Trail Runners vs Road Runners

[BJH]

This made me giggle ...

http://trailrunnermag.com/component/con ... ad-runners

• Road runners show up in snazzy matching outfits and Nike track suits. Trail runners have been mistaken for homeless people.

• Road runners try to step around the puddles on the street; trail runners are warned not to rock hop when going through rivers and streams so they don’t break an ankle

• Road races have aid stations every two miles where the volunteers throw Gatorade into your mouth as you run by. Trail runners have a delectable feast at their aid stations with cookies, chips, PB&Js, trail mix and gummy bears.

• Road runners are constantly checking their watches for split times; trail runners check where the sun is in the sky, to see if they need to take out their headlamps.

• Road runners have pretty white tennies; trail runners have so much dirt and mud all over their shoes, you can’t tell what color they are.

• Serious road runners don’t carry water. Trail runners have backpacks with water bladders, rain jackets, blister care, food and electrolyte tablets.

• If you go down in a road race, the road runners will jump over you and let volunteers know at the next aid station; trail runners will stop, pull out their meds, first aid-kit, emergency beacon, give you CPR and carry you to the next aid station.

• Road runners hope they are not overtaken by faster runners; trail runners watch out for mountain lions, rattle snakes, bears or other creatures.

• Road runners check for flat fast courses; trail runners look at elevation charts and the scenery.

• Road runners are lean and skinny; trail runners can crush a road runner with their calves and power up mountains with their glutes.

• Road marathons might have up to 40,000 runners, start with fireworks and end with bands and balloons; trail races start with, “Ready, Set . . . GO!”

• Road races are meticulously measured and certified; trail runs might be a few miles long, give or take a mile or two.

• Road runners count miles and study average pace; trail runners train by time.

• Both road and trail runners are healthier than the average American couch potato, and enjoy the camaraderie of their fellow runners.

• And finally, both trail runners and road runners like wearing their race T-shirts and gaining bragging rights.

[jes]

I read "emergency beacon" as "emergency bacon" and immediately started thinking about doing a trail race

[Jo-Jo]

Made me smile...thanks BJH!

[Doonst]

its funny because
its true

[VeloCarrie]

I know I've been injured too long when the chunks of dirt on my shoes falls off and I'm reminded what color my shoes are.

[Avis]

By that list of traits, I'm kind of a hybrid runner.

[Strider]

100% True. Every word of it. Thanks for the and

[turd ferguson]

By that list of traits, I'm kind of a hybrid runner.

Sometimes I end up on trails in my road shoes, or on the roads in my trail shoes, and I'm confused about how to behave.

[Miss*Smiles]

By that list of traits, I'm kind of a hybrid runner.

Sometimes I end up on trails in my road shoes, or on the roads in my trail shoes, and I'm confused about how to behave.

[BJH]

By that list of traits, I'm kind of a hybrid runner.

Sometimes I end up on trails in my road shoes, or on the roads in my trail shoes, and I'm confused about how to behave.

I've seen pictures of your running outfits.

You may want to just stay on the trails.

[BJH]

I read "emergency beacon" as "emergency bacon" and immediately started thinking about doing a trail race

Bacon is salty. It could be popular at an aid station.

[Engmomma]

I read "emergency beacon" as "emergency bacon" and immediately started thinking about doing a trail race

Bacon is salty. It could be popular at an aid station.

Trail race
Bacon?
I am in.

[bruyere]

By that list of traits, I'm kind of a hybrid runner.

Sometimes I end up on trails in my road shoes, or on the roads in my trail shoes, and I'm confused about how to behave.

Had I known this, I would have tried to make you run in your road shoes last Sunday. But I don't think you know how to behave either way. The mere existence of the muddy puddles does not demand the double-footed jumping and splashing of your run buddy.

[Jwolf]

I definitely know at least one road runner who could pass for homeless. Does shirtless count?

[turd ferguson]

By that list of traits, I'm kind of a hybrid runner.

Sometimes I end up on trails in my road shoes, or on the roads in my trail shoes, and I'm confused about how to behave.

Had I known this, I would have tried to make you run in your road shoes last Sunday. But I don't think you know how to behave either way. The mere existence of the muddy puddles does not demand the double-footed jumping and splashing of your run buddy.

You're the one ballerinaing around puddles like you're made of sugar. I think you were the one who was confused.

ETA: it doesn't matter because I lost my road shoes at some point last weekend (along with a very nice Ralph Lauren blazer). Don't pack while drunk.

[Sustain26]

My best experiences of this season were on trails or related to trail running. I've listed the advantages in other threads. It hasn't all been rosy, e.g. mountain bikes competing for space on ultra narrow paths (they're always short where I run), but that happened once so far.

Have a great trail weekend!

[toobusy]

By that list of traits, I'm kind of a hybrid runner.

Sometimes I end up on trails in my road shoes, or on the roads in my trail shoes, and I'm confused about how to behave.

Your fashion sense dictates trail runner

[toobusy]

By that list of traits, I'm kind of a hybrid runner.

Sometimes I end up on trails in my road shoes, or on the roads in my trail shoes, and I'm confused about how to behave.

I've seen pictures of your running outfits.

You may want to just stay on the trails.

haha! See!

[Sir Crashalot]

Thanks for the laughs & it's all true!!!