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mr d Sep 2018 8:38pm, 7 Sep 2018 3,126 posts	0 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?
Brig Sep 2018 9:06pm, 7 Sep 2018 392 posts	0 Brig Mostly people are supportive but every now and then you get "why"?!? Or nowadays I get "even at your age"! 😕
FergusG Sep 2018 9:12pm, 7 Sep 2018 2,736 posts	0 FergusG Should you be eating that?
Fierce and Focused Fleecy Sep 2018 9:15pm, 7 Sep 2018 42,789 posts	0 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?
Lizzie W Sep 2018 9:18pm, 7 Sep 2018 18,213 posts	0 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?"
NDWDave Sep 2018 9:33pm, 7 Sep 2018 7,645 posts	0 NDWDave What the f*** is wrong with you
swittle Sep 2018 9:36pm, 7 Sep 2018 50,219 posts	0 swittle No such person as a non-runner: just someone who hasn't started yet.:) "Streaker: that means you run every day?"
HellsBells Sep 2018 9:38pm, 7 Sep 2018 24,318 posts	0 HellsBells Have you done The Marathon?
alpenrose Sep 2018 9:39pm, 7 Sep 2018 35,525 posts	0 alpenrose Are you running for charity?
StuH Sep 2018 9:41pm, 7 Sep 2018 2,488 posts	0 StuH "How far is the marathon you're training for?"