I love runners

I know I've said it before, but I just have to say it again...I love the camaraderie that comes with running. Little minor stuff like a brief wave and nod of the head as you pass another runner while you're out on your run. That unspoken bond-knowing that other person knows just why you're there and why you're doing it. Another great display is at the start of a race. Often time, you get a large group of people in a social situation and everyone is on their best behavior, mingling, wondering if they can make small talk with the person next to them. While you're in that great gaggle of people waiting waiting waiting, you're all friends. Like the other day at the Tulip Run, there was a group of a few women who had no problem asking me about my Dirty Girl Gaiters. Today was another great example. Rochelle and I finished our run and I headed to the commissary. Since I had to get there before they closed, I just went in my running clothes all sweaty...lol. I was wearing one of my race shirts and the woman behind me in line asked me about it and we started talking. Turns out she's new to the area and wanted suggestions on good places to run. I ended up giving her my contact info to be able to let her know about the local running club and stuff like that. Just a nice encounter with another runner:) I love runners.