We runners love to talk about running, even to non-runners but here are a few things we don’t need to hear (just saying).
- Running is bad for your knees.
- (Scientifically, no basis. In fact, the only people who say this are people who don’t run).
- It was raining, did you skip your run today?
- (Nope, got exercise and a shower at the same time).
- Running shoes are very expensive.
- (Sure, but they beat running barefoot. You don’t really think that would stop me from running do you?)
- Did you win the race?
- (You never hear a runner ask another runner this question. The best answer “Yes, I beat everyone else that was sitting on the couch).
- You don’t look like a runner.
- (Obviously, you’ve never been a spectator at a race. Five to a hundred and five years old, 110 to 250 pounds, we’re all ages, all sizes. Feel free to join us).
- Running is hard.
- (Yep, no pain, no gain as the old saying goes but it sure beats sitting on the couch).
- Don’t you get bored?
- (You’ve got to be kidding. Whether it’s running in a group, on a scenic trail in the park or listening to a podcast, no way. Now, running on a treadmill, yeah, for sure).
