I love working at a running store because I get to talk about running all day. I get to meet some really cool people and hopefully help them reach their personal goals. I also get a lot of questions...a lot of the same questions. For the sake of some lighthearted humor, here are some of the most common questions (or general comments) and my would-be responses. Of course this is sarcastic and all in good jest, so don't take any offense to it. "I'm not a runner, but..." You say you're not a runner? Then why did you come to a running specialty store? If you put one foot in front of the other in a repetitive fashion, then you're a runner. "Are you a runner?" No. I'm just working at a running store, standing on running shoes, and wearing a shirt that says "Run" on it. But no, I'm not a runner. "Do you work here?" Ok, I know I look like one of the high school kids I'm certified to teach, but believe it or not I...
Inside the mind and legs of a sub-elite distance runner