Over the years I’ve been running, the same thing happens every New Year’s Day…the Bunnies appear. We’ve all seen them and we’ve all been them at one time or another just maybe not on New Year’s Day. I was one and I’m happy to report that after 4 years of running I believe I’ve graduated into official Rabbit status (I’ll never be a Hare).

For those of you wondering what kind of concoction I drank last night, you’ll need to refer to my first post ever “The Hare, the Rabbit and the Bunny”. In summary, I break down runner’s into 3 categories:

• The Hare is your serious, really good runner. You see them on the roads and wish you could run like they do.
• The Rabbit is your average everyday runner. They’re the staple of our passion – running diligently rain or shin. They’re not fastest of runners but they’re dedicated.
• The Bunny is your occasional jogger. They see other people running and give it a shot. We all hope they stick with it and become Rabbits but it’s usually a long shot.

So every New Year’s Day, the Bunnies surface with great intentions. They dig an old pair of sneakers out of the back of the closet, throw on some sweat pants and head out to fill their resolutions. Today I was very entertained – not by how these hopeful long term runners ran but the fact history repeats itself every year. Individuals and couples were out in force. Most struggled but there were a few that were determined to make that first mile of the year count.

I really hope a lot of these running virgins make it thru the month, I really do. The more the merrier I say. Running has really entered a new boom and with the internet and all the information readily available to runners it’s easier than ever to get started. I just hope that they can stick with it and really reap the benefit and joy like I have found in my new healthier lifestyle.

Until then, have fun trying to pick off the bunnies. I try and pass as many bunnies as I can on my speed days. On your easy days, see if you can’t encourage a couple Bunnies and make a runner out of them for life.

RMFR

Tags: Bunnies, Hares, New Year's Day, Rabbits

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