No pain, no gain.

1. Chafing in absolutely all the worst places.

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It’s inevitable. So don’t forget those nipple bandages.

2 Swollen everything.

1st day back into off season training, I end up here 😣 #icebags #icebath #50degrees #cold w @livvisefton

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Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate and repeat.

3. Constantly sporting an array of unexplainable bruises.

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This exhibit is on display all year long.

4. Toenails that just up and fall off thanks to all the miles you’ve been putting in.

4. Toenails that just up and fall off thanks to all the miles you've been putting in.

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Kiss that pedicure goodbye.

5. Mountainous callouses that won’t. stop. growing.

They make your hands feel AMAZING in the shower. Am I right?

6. The challenge that is: walking after leg day.

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Anybody got a wheelchair I can borrow? Or a pair of wheely shoes?

7. Blisters that you’re supposed to ‘avoid popping at all costs.’

2 weeks off and my feet have become soft and precious #bloodblister #running

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It’s cool. I don’t need my feet to walk or anything.

8. Or cramps that creep up on you when you LEAST expect it.

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We feel you Lebron.

9. Patches of acne even though puberty has long come and gone.

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Earth to body? We’re not in high school anymore.

10. Getting heat rash from working out in hot or humid conditions.

Being punished for pushing yourself to run in imperfect weather? It’s a cruel world.

11. Chronic butt bruises from all the time you spend on a bike.

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Oh, you want me to take a seat? Nah, I think I’m good.

12. Casual foot fungal infections …

12. Casual foot fungal infections . . .

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The itching WILL make you contemplate amputation.

13. Or groin fungal infections.

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Yes, turns out there is a reason men are always grabbing their junk in public. Jock itch people.

14. Large abrasions that somehow take up your entire body …

😫Ouch #runnerproblems #roadrash #ouch #athleteproblems

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Why cover this up with gauze, when it lets people know how badass I am?

15. Which, of course turn into colassal-sized scars.

But hey, no pain no gain right?

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