workit2much wrote:
Anyone else have a friend like this?
The dude i know calls himself professional, always is saying how he is going to break some record he isn't to show off on Facebook. Anytime he runs a race he has some huge excuse afterwards about the heat/wind/rain, chafing/stomach issues/ family issues/ emotional issues.
Who else has this annoying friend?
He seems like a pretty cool guy. I wouldn't mind hanging with him. When he says "professional" maybe he just uses that term to describe his disciplined approach to training. He maintains a strict training regimen. He doesn't fool around. Break some record? Many records out there to be broken. I am pretty sure with his professional approach he will soon be breaking some records. And, the excuses? Maybe they are legit reasons why he doesn't fare as well as he might. One race maybe his stomach not too great, another time he may be thinking about issues at home, another race the wind coupled with the heat and rain ruined what might have been a great race for him. Maybe he would have broken a record on that day except for the terrible conditions. Applaud the guy's professionalism. Don't be a naysayer. Give the guy a hug and let him know you will support him.