Different types of runners

Bouncy runners
These runners seem to defy gravity with their springy bounce while running. Usually these are thing framed women sporting a pony tail in the backs that whips back and forth like a horses tail. They seemed to float off the ground during their strides, as if they were running on a trampoline.

Gadget runners
These runners have Ipods, transmitters in their shoes and GPS watches. I usually run with two gadgets… so I might fit in this classification.

Secret service runners
These runners have dark sunglasses and seem to trudge along with no noticeable facial gestures. They may have at least one gadget going to their ears, be it music player cell phone, or secret communicator that allows them to report back to race headquarters when they see someone throwing their gu wrapper in the middle of the road or peeing behind a tree. I am most creeped out when I go to pass one of these runners and I see them peeking at me out of the corner of their eyes while their head remains directly ahead.

No shirt runners
Always guys of course. Whether going for a tan, trying too cool off, or just trying to impress the ladies… these manly men like to run shirtless. Negative points if they have hair like a grizzly.

Boxing runners
These runners are usually draped in full body sweats, even in 80+ degree heat, and appear to be trying to lose weight for a weigh in. Using the hood of their sweat shirts covers their head so you are not sure if there is a real person in there… or a Sith Lord.

Wheezing runners
These are runners that appear to be having some sort of respiratory problem or are running faster than their air intake will allow. They tend to men who spit a lot… and were possibly just dragged into running by their significant other thinking… if a woman can do it… I must be able to.

Flailing runners
Flailing runners have a running style so awkward it is amazing how they proceed forward. While they legs may be moving in a normal motion, their arms may be swinging in circles like a windmill, or they appear to be beating themselves up. Regardless… it appears as though they will never last a mile… yet somehow they do.