'OK, you're a runner. Get over it'

I'm convinced some people were just built for running. Some people can do it all the time and it's not a big deal. My body starts breaking down when I get over 3-4 miles consistently.

 

I agree about the 13.2 stickers. But if you run a marathon, that's one hell of an accomplishment and it takes a hell of a lot to get there. My wife ran Chicago and Boston and it is just an impressive feat to even finish. I'm in pretty good shape but even when I was running regularly, I never ran more than 10 miles (and I'm also the type who starts to break down when I get over 3-4 miles consistently). I have no idea how she did that (though she's had meniscus surgery on each knee, a couple years apart).

That said, I do understand why people run. I find it the most enjoyable type of repetitive endurance exercise -- much more so than ellipticals or stationary bikes -- and the most satisfying aerobic workout. I just wish my feet and knees agreed with me.

 

I think that it's cute when columnists lambast people for expressing an allegiance or opinion.

 

Call me a dirty old man but any trend that puts more attractive eye candy (I'm straight but let's be fair, of either sex) on the street is fine with me.

 

That looks like a cartoon character.

 

My favorite is when overly healthy people that run all the time die of heart attacks.
That makes me toast them with a cheesy fried chicken sammich and a pile of waffle chilli fries every time.

 

I don't work out over a fear of dying early. It's not even about vanity. I run and exercise regularly because I simply feel better when I'm (somewhat) fit and in shape.

 

I think it's awesome when people die young, too.

 

That's classy and completely normal.

 

Here come the cops.

 

I always looked at runners as the kids who could not throw and catch in school.