Tuesday, February 26, 2013

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!


16 comments:

  1. The ZOOMA experience was awesome! I ran the Florida half. I have to agree, I love being around other runners! :)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I heard that was quite a windy race!! Way to go!

      Delete
  2. So awesome! Love this post and yes - we are insane! :)

    ReplyDelete
  3. love this, and yet it is that insanity that keeps us sane :)

    ReplyDelete
  4. That sounds so fun! I've always inspired from being around other runners, too- especially in a race setting.

    ReplyDelete
  5. i love talking with new runners or long time runners or anyone who lets me talk running :) so true that it's a great community we belong to

    ReplyDelete
  6. I love this post! I hope to SOMEDAY be called a runner. For now I'm a cyclist and WANNABE runner. :)

    Sarah
    www.thinfluenced.com

    P.S. I'm new around here. I popped over from Christy's Dirt Road Anthem blog. :)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks for stopping by Sarah!!! You'll get there! I would love to borrow some cycling from you...I feel like a 8 year-old on a bike!

      Delete
  7. What a great experience:) Sounds like so much fun! And, yes we are a tad crazy, but that is what makes us so much fun!

    ReplyDelete
  8. i love working at my jobs booth at the marathon expo here, its fun to be in the action and also see how other people feel! and yes they deserve a lot in that weather, sounds perfect for a marathon :)

    ReplyDelete
  9. Sounds like an amazing experience! Us runners are all insane, but I often think it's the running that keeps me from going crazy ;).

    ReplyDelete
  10. I love crazy runners ;) and am so glad that I can prove to my family I am not the only crazy one.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Runners are crazy, but it's a good craze, not a bad one! Every runner I meet teaches me something, helps me learn more about myself and keeps me getting out there day after day in all conditions!

    ReplyDelete
  12. I love the running is a mental sport quote - it absolutely is! I just stumbled on your blog and it's awesome...very inspirational! If you're remotely interested, I started a blog about the road to my first marathon this April :) http://britsytoboston.blogspot.com/

    Awesome blog!

    ReplyDelete
  13. Ӏ everу time spent my hаlf an houг to read
    thіѕ webpage’s ρosts ԁаilу alοng wіth a mug of cοffеe.


    Feel freе to surf to my ωeb blog .

    .. ωhat is gοіng greеn :
    : wiki.kaffeklubben.org :
    :

    ReplyDelete