When we were kids we got my dad a “Fisherman’s Excuse Mug”, which cleverly outlined all the reasons the fishing was bad. Which was useful, because the fishing often was bad.

This time of year it’s important to probably prepare a list of excuses reasons you might not make it outside for your daily run. The list below will last you 25 days, but can be repeated or expounded upon for the duration of the season.

Remember, we’re all in this together.