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7 Race Excuses Every Runner Uses

You're a Runner When
6th February 2022

Race day, we’ve all been there. You’re ready to go, that PB is in sight and you’re feeling good. But along the way, something doesn’t feel quite right and the excuses come along and some are more believable than others. In our latest video, Sarah and Anna go through 7 of the biggest race excuses runners use.

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