Didn't realize people hate on runners so much

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8 years ago 05/03/2015 9:47pm EDT

re: danny2

danny2 wrote:
I love running, but there is way too much garbage on Facebook about the importance of running. Too many inspirational posts, "share if you're running a race this weekend!", etc. This is the legacy of George Sheehan's writing, all variations on the "running is a noble profession" theme. Apparently, signing up for a 5K and finishing in 30 minutes is the equivalent of climbing Everest or curing cancer.
Now I have to go for my run, but that's all I'm going to say about it. ;)

Perhaps it is part of George Sheehan's legacy, but not the legacy he was trying to create. If you take 30sec soundbites of Sheehan, then a 30min 5k'er can think he accomplished Mt Everest. But, when Sheehan quotes Greek philosopher about the escasos, aegon, and arete, all of us (except Desi Linden - the only one I can quickly think of) need to swallow hard and think twice about what we are really doing.

8 years ago 05/04/2015 4:24am EDT

re: non filthy casual

It's read a sarcasm.

Not a really big deal.

And, as a runner for over 30 years, I can say most of what he says is true. I find myself rolling my eyes when some other runner tells me his weight, and only drinks water, no beer, and eats mostly tofu , even on Thanksgiving.

8 years ago 05/04/2015 8:26am EDT

re: non filthy casual

If that article was sarcastic, it should have been a lot funnier. 3/4 of the commenter didn't even get it.

8 years ago 05/04/2015 8:52am EDT

re: NJ Possible

Runners do not have any special relationship with social media. There are tons of similar social media addicts posting about being a mom, sustainable/locavore/all things Michael Pollen, pro-gun/rightwing nutbag stuff to fishing. Running gets bashed and singled out because there is a bit of a barrier to entry for a lot of people. Anyone can pick up a tennis racket or hack around with a set of golf clubs. But running does take some real commitment and favors a body type that is not favored by other sports. So, people get very jealous and lash out at the sport that basically rewards people with a very light frame who are patient and consistent with their training and gives the big boned typical jock build nothing but humiliation and injury as they try to get through a 5k race faster than the top 60-65 age group female runner.

8 years ago 05/04/2015 9:00am EDT

re: Precious Roy

Love this comment - "I'm convinced that runners run because they epicFAILED at all other competitive sports"

8 years ago 05/04/2015 9:07am EDT

re: Lon Gilander

quote]Lon Gilander wrote:

They do on Long Island,

Long Island Marathon: A Headache for Local Residents

"It’s like a snow storm in May for the people living in parts of Westbury and Salisbury. They can get out of their homes but they can’t drive anywhere. For them, the running of the Long Island Marathon on Sunday means not being able to run away.

With the road closures, local residents say they feel like prisoners with no way in or out of their community."

http://www.longislandpress.com/2015/05/02/long-island-marathon-a-headache-for-local-residents/

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