October 13, 2014
20 Things You Should Never Tell A Runner
1. "Running is not a sport."
Right, because football is in the Olympics?2. "You're too young/old to run."
I'm really not, but thanks for worrying.3. "Are you running away from your problems?"
No, but I'm running away from you.4. "You're sore, just take the day off."
How about no?
5. "You'll lose all your muscles if you run."
Yes, because I don't do strength training at all and stay away from any type of protein.6. "Oh! You're a jogger?"
Don't.
7. "You have too many running shoes."
You can never have too many running shoes.8. "Just run on the treadmill."
It's not the same thing.9. "You're going to have huge legs if you run."
How in the world did you come up with that?
10. "It's too hot (cold, windy, snowy, etc.) outside, just stay inside!"
You're such a wuss.11. "Your knees will be screwed up when you're older."
Don't talk about my knees.
12. "Are you fast?"
Fast enough to run over you. Wait, what?13. "Why do you have so many water bottles?"
Because I don't go on 10 minutes run, I need to hydrate.
14. "Aren't you going to get lost?"
Ever heard of a GPS watch?
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15. "You're injured, you shouldn't be running."
If I can walk, I can run.
16. "It's unhealthy to run that much."
It's unhealthy to sit on the couch that much.
17. "______ is happening because you're running too much."
Ok, mom.
18. "How much did you pay for that race?"
With money. Stop asking.
19. "Don't you get bored?"
No, don't you?
20. "Are you a runner? Because you've been running in my mind all day."
