We can always count on Lena Dunham to keep it real. And the paparazzi shot she posted to her Instagram account last night is no exception.

The photo captures Dunham running in an undeniably fierce workout ensemble. She looks awesome, but her caption is what really got us. She explained that while she normally wouldn't post a paparazzi photo, this one in particular "fills her with pride." Dunham then went on to explain (eloquently and hilariously, per usual) the all-too-relatable struggles she's had with running: "Basically my whole life I have hated running and run like a wounded baby Pterodactyl," Dunham wrote. "It was embarrassing and honestly I did not trust myself to escape a burning building or even move briskly towards a buffet."

The remainder of the Instagram caption explained the mental transition Dunham has undergone and her newfound appreciation for running: "[Producer] @jennikonner is directing the season finale of Girls and decided that as Hannah evolved so would her run, so she got me a training session with Matt Wilpers from Mile High Run Club. Within an hour I had a different relationship to this formerly torturous activity. I felt strong, swift and proud. I'm not about to embrace that triathlon life but it's a true joy to continue getting more connected to my body and its powers."

That mind-set—one that embraces the strength of the human body and recognizes exercise as an empowering, confidence-building activity—is something we can totally get behind. Who wants to go for a run today?

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