I have an interesting story to share today. I work in the food service industry, and where I work we have an open kitchen, so I actually get to chat with people who come in to enjoy a meal. One of the things I joke about when people ask what I like to eat there is I answer, "Everything! lol That's why I run everyday!" Well, I mentioned this to guests the other day and the lady looked at me, smiled and said, "You're a runner? So is he!" motioning to her husband. I eneded up having a really nice conversation with him about running. He was a 3:45:00 marathoner who developed back problems and isn't able to run anymore, but when he spoke the passion he still has for the sport was evident. We talked about marathons, my running the Gold Jacket 5k in April, his running a race where the first quarter mile was through potato chips, how I was nearly hit by a truck on a run, the ups and downs of training, the positives and negatives of running on the road....it was pretty awesome! He said he would give just about anything to be able to run again, even if it was just to run 2 miles a couple times a week. We also chatted about how people (good heartedly) joke about "I could't run 3 blocks let alone 3 miles" or "if I'm running you better run too because something is chasing me" and agree that running is a passion that just can't be explained to those who don't run. That's ok, though. There's something out there for everyone. Its just really really cool when you get to meet and talk with another runner out of the blue.
I'm also excited to share that today is day NINETY of my personal runstreak! One of my big goals this year is to see if I can continue my runstreak for a full year. At day 90 I'm almost 1/4 of the way there!! Actually, I may just see how long I can keep the streak going if I make it to a full year :) I have met so many wonderful, supportive people on-line that have been part of runstreaks that have kept me going since the day before Thanksgiving last year that I just want to keep going and going. It's also been a learning experience. How hard I can push myself, how to plan the distances I run so I can run everyday and still race, finding new routes to run, new tricks to keep the treadmill interesting. I love learning new things and every day I get out there and run I learn more about myself, and I love that!!
Well, I am off to celebrate day 90 with cheeseburgers with the family. Hope you all have a great evening! Happy running everyone!!!
I only really have online people to talk to about the runstreaks and running in general - I try at work but I think I bore people with it so I've stopped now... Haha!!
ReplyDeleteI know how you feel! I've been able to figure out which co-workers are truly interested in my running and chat with them. The rest i don't bug with it, lol. It's really cool when a customer comes in and we have running in common :)
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