“Don’t forget the elitist attitude. You know the same
attitude the bicycle enthusiasts get when they have to block
the whole road. It’s like “what can I do to make my self
better than everyone else”? “I know, I’ll be a jogger
snob and feel just as proud as a Prius owner.””
Wow a whole lot of assumptions in your post!
I just prefer to do things that increase my chances to not be sitting in a doctors office being treated for things that I could have a chance to prevent. I don’t really care about your opinion of me; or anyone else’s. I know what is best for me. Training for a marathon is WAY too much to do for some vanity purpose.
It takes a heck of a lot of work; and sucks at times.
My overall attitude is a conservatives attitude of self reliance and wanting to be left alone. Staying fit increases my chances of being self reliant; and not having someone needed to take care of me as I age. It wont guarantee anything; but it certainly helps the percentages.
I admire those who run regularly, and think it is a noble goal to complete a marathon (or multiple marathons). I am a bit surprised by some of the comments on this thread.
I apologize for that. You didn’t deserve that rant.
Wow a whole lot of assumptions in your post!
...actually, the poor dude is simply displaying his numerous insecurity issues, which magically give him the ability to know the thoughts and attitudes of every single runner and cyclist he encounters in the course of his routine daily life...
My daughter’s friend finished in 2:32. Pretty good for 25 years old. I don’t think it is his best.
I may get back to running someday. Back issues make it difficult now. I love the freedom of it, being in nature. I have always thought that Heaven would include new running shoes, slight downhill inclines, and favorite music choices, to do running as an optional activity. 10K is the longest I have ever done on competition, but some years back, in the Omaha Corporate Cup, there were close to 20,000 competitors, and it was an amazing experience. I did it every year for 9 or 10 years... Was stunned by those who would beat me, very old, very heavy, the blind guy. Their efforts were inspiring.
I have no opinion about running on whether it’s good or bad for you, but here’s one observation of people who run; in almost any conversation they use the words “me” and “I” more than others. There are many examples, even on this thread. It’s all about “me”.