Comments on: Are runners really that obnoxious?

By: David H.

David H. — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:43:23 +0000

Runners love to talk about themselves, and in the blogging world a lot of us are even worse about it. That said, it’s no different than people who are obsessed about their hobbies. My advice to people who don’t like it is don’t listen to us!

By: Alison @ racingtales

Alison @ racingtales — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:55:40 +0000

I think non-runners are just jealous! As for that knee thing…grrr. Why don’t basketball and tennis players get that question?!!! I think our pride in our achievements is mistaken as bragging (why shouldn’t we be pleased when our hard work pays off?) and, for those of us with kids, selfish. Apparently we should be sitting on the side during their various lengthy practices, not going for a run!

By: Coco

Coco — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 03:23:59 +0000

I don’t talk about running much, but people know I run, and I have inspired some people to make an effort to be more active — and that’s worth any backlash from the haters!

By: Beth (@RunTraveler)

Beth (@RunTraveler) — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 22:47:44 +0000

All the more reason to have mostly runner friends!

But seriously… people are just looking for something to complain about.
The people who think runners are smug are the same people who probably
a) Talk about nothing but their pets
b) Talk about nothing but their children
c) Talk about nothing but their medical problems
d) Talk about nothing but __insert TMI topic here__

EVERYONE has something they are passionate about (and something they probably talk about too much).

By: christine

christine — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 22:29:18 +0000

Hahaha, I guess that’s the reason all my friends are runners!

By: Abby @ Change of Pace

Abby @ Change of Pace — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 18:28:24 +0000

Ha- I think some runners are definitely that obnoxious! If they’re new or just hit a great PB or something, I think it’s ok. Otherwise, I think runners should try to reign it in a little to non-runners!
With that being said, my husband is one of the very few people I know that runs/does triathlon. So from time to time it does sneak into convo!

By: Rebecca @ cakeinacrockpot

Rebecca @ cakeinacrockpot — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 16:24:54 +0000

This post made me laugh

You mentioned running gloves…which ones did you get? I’m in the market for a pair but haven’t decided which ones to get yet.

By: Travel Spot

Travel Spot — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 04:45:35 +0000

We are no more annoying than people who talk about their dogs or their kids or their vacations…really, everyone is equally as annoying as each other, just in different aspects!

By: The Santa Controversy | Healthy Nest

The Santa Controversy | Healthy Nest — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 18:52:07 +0000

[...] know, I know…runners can be super obnoxious. But how would you know how far we’d run if we didn’t display it on the backs of our cars?? [...]

By: Karen

Karen — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 03:57:56 +0000

That’s why I married my running buddy. Between him and my blog, I have no desire to further share my running adventures.