Yup, it’s going to be all marathon all the time over here until at least 10/11/10. (Also, if you’re new here, you might want to check out my top posts page.)
I’ve been complaining a lot lately about marathon training, so I thought I’d tell you why it’s awesome. Tomorrow, I’ll tell you, in…
Yes to most of this, but especially:
Sightseeing—I love seeing areas of a city on a run that I’d never see otherwise. I ran in my new ‘hood in Brooklyn yesterday and loved checking out tons of new streets quickly; covering that much ground on a casual walk would’ve taken so much longer!
Looking badass—I like to pretend like I’m badass at just about everything. Some things are just laughable (e.g., acting like I’m good at arm wrestling), but when you run 20 miles, um, no one can really argue that you aren’t hardcore. Or they can try, but then you can kick them with your superstrong leg. Or you can show them your chafing wounds and they’ll get grossed out and leave you alone.
:)
Yes to getting to know people and talking about poop. As I once said to this girl, and then had to explain, “Misery loves company”
It’s why running groups are popular. Misery has nothing to do with poop… most of the time
“This girl” is my girlfriend, she wasn’t at the time we started running together. It was my trick to get to know her…
(Source: losingweightinthecity)
