post-long run nap is probably my favourite…that and a sugary Starbucks drink that I gift myself for a job well done!
LOL oh no girl!! Just say no to the meal replacement/calorie bombs! 😉
carb overload !!!
haha carbs can be our friends sometimes 🙂
The food you can rationalize at the end, 😛
Word!
Post run food! Everything tastes so much more delicious after a long run
haha the overwhelming response is all about the food!! I love it
All the noms!
Number 3! Love this. I’m notorious for treating myself after long runs…usually with in n out. 🙂
In & Out made me sick one time so I’ve sworn off of it. We have a place here in TX that is pretty good called Whataburger. It was the FIRST thing I wanted after my 100 miler!
This year when I was marathon training honey had a yummy vegetarian meal ready for me when I got home from my long run and sometimes flowers. Talk about motivation to get out there!
What a sweet honey, indeed!
Bubble bath!!! I just published a post on how to find your specific groove on long runs
Oh nice! I will have to go and check it out! 🙂
I always feel incredibly relaxed after a long run. I am a terrible napper but an excellent netflixer after a long run:)
ohhh me too!! Netflixing after long running is absolutely the best!