We run when we're scared, we run when we're ecstatic, we run away from…

Christopher McDougall
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We run when we're scared, we run when we're ecstatic, we run away from our problems and run around for a good time. ✨ FaceBook post byChristopher McDougall from Jan 31, 2011
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We run when we're scared, we run when we're ecstatic, we run away from our problems and run around for a good time. ✨ FaceBook post byChristopher McDougall from Jan 31, 2011

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