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    Topics of dinner conversation for runners

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    Karen Karnis
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    My husband read my blog yesterday and asked me, “how come there’s only one topic that is running related on that list, and indirectly, at that?”

    “There are two!” I insisted. “Number 4 and number 3, and they’re directly related to running.”  That was followed by his remark that they’re two of the same topics that seem to come up at the dinner table when we entertain other runners.  I know that he’s right.  When we’re running, we talk about everything but running.  When we’re not running, we talk about running.  Go figure.

    So to balance out yesterday’s post, here are some typical topics of dinner conversation for runners:

    10.  Split times and pacing.

    9.  Race strategy.

    8.  Your newest blister.

    7.  The colour of your toenails.

    6.  Parts you forgot to BodyGlide.

    5.  Running shoes.

    4.  Races you’d like to do.

    3.  Gels vs. sports drink vs. water.

    2.  Parts that hurt.

    1.  Bodily dysfunctions.

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    Karen Karnis
    A runner for just over four years, Karen has already completed a marathon, two half marathons and a variety of 5k and 10k races. She describes her first marathon - the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon last September - as "a nightmare." However, she met a very interesting person in the process - a man named Sydney who was running his 152nd marathon! Although the race didn't go as well as planned for Karen or Sydney, he showed her that no matter how experienced a runner you are, you can still have a bad day. "Does that mean we shouldn't bother to prepare, or maybe just shouldn't bother at all? Of course not!" says Karen. "In the end, it is what we make it." We like her optimism!

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