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You got yourself some slick new running shoes, put on a sweet little running outfit, got your headphones, and made a killer playlist, but nothing — NOTHING — prepared you for the first side cramp, shin splint, loss of any and all ability to breathe, lungs on fire . . . and complete and total anguish. Although it is a fraught memory, we'd like to think of our first run as a humorous one, and at least get a few laughs out of the experience.

Stage 1: Preparation (and Potential Overconfidence)
Stage 2: Suiting Up
Stage 3: Optimism
"THIS IS GREAT. I'M GOING SO FAST!" you think, as the rush of being an amazing athlete and embracing the glory of the great outdoors starts to hit you.
Stage 4: Not Pacing Yourself
Stage 5: Lungs. On. Fire.
Stage 6: Surprise, Shock
Stage 7: Psyching Yourself Up
. . . or explosions!
. . . or you envision that you're running toward something. Whatever works, right?
Stage 8: Actually Pacing Yourself
Stage 9: Other Runner Envy
Stage 10: Your First Cramp
RUNNER DOWN!
You're not being a baby; this is basically war! And to think you thought it was "exercise"!
Stage 11: Fear
You start to feel a little overwhelmed . . .
And you still can't really breathe . . .
Stage 12: Anger
"Where is the runner's high? Is runner's frustration a thing? It is for me!"
Stage 13: Uncontrollable Thirst
Stage 14: Fatigue
Stage 15: The Light at the End of the Tunnel (Acceptance)
Stage 16: The Finish Line
Stage 17: Feels
Stage 18: Physical Demise
Stage 19: Insatiable Hunger
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