It seems everywhere I look on the blogosphere someone has fallen sick. I suppose it is that time of year.
In good news, I feel better today than I did yesterday. It's a start, I guess, but today will be Day 4 with no running or exercise. Boo. Depending on how I feel tonight, I'm going to attempt my 10-miler tomorrow. If I don't make it the full 10 miles, I at least will have a good excuse.
The other day I was talking with one of the nurse practitioners that I work with at the hospital and she noticed that I was reading Runner's World. Which, of course, led to the subject of running, how far I run, how many miles is a marathon (don't people just know that?), yadda yadda yadda...she then proceeded to ask me, "Doesn't running that far screw up your knees and bang up your kidneys?" to which I replied, "do I look all banged up to you?" I don't think she appreciated my answer.
But, seriously. How is it that someone who works in health care be so oblivious? Why is it that non-runners think that running is bad for you? "Yes, ma'am. Exercise is bad for you." Please.
You wanna know how many runners I have had with a total knee replacement? NONE. Ive had hundreds of total knees that are obese, have high blood pressure, and are diabetic! Especially a nurse who sees the sickest people...wouldnt you think that would motivate them to NOT end up like that? Funny world we live in.
ReplyDeleteI got this all the time at my old job. A lot of "Why would you run if you're not being chased?" Well...
ReplyDeleteUg, I hate that too. "It shakes up your orgins." What?
ReplyDeleteThat made my list of things I hate. My roommate always looks scared when he hears someone say it to me. Like he knows I am about to go off. LOL!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the Ragnar tips! I am runner 9 so I will see you out there!!!
I lost a crapload of weight, like 120 pounds, over 20 months in 2006-07 so all my family and everyone is supportive of my running. But I do have one friend who can't understand why I run.
ReplyDeleteHe asked me "When you're out there running, what are you running from?" which got some laughs. I responded "I'm running from those 120 pounds that I lost" and that shut him up.
People are crazy... and you make me laugh. Although, I've never felt this bad after a race before, so maybe running is hurting me. Or maybe I'm just an idoit that didn't stretch afterwards. I think I've learned my lesson.
ReplyDeleteEh... yeah.. well I have heard of people who were otherwise healthy injuring themselves while training for a marathon. But I don't think this is what she was referring to. Shee sounds more like one of those doubters who is like "Running is bad for you. Period."
ReplyDeleteWhich I never understand because the people who say this a lot of times are out of shape. Great comments on this post ;)