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  • You're not a runner if...

    If... you don't acknowledge other runners on the street.

    I know. I'm acting like a child, but it irritates me. Maybe it's me? Maybe I don't look like the kind of guy that people would want to say "hey" to. Are other runners intimidated by my obvious athletic ability or brutal long distance pace?  Is it because I look so great in my tights?

    I'm guessing not.

    I always make a point of acknowledging other runners. It's just polite. It's an unspoken rule, the rule of the open road. A hat-tip to a fellow journeyman who has, like you, chosen the hard road to self-improvement. It's a commitment that deserves mutual recognition.

    Now this certainly doesn't to apply to all runners I see on the road or on the trail. But there's a significant minority out there who just don't get it. So, next time you're in my neck of the woods and you see a balding red-faced 40-something guy huffing along, please... show some love will you?
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    • 1 February 2010
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    Feb 01, 2010
    chanthana said...
    I often acknowledge other runners, especially during inclimate weather. I smile or nod, translating to "Good to see you're running in the rain" or "Glad to see I'm not the only nut out here in sub-freezing temps". However, there are days when I am not feeling friendly, so I don't mean to snub other runners. Lately, I've been running a lot to clear my mind and sort through some personal issues. So, don't take it personally. Some people might be shy or in the zone, while others are probably in so much pain, they can't even offer you a wave. But if I ever see you out there (in the UK or States), I'll say hello :-)
    Feb 01, 2010
    Simon Chapman said...
    Thanks chanthana. You're clearly the voice of reason here.

    I shall try to be more understanding. Can't promise anything though :)

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