Forums >General Running>Talking about running...to non-runners.
You -skydive? -bungee? -own a 1000+ dollar watch? -don't wear protection? hearing protection -base jump? -base jump without a parachute? -do just short jumps? What INTO a pool? -are into free style motocross now... really?
Vim
Nah, not hard talking to non-running folks...if the conversation goes any further, I usually end up trying to downplay it all, how slow I am, etc...
Prophet!
My best friend in the world says humans should only run if something big is chasing them.
i don't tell people about my running! I'm a closet runner
Michelle
Barefoot and happy
Does anyone else find it hard to talk about your running to other people? Maybe its just me, but I feel kind of dumb talking about how much mileage I did today or how sore my legs are from running. I find it especially discouraging when I do mention that I run and the other person says "You RUN?! You actually like it? Wow, you're like an exercise freak." Because believe me, I am NOT an exercise freak. Sorry, just had to get that off my chest. Anyone feel the same?
I've had a friend come up to me and ask me why I pay to get myself tired. He was referring to race registration fees. I tell him that the feeling of accomplishment overwhelms the exhaustion and the pain. He just shrugs it off. I need to think of a better rebuttal next time..
#2867
Nah, not hard talking to non-running folks...if the conversation goes any further, I usually end up trying to downplay it all, how slow I am, etc... Lynn B
Run to Win25 Marathons, 17 Ultras, 16 States (Full List)
madness baby
so many races benefit causes worth supporting... so when i get this (kinda stupid) question from people, i just say, "it's a donation and motivation. it benefits others, it benefits me." clearly, there's more to it than that, but the people who tend to ask that question tend to be people who are just trying to push my buttons and don't REALLY want to know why registration fees are worth paying.
rectumdamnnearkilledem
I don't talk much about running when I go home.
Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to
remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.
~ Sarah Kay