Official RA Joke Thread! (Read 7134 times)

Family and Friends when you've run, showered, and eaten breakfast (twice) before your family/roommates even wake up. when your family knows that you will run on Thanksgiving and Christmas (or other holidays you celebrate) no matter what. when your friends no longer look at you like you're nuts because they know it for sure. when you forget birthdays and anniversaries, even major holidays, but never the date of your next race. when you have to make a real effort to remember to talk to your (non-running) family and friends about something other than running. when your family plans vacations based on where your next marathon will be. when your non-running family and friends know the differences between feet that are neutral, over-pronating, and supinating. when you run so much that your family has a separate laundry basket for your running clothes. when people stop asking you if you are going to run today, but rather ask you when. when you tell people you ran a 10k and you are shocked that people think that is a long run. when you call four miles an easy day. when you try to convince people to run a 5k because it's "only" three miles. when you no longer have to explain to your friends why cotton isn't the best choice for running attire. when you come back after an hour-long run and your spouse says, "That was fast. I didn't expect you back so soon." when you smirk at people who tell you that you run too much or are crazy for enjoying a run.

Clothes You know you're a runner... when you refuse to wash your running shoes because you like to wear the dirt as a badge of honor. when every T-shirt you own has a race name and sponsors list on it. when your socks come in two categories: running socks and others. when you go from having a drawer for your running clothes to having an entire bureau. when you balk at the cost of everyday shoes and then spend $75 to 100 on a pair of running shoes that will only last three months--and think you're getting a fabulous deal. when you think a black Timex Ironman watch goes with a black tie dress. when you are constantly washing running clothes but have to go through piles of clothes on the floor to find something to wear to work each morning. when you have to explain to everyone why you can't run in the T-shirts you get at races.

OMG, Michelle...SO many of those things are spot on! k

I've seen most of them before but as I've become more of a "runner" I can truly relate to them and they are funnier! ( I even think I've posted something similiar before)

A man who just died is delivered to a mortuary wearing an expensive, expertly tailored black suit. The mortician asks the deceased's wife how she would like the body dressed. He points out that the man does look very good in the black suit he is already wearing. The widow however, says that she always thought her husband looked his best in blue, and that she wants him in a blue suit. She gives the mortician a blank check and says, "I don't care what it costs, but please have my husband in a blue suit for the viewing." The woman returns the next day for the viewing. To her delight she finds her husband dressed in a gorgeous blue suit with a subtle chalk stripe; the suit fits him perfectly. She says to the mortician, "Whatever the cost, I'm very satisfied. You did an excellent job and I'm very grateful. How much did you spend?" To her astonishment, the mortician presents her with the blank check. "There's no charge," he says. "No, really, I must pay you for the cost of that exquisite blue suit!" she says. "Honestly, ma'am," the mortician says, "it didn't cost me a thing. You see, a deceased gentleman of about your husband's size was brought in shortly after you left yesterday, and he wa s wearing an attractive blue suit. I asked his missus if she minded him going to his grave wearing a black suit instead, and she said it made no difference as long as he looked nice." "So, I just switched the heads."

"So, I just switched the heads."

I just heard this Saturday! We didn't expect that ending!!

Not a joke, but it made me laugh. Last night I over heard my 13 y/o son tell my 11 y/o daughter something and then he said to her "you know, it was back in the day"...she asked "when was that?" He said " I think it was before we were born".

1975: Long hair 2007: Longing for hair 1975: Acid rock 2007: Acid reflux 1975: Tryin to look like Marlon Brando or Liz Taylor 2007: Trying NOT to look like Marlon Brando or Liz Taylor 1975: Seeds and stems 2007: Roughage 1975: Hoping for a BMW 2007: Hoping for a BM 1975: Going to a new, hip joint 2007: Receiving a new hip joint 1975: Rolling Stones 2007: Kidney Stones 1975: Screw the system 2007: Upgrade the system 1975: Disco 2007: Costco 1975: Parents begging you to get your hair cut 2007: Children begging you to get their heads shaved 1975: Passing the drivers' test 2007: Passing the vision test 1975: Whatever 2007: Depends

Oh ... how true .... .... Neil