1. “So you like play track?”

Not sure how many times in my life I have had to explain to people, no I do not PLAY track, I RUN track.

2. “How does anyone just run for FUN?”

Why don’t you try running and see for yourself?

3. “Run forest, run!”

Eye roll that’s all I have to say.

4. “Don’t you get tired?”

Well wouldn’t you get tired running every single day?

5. “You don’t look like a runner…”

Gee, thanks. Sorry I am not 6’5” and jacked like Usain Bolt, but I try my best.

6. “I got first in my heat”

“So did you win?

It is probably the most annoying thing to try and explain heats to someone that does not understand track. No I didn’t win...

7. “I only run if something is behind me chasing me.”

How original.

8. “Running is bad for your knees.”

Yeah, and I’m sure sitting on the couch is way better for them, right?

9. “Do you wear anything but athletic clothes?”

My whole wardrobe is actually spandex, shorts, sports bras, and t-shirts, so no.

10. "You’re going to run in the *insert uncomfortable weather situation here*"

Track and XC practice are never cancelled, so yeah I am.

11. “What do you even think about when you run?”

To be honest, mostly food, but also beating the person in front of me.

12. “I’m sorry but I am NOT going to sit for 6 hours to watch you run.”