10 signs you're addicted to running

Recognizing an addiction to running can help you maintain a healthy relationship with the sport. Here are ten signs that you might be addicted to running:

1. Compulsive Running: You make excuses to run, even when you're tired, injured, or busy. Skipping a run causes anxiety or guilt.

2. Injury Ignorance: You ignore pain and injuries, pushing through discomfort to maintain your running routine.

3. Neglecting Responsibilities: You prioritize work, family, or social commitments over other important life responsibilities.

4. Obsessive Tracking: You obsessively track your running stats (mileage, pace, etc.) and feel a sense of worth tied to these numbers.

5. Social Isolation: You choose to run alone instead of spending time with family and friends, leading to social withdrawal.

6. Emotion Regulation: You rely on running to cope with stress, anxiety, or depression, using it as your primary source of emotional relief.

7. Overtraining: You consistently run without adequate rest or recovery, leading to physical and mental burnout.

8. Competition Focus: You feel an urgent need to compete in races, pushing yourself to achieve more, regardless of your actual condition.

9. Avoiding Non-Running Activities: You forgo other activities you once enjoyed in favor of running, losing interest in hobbies or social events.

10. Rationalizing Excess: You make excuses for running excessively, such as feeling it’s necessary for your mental health or fitness goals.

If you identify with several of these signs, evaluating your running habits and seeking a balanced approach to exercise might be beneficial.

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