Running 101 : From the couch to my first marathon (4)

Be Humble.

There is nothing more annoying than people self-centered. Running long distance is a great achievement, than few can claim.

Still.

One of the multiple jokes.

I was in the line-up for the start of my second marathon, when this guy, out of nowhere, started to tell me he ran an Iron Man - and he had a Tattoo of it, like a proof, on the calf.
Awkward.
I was running for myself, and still, it felt good when I passed him.
I payed the price later, but that's another story.

Now, I am humble. Not that young anymore.
Keep it simple, keep it slow, keep it fun.
You are there for the long run.