Let me start by saying that my wife is the most wonderful human being that I have ever met. I, by far, am the luckiest man alive. I had a boss once that when he met my wife, whispered in my ear, “You outkicked the coverage on this one.” And it’s true. She supports me and my crazy obsession with running without judgment. So here are some real exchanges that we have had that encompass this woman’s patience and grace. Don’t judge me because I know you other runners out there have had similar exchanges!
Gross Stuff
During our relocation to North Carolina, I had been struggling with the heat and humidity and could not get my hydration right, which led to this exchange. Me: “THAT was the best colored urine I’ve had since we got back!” Wife: “Yay!”
I have this black toe nail that I just cannot pull off and it won’t fall off on its own. Me: “Honey, will you pull my toe nail off please?” Wife “No; I will not!” Sheesh I asked politely.
After a very hot and long run I was especially… pungent. Wife: “You stink; BAD” Me: “No kiss hello then?”
Like My Mom
Wife: “Will you please put your toe condoms and nipple tape away?” Me: “But that’s my bed stand on my side of the bed!” Wife: “I don’t care.” Me: “Aw man.”
After eating very clean for 12 weeks in preparation for a race, no alcohol, not even a beer, she sees me eating a donut the night before a race. Wife: “Are you really eating a donut?” Me: “I’m carbing up.”
After an epic rain storm. Me: “It rained! Can I go run in the mud?” Wife: “No!” Me: “All of the other runners are allowed to!” Wife: “If everyone jumped off a bridge would you do it too?” Me: “Aw man.”
Like I’m One of the Dogs
After my trail run. Wife: “Don’t get in to the shower until I’ve checked you for tics!” Me: “Aw man.”
After any run where I am sweating profusely. Wife: “DO NOT sit on any furniture until you have showered, AND don’t get in to the shower until I’ve checked you for tics!” Me: “Aw man.”
Just Plain Weird
Me: “How do I look in this hat?” Wife: “Just stop.”
Wife: “What do you want for Father’s Day” Me: “Tic spray!”
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Dad: “Can’t wait to run these trails!”
Daughter: “You should get some tic spray.”
*week later*
Dad posts: “Got a tic running on these trails!”
Daughter: *rolls eyes*
Ahhhh, my beloved daughter. Yes, she did say to get Tic Spray. YOU WERE RIGHT! Dad *rolls eyes* Love you sweetie!
Hee! Yep.
Top Hat Banjo, yep you can relate?