"OK, You're a Runner. Get Over it" translated

CaffeinatedConfectionist
CaffeinatedConfectionist Posts: 1,046 Member
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Anyone read that WSJ op-ed article "Ok, You're a Runner. Get Over It" (http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304448204579186401818882202?tesla=y) until the Oatmeal linked to this hilarious translation on his Facebook page. (Off topic, but any runners unfamiliar with the Oatmeal might enjoy his Blerch comic - http://theoatmeal.com/comics/running).

Runners who saw the original post and were irritated or offended or just generally thought the guy was a tool might enjoy the following translation. I found it pretty entertaining despite not having actually read the original:

http://www.runnersworld.com/fun/the-wsjs-get-over-it-column-translated?page=single

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  • michellemybelll
    michellemybelll Posts: 2,228 Member
    bump to come back and check out the links..
  • RunBrew
    RunBrew Posts: 220 Member
    I read both the WSJ and the Remy's World translation.

    Living in Colorado where every 4th car has one of the stupid 26.2/13.1/TRI stickers, I totally agree with the WSJ author.
    I think he went a little overboard with the rant over running stores and clothes and magazines, but the stickers, yeah, I'm with him.

    Edit: "The Oatmeal" is pure gold. all of it. I wasted an entire evening reading everything on the site. I laughed so hard my face hurt in the morning.
  • toscarthearmada
    toscarthearmada Posts: 382 Member
    I read both articles and found them to be interesting and funny. I've wasted so much time on The Oatmeal...

    I have to admit that I'm guilty of a number of these things discussed in the article. However, I was almost 300 pounds 2 years ago. After working VERY hard to lose 101 pounds and learning how to run, I'm just so proud of myself. I became a runner for me, no one else. Just like my weight loss.

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