I am a runner

I am a runner.

I am not a runner because of the length of time I can run.
I am not a runner because of the incredible speed I have.
I am not a runner because of my lean muscular body.
I am not a runner because I have always been.

I just started running. I am slow, out of shape, and easily fatigued.
I am a runner because I finish my run and want to start again as soon as I catch my breath.
I am a runner because I run out my frustrations.
I am a runner because I plan my day around running.
I am a runner because I have a date scheduled with myself 3 days a week and sometimes I go out more.
I am a runner because I can.

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