I was traveling internationally today, and the passport check line was the longest and slowest moving line I’ve ever been in. It took over 90 minutes to clear that line (on top of regular security). By the time I got through the line my flight was getting ready to close its doors. I thought about not even bothering to try to get to the gate at that point because it was probably too late and I’d probably need to see if I can find another flight. But then I remembered I’m a runner and figured there’s no harm in trying. So I proceeded to run an all-out 1,000 meters with a bag in each hand. Caught my flight! So grateful to be a runner. There’s no way a non-runner would have made it.
Being a runner came in handy today
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Lets Run Regular wrote:
I was traveling internationally today, and the passport check line was the longest and slowest moving line I’ve ever been in. It took over 90 minutes to clear that line (on top of regular security). By the time I got through the line my flight was getting ready to close its doors. I thought about not even bothering to try to get to the gate at that point because it was probably too late and I’d probably need to see if I can find another flight. But then I remembered I’m a runner and figured there’s no harm in trying. So I proceeded to run an all-out 1,000 meters with a bag in each hand. Caught my flight! So grateful to be a runner. There’s no way a non-runner would have made it.
Though the time you saved today by not having to re-book is probably offset 3x by the time you spend on running each and every week.
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Yeah but more importantly did you look relaxed?
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gugu wrote:
Lets Run Regular wrote:
I was traveling internationally today, and the passport check line was the longest and slowest moving line I’ve ever been in. It took over 90 minutes to clear that line (on top of regular security). By the time I got through the line my flight was getting ready to close its doors. I thought about not even bothering to try to get to the gate at that point because it was probably too late and I’d probably need to see if I can find another flight. But then I remembered I’m a runner and figured there’s no harm in trying. So I proceeded to run an all-out 1,000 meters with a bag in each hand. Caught my flight! So grateful to be a runner. There’s no way a non-runner would have made it.
Though the time you saved today by not having to re-book is probably offset 3x by the time you spend on running each and every week.
How much do you spend on running?
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gugu wrote:
Though the time you saved today by not having to re-book is probably offset 3x by the time you spend on running each and every week.
What about the time I will probably gain from being less likely to die from heart disease, which is the leading cause of death? On average how much longer do runners live than non-runners?
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OJJ wrote:
Yeah but more importantly did you look relaxed?
I certainly tried, just in case anyone from here saw me but I was breathing hard and sweating quite a bit by the end.
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I was there, too. I saw you running. I also saw you running on one of the movable walkways. That is clearly a violation and will result in your time being disqualified. I emailed Derek earlier today to expect to see yourself getting outed on MI.
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Some people tried mugging me when I was in peak 800/1500 shape. I feel like I ran a 27 or 28 and gapped them.
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Strava link?
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Lets Run Regular wrote:
gugu wrote:
Though the time you saved today by not having to re-book is probably offset 3x by the time you spend on running each and every week.
What about the time I will probably gain from being less likely to die from heart disease, which is the leading cause of death? On average how much longer do runners live than non-runners?
Who knows. There are studies that say any health benefits of cardio top off at around 150 minutes per week.
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If you ran on pure hate you probably would have gotten there 10 minutes before boarding. The time reversal 800m pure hate effect 😁
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Did you feel pure hatred coursing through your veins? Or love?
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What shoes were you wearing?
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Same. wrote:
Some people tried mugging me when I was in peak 800/1500 shape. I feel like I ran a 27 or 28 and gapped them.
I'm sorry a 27 or 28 was your peak 800/1500m shape...
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Cheats out! wrote:
I was there, too. I saw you running. I also saw you running on one of the movable walkways. That is clearly a violation and will result in your time being disqualified. I emailed Derek earlier today to expect to see yourself getting outed on MI.
Guilty as charged, and I would do it again!
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Renewed Marathoner wrote:
If you ran on pure hate you probably would have gotten there 10 minutes before boarding. The time reversal 800m pure hate effect 😁
I was fueled by pure anxiety rather than pure hate. I know the positive effects of running the 800 on pure hate are well documented. Based on my experience today, I think more research is needed on the performance benefits of pure anxiety.
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Hah. Yeah. I had a similar airport experience last year. Stressful.
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Oh! That was you I saw today!
I was right behind you on my electric scooter. I was late too for another flight and I pushed the MAX button but still couldn't close the gap with you.
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Yeah but did you set any airport world bests?40
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randomcoach wrote:
Yeah but did you set any airport world bests?Fun race! Those guys are faster than I am but they also had the advantage of racing in their running gear. I’d like to see them pull that off while wearing jeans and carrying a bag in each hand.
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