The Things People Say to Runners

We've all come across these people...the ones who just have to say something about running as you pass by. Sometimes the comments are a courteous, "way to go," while other times they are just downright rude.

I had one neighbor think I might be too hot...without asking, he hosed me down as I passed by. What he didn't know was I still had 10 miles to go...not a lot of fun in soggy shoes and dripping shorts -- Let the chaffing begin!

How many times has someone asked you to run for them too? Oh sure...I'd love to! I really enjoy adding mileage to my run for someone else. I only hope they reap the health benefits as well.

What about the person who tells you how crazy you are? Don't you just want to smack em? I don't need some stranger telling me I have a mental health problem...I am quite aware of it already!

My personal favorite is the weather forecaster. It is a hot afternoon...you feel as though you are searching for the oasis in the desert, when some smarty pants drives by, rolls down the window of their air conditioned car and yells...hot enough for you? No really, I would prefer it was 10 degrees warmer. I make it a goal to dehydrate at least once a week.

So what is a runner to do with these clever comments? Well, we could waste our time getting upset....or we could chalk it up to another one of the many reasons running is less a means of exercise and more a life experience.