Ryan
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#dailymission on May 22, 2012
What are common questions you get from non-athletes and how do you answer them?
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#dailymission
1. Q: Why do you pay money to race when you can run outside for free? A: I'm a philanthropist (don't I wish) who likes to donate to "well-run" charities!
2. Q: Y... read more8 people liked what Steve said -
#dailymission People just say, "I don't know how you make time for it." I don't know either and when they remind me that I don't know how I make time for it, I get really... read more
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#dailymission Q: Doesn't running for that long get boring? A: Not as boring as sitting on your butt for that long.
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#dailymission Q: "I can't believe you decided to run with your knees; how do they feel?" A: "They're just fine, douche bag."
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tee hee.
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Susan, you didn't have to call me a DB.
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#dailymission Is that half marathon a full?
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#dailymission "That's really bad for your joints, isn't it?"
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#dailymission - I get people asking me all kinds of detailed questions about running. Then they often argue with me, make excuses, or listen intently and then never apply any of the information I ... read more
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#dailymission
Why do you smoke if you're running regularly?
I should quit.1 person liked what Andy said -
#dailymission "What are common questions you get from non-athletes and how do you answer them?" Q: Are you crazy? A: um.... Yes?
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#dailymission Isn't that bad for your knee? How many miles is your next marathon?
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#dailymission - I am not sure I get specific questions. More on the lines of comments, and a lot of "you're crazy" I take crazy over lazy!
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#dailymission - non athlete common questions? "I don't know how you do it?" - "How long is this marathon?" - "That would kill my knees!" - "Is all that runn... read more
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#dailymission "What are common questions you get from non-athletes and how do you answer them?" Usually it's not so much questions, as it is people suddenly feel they have to justif... read more
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#dailymission to power through my asthma slowing me down and pick up my pace. Oh, and to be a better person! ;)
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#dailymission "Can I come running with you?"..."No, fuck off."
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good answer.
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So what do you really mean?
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Hahaha that's awesome
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#dailymission What are common questions you get from non-athletes and how do you answer them? Them: Aren't you worried about your knees blowing out? Me: Yes, that's why I run; to keep th... read more
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#dailymission Why would you ever want to run that far?? Oh you ran a marathon, what is that, like 5 miles??
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Today's #dailymission
What are common questions you get from non-athletes and how do you answer them?
How do you run so far? My knees hurt too much and I can't run that far.My answer ... read more
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Good answer! Good answer! Whose knees don't at some point?
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#dailymission What are common questions you get from non-athletes and how do you answer them?
Q: How do you fit it all in?
A: I make it a priority. I don't watch TV. I think about how I woul... read more7 people liked what Andrea said-
You got that right Robin - I say "if it needs ironing, I don't wear it." We totally live out of laundry baskets!
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Loved number three. I've had my share of "snarky" comments about distance running and I like your, erm, aggressive reply ;)
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I get #1 all the time. lol!
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LOL!!!!! I love #2!
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