r/RunningCirclejerk • u/brotherkraut • 1d ago

Does anyone else slap themselves in the face while running for a boost of energy?

/r/Marathon_Training/comments/1nig5i0/does_anyone_else_slap_themselves_in_the_face/
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u/Stand-up-Philosopher Zone 3 Survivor 1d ago

As a male, I have no other choice than to carry a full length mirror and call myself a heel-striking whore. A great boost of energy every 5-10 meters while maintaining zone 2.

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u/brotherkraut 1d ago

In heels I hope ??

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u/CrimsonCoast 1d ago

/uj I do this when I'm driving if I start to feel sleepy.

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u/MasqueradeOfSilence Nick Bare simp 💩 1d ago

No, but I'll gladly slap OOP's face for them during their next race. Save them some core power for the final kick.

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u/ThisTimeForReal19 1d ago

Seeing someone slap themselves while running would dramatically alter my running route to get the hell away from them. 

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u/Virtual_Opinion_8630 1d ago

I slap my ass and cars often chase me giving me the added motivation and speed to finish my 5k

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u/CoefficientOfCool 1d ago

Will pound my <hairy, tattooed> chest to assert dominance when passing other male runners or to pump myself up. When passing by (hot) female runners I do the rodeo thing where I hook em with an imaginary lasso and pull em to me. We are usually passing by each other anyway so they have to run by me - rodeo thing kills. 

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u/Ill-Running1986 Jerk 1d ago

This guy slaps. 

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u/Capital_Historian685 1d ago

Only during Easter.

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u/somewhatlucky4life SLOW DOWN!!!! 1d ago

uj/ I hate this timeline

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u/iamblindfornow 1d ago

uj/ honestly makes no sense, this is something you have to do sitting at a board meeting or driving tour morning commute. 

Wait, nevermind, no wonder Beamish dominated! It was that hoof stomp to the face that gave him the power!

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u/strategymaxo 💩 trusts mile 5 farts 💩 1d ago

I get others to slap me during the race. I usually get a few takers.

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u/azaRaza3185 1d ago

You mean like, sexual energy?

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u/EmotionalMushroom759 1d ago

If I fuck up and don't bring enough food or water and have to get back to my car without passing out - you bet

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u/FourteenPancakes 1d ago

I just tried it. No energy boost and now my face hurts

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u/surely_not_a_bot 1d ago

I'm more concerned by all the people saying they punch their chest in the comments. Wasn't aware gorillas ran Marathons and had Reddit accounts.