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June 18, 2015
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“I used to have a fear of hurdles, but I got over it”

"I used to have a fear of hurdles, but I got over it" is a jocular line that has been printed on ecards. "I used to have a fear of hurdles, but i got over it" was cited on…

June 21, 2024
Exercise/Running/Health ClubsFood/Drink

“I want abs, but I want ice cream more”

"I want abs, but I want ice cream more" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "People need to understand the difference between wants and needs. I want abs, but I need…

August 20, 2020
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“I wanted to go jogging but Proverbs 28:1 says, ‘the wicked run when no one is chasing them’”

"I wanted to go jogging but Proverbs 28:1 says, 'the wicked run when no one is chasing them,' so there's that" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The…

August 20, 2020
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“I wanted to go running but Proverbs 28:1 says, ‘the wicked run when no one is chasing them’”

"I wanted to go jogging but Proverbs 28:1 says, 'the wicked run when no one is chasing them,' so there's that" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The…

July 12, 2025
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“I was at a climbing center the other day, but someone had stolen all the grips from the wall. Honestly, you couldn’t make it up”

"You can't make it up!" usually isn't taken literally, but there are climbing wall jokes. "I was at a climbing center the other day, but someone had stolen all the grips…

December 12, 2022
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“I was feeling bad about my code so I went outside and take a run…” (joke)

"If ever you're feeling sad, just go for a run" might, at first, seem like good advice. However, a joke often follows this. "If you’re ever sad, just go for a run. Then…

May 26, 2020
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“I was going to post about my afternoon run, but I was autocorrected to afternoon rum”

"Run" and "rum" should not be confused. "@BKnockin afternoon run or rum? I like the latter ;)" was posted on Twitter by Michelle “MBennz” Bennett on January 5,…

November 25, 2017
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“I was thinking of running a marathon…” (joke)

"Running a marathon" usually means running in a marathon, not running the marathon. Jordan Brookes‏ joked on Twitter on May 12, 2014: "I'd like to run a marathon but it seems…

November 17, 2017
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“I was told that exercise helps with your decision making.  It’s true. After going to the gym earlier, I’ve decided I’m never going again”

Does exercise help the mind with decision-making? A joke is: "I was told that exercise helps with your decision making. It's true. After going to the gym earlier, I've decided…

September 20, 2018
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“I wasn’t planning on going for a run today, but those cops came out of nowhere”

"I wasn't planning on going for a run today, but those cops came out of nowhere" is a jocular line about running that has been printed on many images. "I wasn't planning on…

June 13, 2020
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“I wear a mask while jogging. It’s a running gag”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in some requirements to wear face masks. Many people felt gagged by the masks. "I wear a mask while jogging. It's a running gag" was…

February 10, 2023
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“I went for a run, but came back home after 5 minutes because I forgot something..”

"I went for a run, but came back home after 5 minutes because I forgot something. I forgot that I'm fat and can't run for more than 5 minutes" was posted on Twitter by…

October 3, 2020
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“I went to the doctors and asked what was the best exercise to lose weight…”

People often ask about "the best exercise to lose weight." There are at least two ways, and they both involve saying "no" to food. “'The best exercise I know of,'…

January 16, 2025
Exercise/Running/Health ClubsGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I will never donate money to anyone collecting for a marathon. They just take the money and run”

"Take the money and run" is a common expression to describe a scammer who will run off with someone's money. "Never donate money to anyone collecting for a marathon. They just…

February 20, 2020
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“I wish I could drop my body off at the gym and pick it back up when it’s ready”

"I wish I could drop my body off at the gym and pick it back up when it's ready" is a gym saying that has been printed on many images. "I want to drop my body off at the gym…

March 2, 2025
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“I wish I loved exercising as much as I love not exercising”

Many people do not love exercising. "I hate exercising as much as I love not exercising" was posted on X/Twitter by Official Jon Lajoie on July 31, 2013. "I wish I loved exercising…

May 18, 2024
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“I wish we could donate body fat to those in need”

"I wish we could donate body fat to those in need" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "I think it should be possible for people to donate excess body fat to those in…

May 18, 2024
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“I wish we could donate bodyfat to those in need”

"I wish we could donate body fat to those in need" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "I think it should be possible for people to donate excess body fat to those in…

August 21, 2017
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“I would get up early and jog in the morning, but I don’t want to be the guy to find dead bodies”

There are many excuses for not taking a morning jog. "Ever noticed how it's always early morning joggers or dog owners that find dead bodies? Think that's a reason to not jog and own…

February 7, 2018
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“I would like monkey bars a lot more if they were more like places where monkeys got really drunk”

"Monkey bars" -- a piece of playground equipment also called a "jungle gym" -- do not serve alcohol. A jocular one-line saying was posted on Twitter on June 12, 2011: "I…

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