Things non-runners say

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Sep 2018
8:38pm, 7 Sep 2018
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mr d
Like the time my Dad rang me at work to ask if I want a lift home and I replied 'don't worry I'm running'.

He came back with, 'but it's raining.'

There used to be a thread for this stuff, it was one of my favourites, I can't find it anymore.

What are the best / worst things non-runners have said to you about our pastime?
Sep 2018
9:06pm, 7 Sep 2018
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Brig
Mostly people are supportive but every now and then you get "why"?!? Or nowadays I get "even at your age"!

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Sep 2018
9:12pm, 7 Sep 2018
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FergusG
Should you be eating that?
Sep 2018
9:15pm, 7 Sep 2018
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Fierce and Focused Fleecy
What about your knees?
I tried running once but it hurt my knees.
Isn’t it boring?
You never see a runner smiling do you?
Sep 2018
9:18pm, 7 Sep 2018
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Lizzie W
Best heckle: "Get a life"

New runner "what's the furthest you've run?"

Me "ever? mumble cough half marathon"

NR "is that 5K?"
Sep 2018
9:33pm, 7 Sep 2018
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NDWDave
What the f*** is wrong with you
Sep 2018
9:36pm, 7 Sep 2018
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swittle
No such person as a non-runner: just someone who hasn't started yet.:)

"Streaker: that means you run every day?"
Sep 2018
9:38pm, 7 Sep 2018
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HellsBells
Have you done The Marathon?
Sep 2018
9:39pm, 7 Sep 2018
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alpenrose
Are you running for charity?
Sep 2018
9:41pm, 7 Sep 2018
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StuH
"How far is the marathon you're training for?"

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