As a runner, I can often grow totally obsessed with the sport. I was wandering how were perceived by the non runner - are we seen as shining examples of health, or as OCD maniacs who destroy their knees for a pointless sport? (I mean SERIOUS ones here, not keep fit joggers.)
[h=2]O/T How do the rest of the world view distance runners?[/h] From the pub, in my experience, usually when the London Marathon or Great North Run are on.
Hmmm not sure how to take the "keep fit joggers" comment. I run 3 or 4 tomes per week normally and am training for gnr thus year and a marathon next (not sure which one) but I only started doing it for losing weight but then realised I thoroughly enjoyed it. I was one if those "keep fit joggers" but now am looking for more serious stuff. I'm never going to be completing the gnr in 80 mins but I hold my own and do it for enjoyment
I'm a cyclist. Personally I think you guys are weird. Why would you run for free when you can spend about £600-700 on an entry level bike, £200-300 on all the gear and countless more on jerseys. ****s sake.
When at school I was middle distance. 1500 metres & two mile cross country. Never been one for marathons or half marathons mind. Admire those that do though.
