I'm Truly Sorry For This

TheyCallMeJoe

posted: 7/31/2012 at 5:31 PM

Not sure about all of you, but I felt a little guilty reading this

Anyone else recognize themselves?

azredbirds052

Maniac

posted: 7/31/2012 at 5:54 PM

Without a doubt. I try to stop myself, but I just can't.

Marathon Maniac #6740

Goals for 2013:

Run 3 Marathons in less than 6 weeks

PF Chang's Rock N Roll Arizona Marathon (1/20/2013--4:13:19)
Lost Dutchman Marathon (2/17/2013--4:34:27)
Phoenix Marathon (03/02/2013--4:17:31)

Run 1,500+ miles

LedLincoln

Food

posted: 8/1/2012 at 8:25 AM

Geez, that's the entire RA community.

testing testing

Lakerunner5

posted: 8/1/2012 at 8:46 AM

God yes! I thought I restrained myself admirably when a family member remarked over my first HM feat last year. However, at least five direct quotes from this article left my lips at Christmas dinner. It took all I had to change the subject about 10 minutes in. Thanks for the laugh!

R2E

"run" "to" "eat"

posted: 8/1/2012 at 8:52 AM

i never talk to real people about my running -- that's what RA people are for.

i find the sunshine beckons me to open up the gate and dream and dream ~~robbie williams

Happyfeet

posted: 8/1/2012 at 8:55 AM

My running friends have started calling me "coach", I think it's a not so subtle hint to shut up.

Ileneforward

Milktruck say relentless

posted: 8/1/2012 at 9:28 AM

Quote from R2E on 8/1/2012 at 8:52 AM:

i never talk to real people about my running -- that's what RA people are for.

So...tell us about your running! Smile

Proofread carefully to see if you any words out.

" ..that corner has narrowed to a half-nekkid egyptian wandering about in the cold new jersey nighttime."
~ R2E

arlahile

posted: 8/1/2012 at 9:41 AM

Quote from R2E on 8/1/2012 at 8:52 AM:

i never talk to real people about my running -- that's what RA people are for.

This. Plus one other crazy at work.

2013 Valley Runner of the Year Series: Feb 16 5K (4 points out of 10) ... Mar 2 10K (20/30)... Mar 16 4Mi (21/30) ... Apr 6 10K (DNS) ... Apr 21 2Mi (5/10) ... May 11 5Mi (where the fuck are the results?)... Jun 8 1Mi ... Jun 16 6Mi ... Sep 28 10K ... Oct 5 5K ...Oct 12 5Mi ... Oct 20 5K

waytogo

posted: 8/1/2012 at 12:28 PM

Quote from R2E on 8/1/2012 at 8:52 AM:

i never talk to real people about my running -- that's what RA people are for.

I try not to, unless they ask. They usually only ask once.

hacker2000

Cool Jump Suit

posted: 8/1/2012 at 12:43 PM

Quote from arlahile on 8/1/2012 at 9:41 AM:

This. Plus one other crazy at work.

Yes, RA people and even some FB people too! I used to have one other crazy at work, but she won't talk to me anymore. Sad

The only difference
That I see
Is you are exactly the same
As you used to be

extendedsolo

Doc, my tooth hurts

posted: 8/1/2012 at 1:32 PM

This is great. This is why I never talk about running, because it's not really that interesting to talk about.

vegefrog

posted: 8/1/2012 at 2:06 PM
modified: 8/1/2012 at 2:07 PM

Big grin

Funny stuff.

I feel so very sorry for my husband who is NOT a runner whenever we hang out with my friends who ARE runners. He just doesn't understand how we can talk about something over and over and over again and never get bored, LOL. We will try to change the subject, but we always seem to get back around to running!

Kerry1976

posted: 8/1/2012 at 4:39 PM

This is hilarious. Smile

Kerry

HF #1048

srlopez

Eye of Sauron

posted: 8/1/2012 at 4:45 PM

I always treat running like Fight Club when I'm around non-runners.

Shoot, except in certain situations I usually keep my mouth shut about running even when runners are around.

The problem occurs in slightly mixed situations. Like a group of mostly non-runners, but one runner who really really wants to talk running with me in the middle of the group.

And once again Mr. Wizard (aka: Stevie Ray) explains the internet.

Joe.

posted: 8/1/2012 at 5:38 PM
modified: 8/1/2012 at 5:43 PM

I have a shirt that addresses this very issue. I think it was put out by the NY marathon people a few years ago. ( If you can't see it, the speech bubble says "marathon marathon marathon marathon ")

I generally discuss my marathon running until I see the glaze come into the eyes of the non- running listener. It usually only takes a couple of minutes.

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