Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Little Bit of Venting
You know what really irks me? When people who are not running the marathon give their commentary on how insane/crazy/stupid it is to run so many miles. This has happened to me a lot lately, especially at work. I don't really need commentary on what I choose to do with my free time. I don't judge my boss for spending her free time watching the Sci-Fi network whilst measuring the daily growth of her houseplants. Well, to be fair, I DO judge her for that, I just keep my opinions to myself. Also, I really dislike the "how can you run in this HEAT???" that I get a lot. It is hot outside, hotter than I'd like it to be, but I don't really have a choice. I signed up for this marathon, and I am on a training schedule that requires me to get out there and run. Sometimes I myself wonder whether I'm crazy for doing all this, but with 12 weeks to go before the marathon, I have to just keep pushing and know that I'm doing it for an amazing cause and that I'll feel so great when I've done it. So keep your nay-saying opinions to yourself, please!
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my favorite is "what do you think about when you run?? don't you get BORED???"
ReplyDeletebah! I hate this too...I also hate how no one then even NOTICES when you FINISH the dang thing!! not that anyone runs a marathon so everyone will fawn all over them, but a "hey hope your race goes well" or "wow, how was it!? you must be so proud of yourself" would be cool. Non-runners don't so much get it.
ReplyDeleteOr coming to races!! It means SOOOOOOOO much when someone shows up to cheer for you, but I don't think non-runners realize HOW much it means!