Runners Rock

This past weekend, as I've said earlier, I was working a table for ZOOMA Women's Race Series at the Hyannis Marathon expo.  For me it was the best of both worlds...I was able to people watch AND talk about running!  Score!  My hubby has made comments in the past about runners...particularly those who walk around at expos and before a race like the king of the jungle.  A classic big fish in a small pond.  Those who are not runners generally think that runners are...well...nuts!  Considering the weather this weekend I think runners earned that title...high wind + pouring rain + freezing temps = perfect day to run a marathon!!

Talking with people at the expo and hearing their stories just confirmed for me that runners rock!!  From a woman who started running a few months ago and lost 60lbs (she signed up for her first 10k with me!) to people I met runner their very first marathon....from those who finish the half in just over an hour to those who were toeing the line for the uncountable time...the old and the young...Runners are pretty friggin awesome...and yes a touch crazy!  I mean we pay for this...for running for hours in the rain, sleet, or snow!

 Being there inspired me!  Talking with runners always gets me excited to be out there running but this was even better!  I was inspired by Crystal of Carpe Diem Crystal who lost 60+lbs this year and finished her first marathon despite the pouring rain and temps just above 35!  I was inspired by Kim, a mom of 2 who was running her first marathon while being coached by her more than energetic father-in-law.  I was inspired by Dan owner of NRG Bar and his team who cruised through a tough half marathon with amazing times!  I was inspired by Bill Rodgers who, even though he is a Boston Marathon legend, came over and chatted about running and ZOOMA like no big deal!  The list could go on and on but it helped to remind me how much I love running....and being crazy like the rest!!!  I'm in good company!