Today it happened. I froze. I didn't even know what to say. I met a new girl at our new moms class (i know, 10 weeks along and they already have us attending new moms classes..fortunately it was an abbreviated version for moms on their 2nd or more child.). ANYWAY...we got to chatting and the question came: "Are you a runner?" I can't believe my response. I literally did not know what to do and just stood there. She could sense my awkwardness and said, "Oh it's okay if you're not, I was just wondering." Boy was that a slap in the face! LOL All I could think of was, "I enjoy running and really look forward to 5k races" and that was the end of that conversation...back to baby talk.
I walked away confused. Who am I? Am I a runner? Does the fact that I haven't ran consistently in 5 weeks now make me not a runner, or can I be a runner on hold because I'm sick/pregnant? Are you once a runner, always a runner? Does the fact that i wake up every single morning and tell myself "I'm gonna go running today...yes...today's the day" mean that inside i really am a runner. Does it get canceled out when I roll over and remember how miserable I feel and what a miserable idea that was. LOL
I will be prepared for the next time someone asks. My response will simply be: I am a wanna be runner. That will suffice my needs I think :)
I think the fact that you blog about running would make you a runner =)
ReplyDeleteWhen people ask me if I'm a runner, I say "I like to run, but can't go very far" That way I don't get stuck between a rock and a hard place when someone asks if I want to join them for their weekend 12 mile run, haha.
I wonder the same thing sometimes!! I definitely think that once a runner, always a runner, especially when that desire is still there! (glad I'm not the only one who wakes up dreaming of a run and rolls over in exhaustion!) girl, you are amazing :)
ReplyDeleteYou are so a runner! Congrats on finishing a 5k being prego and all! Hope you are feeling better. Love your family pic on your blog header.
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