This week in the news there were reports on the three deaths in the Detroit Marathon. These reports make running a marathon sounds very dangerous, but if you read a little more about the runs you’ll find that fatalities are rare. I’ve been reading up on marathons for a while now, and after watching the Chicago Marathon I’ve decided to add running one to my life list. I recommend watching one yourself if you get the chance to for some major inspiration.
Since I’ve started running again, and especially since watching the Chicago Marathon, I’ve been thinking about the definition of a runner.
It was at the gym not too long ago that I spotted a girl and turned to my friend and said, “Now those are some runner’s legs.” My friend looked back at me like I was crazy and said, “I thought runners were supposed to be skinny.”
I was shocked by her comment because in all honesty, this girl was in great shape. As a runner, I’ve always thought of runners as having a muscular, athletic build because that’s what I usually saw on the runners around me. Runners come in all shapes and sizes, and that is what got me asking the questions, “What (or who) is a runner?”
