Especially distance runners
Bat. Shit. Crazy.
If you are a runner you know exactly what I mean and you are not offended
They say crazy things, use crazy terminology and do crazy crazy things.
For example they:
-choose to run 13.1 than 26.2 then 50 and on and on. The other day I saw a guy with one of those runner bumper stickers with 140. Seriously?
- they run into traffic. You know against traffic, as pedestrians are supposed to. Or sometimes can't be bothered to wait at a stoplight so will maneuver like Frogger to keep the heartrate up.
-They are always thinking about where they fit in a run anywhere and have extra running clothes in car "just in case"
-They know exactly has far it is in miles between their house and anywhere in 5-15 mile radius. And all routes.
They use absurd words and Terms:
Foam roller- I had no idea what this term was and why use it until a few weeks ago. As I am more regular I feel the highly worked muscles on need of relief.
It band- while again I have heard the term before, didn't quite gert it until I started feeling those muscles. fyi, they run along the outside of your upper leg. they've been stiff in the beginning of runs. thereby the need of the use of said foam roller.
Naked running and Barefoot running - one is exactly as it sounds the other is not really what you might think. I have tried one. And gotten some funny looks on the path.
PR- ever the goal. to beat your personal best time. its the song that never ends. yes it goes on and on my friends.
Thought process, possibly the most certifiable part of the runner...
- Like the midwestern mailman, neither sleet nor snownor rain nor grisley heat or humidity will stop you from doing your job, completing the task. 20 degrees or 90. it will get done.
- Like the midwestern mailman, neither sleet nor snownor rain nor grisley heat or humidity will stop you from doing your job, completing the task. 20 degrees or 90. it will get done.
-Boston, New York, Chicago, are races not towns
- injuries are common and badges of honor, especially if you run through them. pain, cramps, pulled muscles...and proudly limp to the finish line. with the war stories. they love the war stories.
- After running 3.1, 6.2, 13.1, 26.2, they cannot wait to do it again. and maybe longer the next time.
- guilt. after missing a run. feeling sick. slower pace. whatever. guilt guilt guilt. reminds me of my Catholic elementary school.
- ha. and jealousy when they drive by another runner. "I should be doing that"
-drop $100+ on a pair of shoes that will last only a few months
- injuries are common and badges of honor, especially if you run through them. pain, cramps, pulled muscles...and proudly limp to the finish line. with the war stories. they love the war stories.
- After running 3.1, 6.2, 13.1, 26.2, they cannot wait to do it again. and maybe longer the next time.
- guilt. after missing a run. feeling sick. slower pace. whatever. guilt guilt guilt. reminds me of my Catholic elementary school.
- ha. and jealousy when they drive by another runner. "I should be doing that"
-drop $100+ on a pair of shoes that will last only a few months
So you see runners are crazy.
But this label has always been applied to everyone who has ever tried to push limits and boundaries, physically and mentally. Who attempt what is told cannot and should not be done. Who chase dreams and try to do better. If that is crazy...
But this label has always been applied to everyone who has ever tried to push limits and boundaries, physically and mentally. Who attempt what is told cannot and should not be done. Who chase dreams and try to do better. If that is crazy...
I ran my first marathon after just 5 months of running. It was the best thing that I ever did. In that time I ran several halfs, 30k, 10k, and alot of 5ks. It was alot of time away from my husband but I really needed it, but you are right we are all crazy.
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