There was a time you could easily spot one. The creepy, glossy gaze in their eyes… the jutting jaws… those protruding eyebrows and Neanderthal bone structure.

Pale sweaty skin… foul vomit-smelling body odor… and the rotten teeth practically dropping out of their mouths right in front of you.

Then there are the places they would most likely strike – the dim lighted bridge overpass, the steep, hill incline, and any area you may find a runner. Lurking in the shadows, drooling, anxiously anticipating the next victim to violate and assault.

Oh, but the world is very different now.

And the signs don’t jump out at you like in the past.

For one, they don’t look as repulsive and disgusting as before. If so, you (and I) would probably take the necessary steps to avoid any confrontation beforehand. But more importantly, they can take the shape of those closest to you.

And the behavior has evolved over time.

Sound familiar?

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I’m talking about the running troll… that irritating figure relentlessly pursuing you.

The running troll armed with the endless list of excuses for bailing out on the run this week, next week, last month or last year. Yet they are the ones who constantly volunteer an intention on eventually joining you. It’s amazing.

The running troll never misses any opportunity to throw that subtle verbal jab at your
commitment to hitting the trail, pavement, oval, treadmill, whatever.

Is it just me or will a running troll make it their mission to attempt to break your routine? For    
example ̶  the supposed life or death situation which, ironically, needs your attention during your run time.

How about this…

The running troll attempt at shifting blame  ̶   “No one reminded me to bring my shoes today. Or “I didn’t know soon enough so I’m won’t be mentally ready this afternoon.”  And “You always want to run when something else comes up.”

Maybe this one sounds familiar…

The running toll frequently offers their opinion concerning how you should live your life. “If you hung out more, maybe you wouldn’t be so boring.”

The running troll has no problem announcing why ‘everyone’ thinks your dedication is so  “weird.”

The running troll will always attempt to manipulate you into feeling guilty for having priorities and
‘sticking’ to them.

And the list goes on. But I’ll stop here.

Obviously, you can keep a safe distance from the dangerous running troll. Yet it’s not always so simple is it?     

These may otherwise be pretty good friends, family members, and even your significant other who are dealing with some personal challenges. Or, for whatever reason, you may choose to tolerate them. So, what should you do?

For me, I have a potent fitness repellent system in place which deals with them all when need be. And I keep my eyes and ears wide open. I recommend all true runners do the same.

So watch out for trolls…

And get on with your RUN.

Questions? Comments? Let me hear from you below 🙂

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