The Rules of Running

About 4 years ago a friend of mine convinced me to run a half marathon with her. I agreed for some crazy reason although I had never run more than a mile in my life and was quite certain running 13 miles would make my legs fall off. The even crazier thing is that I actually began to like running, once I found out that my legs would not actually fall off though sometimes they would feel that way, and I haven’t stopped since.  Being a bibliophile I also must read all about running. I have read a lot of books on running but there is one that I love. The Runner’s Rule Book: Everything a Runner Needs to Know-And Then Some by Mark Remy is a hilarious yet very enlightening reference guide to the everyday rules of running such as how to act, look and talk like a runner but more importantly how to avoid looking like an idiot. These are just some of the things I learned.

Rule 1.13

KEEP UNSOLICITED ADVICE TO YOURSELF

“you’ll encounter runners who choose to do things differently than you do them. You will want to show each of these people the light. Resist that urge.”

A rule that I think everyone should follow all the time in every aspect of life.

 Rule 1.20

YOU MAY SAFELY SKIP ICE BATHS

Thank God.

 Rule 1.36

RUNNING ON THE BEACH IS OVERRATED

I wish I had read the book sooner but unfortunately I learned this rule myself.

 Rule 2.32

DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO FINISH AHEAD OF A COSTUMED RUNNER

Easier said than done. That guy in the cow suit was really fast.

Whether you are a newbie runner or have been running your whole life I think you will find this book entertaining and informative. Now I just need a Golfer’s Rule Book.