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Not sure about all of you, but I felt a little guilty reading this
Anyone else recognize themselves?
Maniac
Without a doubt. I try to stop myself, but I just can't.
Marathon Maniac #6740
Goals for 2015:
Run 3 marathons (modified: Run 2 marathons--Lost Dutchman 02/2015 and Whiskey Row 05/2015)
Run a 50-miler (Ran a 53.8 mile race 11/14/2015)
Run 1,500 miles (uhhh...how about 1,400?)
Stay healthy
not bad for mile 25
Geez, that's the entire RA community.
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!
"run" "2" "eat"
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
My running friends have started calling me "coach", I think it's a not so subtle hint to shut up.
#artbydmcbride
So...tell us about your running!
Runners run
Queen of 3rd Place
This. Plus one other crazy at work.
Ex runner
Cool Jump Suit
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.
So bittersweet,This tragedyWon't ask for absolution;This melody,Inside of me,Still searches for solution.A twist of faith,A change of heart Cures my infatuation.A broken heart, Provides the sparkFor my determination.
Doc, my tooth hurts
This is great. This is why I never talk about running, because it's not really that interesting to talk about.
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!
Master of the Side Eye
TRUST THE PROCESS
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.
jfa
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.