The hare, the rabbit and the bunny.
I run alone. Not necessarily by choice but because everybody else I know that runs lives nowhere close to me. Running alone allows my brain to take over. Like you, I have my training schedule. Telling you when to take it easy and when to pick up the pace. I’m no expert, but I’ve never been able to stick to the plan for any given day – my brain takes over. I’m creative by genetics and I have no control when my mind takes over. I don’t know if it’s a defense mechanism or just the laws of nature at work but my mind plays games with me when I’m running.
Typically, I run early in the morning or late in the evening – as my schedule allows. I don’t usually see a lot of “runners” when I’m out but when I do, “it” takes over. I’ve classified “my prey” in 3 categories:
Bunnies – these may be casual runners and/or folks keeping a New Year’s Resolution. “Joggers” if you’re of that mindset. When you see them, you know you can catch them. It’s that goal that you know is attainable and you push a little to show them that you’re NOT a bunny.
Rabbits – these “runners” are folks you’ve probably seen before. Not the casual runner but somebody that’s really out there trying. Usually they trek along at the same pace as you or somewhere close. Rabbits are GREAT pace setters and serve as a great motivator to pick up your pace. You feel a greater sense of accomplishment if you can overtake a Rabbit.
Hares – here lies the top of the food chain. These enthusiasts live and die by the runner’s credo. You can tell who they are from the second you see them. They’re lean, mean and totally in control of their being as a runner. You strive to have their stride and stamina. If you were in the same room, they probably wouldn’t give you the time of day. You know they’re fast. You know you can’t catch them but oh what a chase!!! I might not catch them but I’d rather chase a hare than a bunny any day of the week.
Whether it’s an “easy” day or a “pace” day, the appearance of one my Leporidae friends will definitely affect my pace.
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Tags: Bunnies, Hares, Joggers, Leporidae, New Year's Resolution, Rabbits
February 9th, 2009 at 11:44 am
That’s freakin’ funny man! I never thought about that, but I can see how that would be a motivator. However, me being the bunny, I think I’d probably be out there just trying to get through the run – not much thought into prey. I guess that’s what makes me the bunny runner!
February 9th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
This is the way to do it… I love it!
This is your brain (picture of a brain)
This is your brain on Running (picture of your new brain)
Like the old “brain on drugs” campaign
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