I Know What I Am Talking About

Yes, this is a rare double entry for a day, but it needs to be said. I know what I am talking about, when I talk about running and shoes. I understand I don't "look" like a runner - whatever that means. I understand I have not run Boston. I have run races ranging from 5K to marathon. I have been running since 2005, and have been in running specialty since 2006. I know quite a bit, and I also am aware of what I don't know.

You may ask why the rant? Well, every now and then, I get someone who doesn't think I am a runner. That person usually asks, "Are you a runner?" When I say yes, they look shocked. Yeah, I'm used to it. Then I get the people who ask something like this...."Are you sure this is right for me? Are you sure you know what you are talking about/"

I shouldn't take it personally, but I do. When I worked for the airline, I used to get mad when a customer would accuse me of lying. At Macy's if I wasn't able to give a discount, I would get mad if someone accused me of cheating them. I take my job very seriously, and have studied very hard to know what I know. So yes, I do in fact know what I am talking about.

Rant over.

Charlie