When trying to spice up your language, it's important to have synonyms at your disposal for common phrases such as "was running." Some alternatives for this phrase include "was sprinting," "was dashing," "was jogging," "was dashing," "was racing," "was speeding," "was galloping," "was bounding," "was darting," and "was scampering." Each of these synonyms implies a slightly different type of movement, with "sprinting" and "racing" implying a faster speed and "scampering" and "bounding" implying a more playful or lighthearted movement. Using different synonyms can help add variety and richness to your writing.