**This isn't directed towards anyone nor do I tend to make anyone feel like I am making fun of them. I don't do bullies. These are just my random thoughts. In hope they will make you smile, laugh, (cry maybe) and know what goes on in my little (or big) head. (And know you are not alone in these same thoughts. Because I know other people think the same thing) (don't lie)**
When out running the other day I notice a lot of other runners. Do you ever notice that? I mean it was hot and I thought for sure nobody else would be out there! You see in Lakewood Ranch, that's not the case, there are are always runners (walkers too)...And Bikers (back to them in a bit). I know I can't be the only one out there that looks at these other runners and think crazy stuff?!!? Am I? Lets talk about all those different type of runners!! The Perky Runner: She jumps out of bed, has her "perfect" outfit, "perfect" hair, "perfect" shoes, and I am sure she has the "perfect" playlist. Her ponytail is to die for! (Seriously, it's like all pulled back nice and slick. Gasp, it's even the same length at the bottom, you know straight edge!) She just runs runs runs and makes running look FUN. Oh and she has the PERFECT body! Another things, she's ALWAYS smiling. (Please, just keep running. I am dying at the moment and can't even bear to give you my perfect smile) (BTW, she's started at the same time as me. Then past me again when I was at mile 1, pretty sure she won!) She has a bounce to her when she runs and I am pretty sure she ate a whole package of Beans (if you don't know what theses are, I am sorry! They are yummy Jelly Beans (that cost a lot of money) but give you energy during your longest run) and she drank some amazing energy drink. Then she will go home and juice. And be even more perky! The Mom Runner: Not the one with the single jogging stroller. Nope, she has the double stroller. She's almost just like the Perky Runner mention above. However, her hair isn't perfect but it's not a hot mess either. She has the biggest smile. We all know why, a break from the kids!! Then if it's hot enough, it will wear them out so they will passed out at home for a nice little nap! (don't lie!!) Even while pushing that double stroller (which is like pushing a car btw) she still passes me and waves. (Please shoot me now! I dealt with Perky now I get passed by a double stroller. Which weighs just about as much as I do!). She also got up before I did I am sure to drink coffee, eat breakfast, whip up a smoothie for her cute little kids in that stroller (plus pack them a snack), did an energy shot and still manage to look better then I did (and I have no kids to get ready for my run). She passes me again as I enter mile 2 and she's entering mile 5. And is almost done.) Senior Guy: You know the guy who runs leaning forward as if he's going to fall and pass out (which according to the guy at the running store, that's how you are to run)? Yup, he passes me too. Waves and doesn't fail to say it's a beautiful morning (What?!?! It's like 90 degrees out and 115% humidity. The only thing beautiful is the breakfast I am about to have with my friend and her son at the end of this run!). These guys are true motivator. Truth be told, we played a little game for a mile. I passed, he passed, I passed, and he took off! It was good while it last and I had fun. He even gave me an high five! (I felt proud for a few min then I thought, geez should had just slapped me in the face! I should be kicking your ass!) (But he was cute so I played nice! Then told myself, he's prob. been in the army and had been running for years!) (Just let me think those thoughts please!) The 2 Senior Ladies: They are all dress up. Carrying their water bottles and towels. They are super duper cute! Finally, walkers! I can rush passed them and feel like I am winning!! You can smell their perfume as you get closer to them. However, they take up the whole darn sidewalk. Then look back at you, give this nasty look. (Like, what are you doing on our sidewalk?!?!) (Excuse me, I am having a moment, maybe you can move out of my way?!?!) Then they don't move. You have to run on the grass around them. (Lucky they are older. My mama always told me to be nice to those who are older then you) Then I turn around, give them the look and they smile! GRRR Smile on while you get your morning gossip on! (I hope the sprinklers turn on and get your Monday hairdo wet!!) Then....The Biker: Now, we have bike lanes here. I was told you can't run on them. The bikers will hate you. I don't need that. Therefore, I stick to my sidewalks. So they should stick their bike lanes, right?!?! I am feeling all proud after playing keep up with the Senior Guy (We passed each other again). All the sudden I feel something on my leg. Next thing you know, I am tripping. A FRICKEN biker ran ME OVER!!!! (Of course, i was breaking the rules and running with headphones on (Ohhh trouble!) and didn't hear him! Oh and I am hearing impaired too! I wouldn't had heard him anyways!) (So of course he's yelling it's my fault!) Excuse me?!?!?! You have your own lane!! Why are you not using it?!?! I can't believe he actually ran me over?! I mean who does that?!?! Do you think, he asked if I was OK? NO!! He just kept yelling and going forward!! JERK! Now I understand the love hate relationship between runners and bikers. (I still love my biking friends but if you run someone over, we are done!) You stay in your lanes and I will stay in mine! Fair game!! There are many more "types" but on this run those are the ones who stayed with me. I am sure they are all nice and struggling just like me in some way. Or maybe not since because I am pretty sure I am the only one who got ran over by a bike! **That day I broke my fastest mile (Thanks to Senior Guy) and broke my PR for fastest 5k (Thank to my friend Ashley who I was rushing to meet so she wouldn't think I stood her up!)!!**
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