No no no. Not those honkers. I'm talking about motorists that honk at runners while they're, well, running. Geez! At least I got your attention, right? Excellent.
Yesterday I encountered not one, but two kinds of honkers. Normally I can deal with the people that give the horn a little tap-tap, you know? But I was just minding my business on the huge sidewalk and this dude just flippin' lays on the horn: HOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNKKKKKK!
WTH?!?
I nearly jumped out of my shoes, it startled me so much. So, I did what any normal/civil/lady would do in this situation...I flipped him off. ;) The jerk deserved it. It's not a usual habit to do that with my middle finger, I usually blow kisses at the person because it says "you need this buddy, because I'm better than you!" The blowing kisses was my Grammy's thing because she never used the finger. She was a sassy gal. Anyway, it happened again on my second jaunt around the block, but this time with a motorcyclist. THAT was laughable. Have you ever heard a motorcycle's horn? It's completely ridiculous and puny. Might as well been a scooter, but nope, this was a sport bike. *sigh* That time around it just made me laugh and shake my head.
Other than the honkers on last night's run I had a blast. My Newtons felt amazing and I ran some really tough hills in the neighborhood with *gasp* ease!! I swear the Newtons are going to be the death of my wallet; I'm hooked. I turn into some sort of superhero with those things on. No joke. My leisurely run turned into 5 miles. I'll take that!
Some pics from the run:
My tree in the front yard. It's confused because it's sunny/warm in February.
Mt. Rainier peeking over the houses--yay!
And none of my runs would be complete without the dreaded Nekkid Semi spotting. I think they are stalking me now...
Before my run I enjoyed the sun with Travis and hit some softballs. I completely crushed my last pitch at bat...first time I've hit one clear to the outfield without rolling! And the bat made that wonderful crack sound. Loved it!
Then I washed my purdy blue 'stang. She's all sparkly now. My little pony. :)
Tonight's workout consisted of some crazy treadmill sprinting! I was on fire in my Lunars! Fastest/longest sprint was 45 seconds at 9.1 mph (6:36 pace!?).
And...I'm spent. G'night all!
WTH = What the honk?
ReplyDeleteI thought you might be posting about geese - doh!
Ugh! Honkers drive me nuts and around here it is usually people who are missing teeth or chewing tobacco.
ReplyDeleteI am new to your blog. What are Newtons?
ReplyDeleteI usually wave to the honkers. Maybe the one who laid it on was jealous. I love your Grammy's idea. I will have to remember that one.
I hate honkers. Nothing worse than a driver scaring you mid run. Awesome time on the treadmill. How did you pick your style of Newtons?
ReplyDeleteAnd where do you live that there are Nekkid Semis everywhere? I don't think I've ever seen one just sitting there.
Sorry about the honkers. I get way more honking when I run in a skirt--must be my hotness. Right.
ReplyDeleteGlad the Newtons are working for you!
those honkers are the worst! i've been trying to break the "middle finger" response just because i've flipped off some people i probably shouldn't have before oops.
ReplyDeleteonly think worse than the honker are the holler-ers!
when i was marathon training last year I accidentally routed myself through a construction zone while wearing a white Nike Dry Fit top & my aqua running skirt. Nothing quite like being honked at by a bulldozer! No, my legs are NOT all that to look at, but I do have other assets that are eye catching.
ReplyDeleteSo I stop in on your blog all the time, but the other day I thought I should get to know you a little bit because your post about have lead feet and "not breathing" made me think I should. I feel that way sometimes when running, it's so frustrating. I hate my inhaler. I love my inhaler. So I poked around and just wanted to say Thanks for sharing your amazing story.
Hitting softballs, washing cars, seeing trees bloom...... AGH, I am so ready for Spring!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm not a fan of the honkers. Yes, the little "toot!toot! I'm a runner too!" is cool, but not that a-holes that lean on the horn. It's rude and makes them look like losers.
Honkers... LOL! I always forget about them until I run a late morning run when cars are actually out and someone lays on theres. I just don't get the point. *Honk* Ok so now what?
ReplyDeleteLove your Grandma's sass... might have to adopt that! ;)
I'm glad you are loving the Newtons girl!
Don't you just love thos easy runs where you can keep going? YAY!
ReplyDeleteAnd I am not firmly convinced that the semis are in fact stalking you. But, at least you're running, so, naturally, you're safe since you could probably out run them. Yes? Yes.
I have never been honked at. Sounds like if I did, I'd be scared to pieces! I guess not many people have the urge to honk early in the morning. (THough I've never been honked at in the evening, either. Maybe I am just not honk-worthy like you hottie honkees!) :)
ReplyDeleteI have friends that say they saw me running and honked at me. I tell them to quit! I can't see who it is and I may just not be so polite :)
ReplyDeleteUgh, I hate honkers. When I run, I zone out. I know there.s a car there but it always makes me jump outta my skin. I like the blowing a kiss idea. But don't you get any weirdos trying to talk to you if you blow kisses? (I'm southern I can't just give random strangers the finger :))
ReplyDeleteI'm totally buying some newtons at the expo on friday. But only if they have the hot pink ones.
I guess I'm pretty lucky since I haven't had to deal with honkers yet. The weirdest thing about this tiny town I live in is that no matter what pedestrians really do always have the right of way and motorist actually abide by that, weird!
ReplyDeleteHonkers are lonely.
ReplyDeleteI love your grandma's kiss blowing! that is too cute!
Good job on the sprinting! I think that is pretty scary on a treadmill!
I Think we live in the honkingest (if that can even be used as a word)place out of all of the fifty states! I still wouldn't trade it for anywhere else, especially with our spring weather lately. Thanks for the post it made me laugh out loud.
ReplyDeleteLove the Stang.. Honkers are weird.. The Blossoms on the trees make me SMILE..
ReplyDeleteHugs to a good run!!
I hate honkers! Not really hate, but just they aggravate me! The people I actually hate are the honkers/yellers. In the summer I constantly get the old men yelling "lift up your shirt" or even worse. Definitely jerks!!
ReplyDeleteoh, it's spring in your neck of the woods! And I'm watching the snow fall and looking at my treadmill...: )
ReplyDeleteThey must honk because they think we don't notice them and they giant vehicles barring down on us puny little runners.
ReplyDeleteBlowing kisses would be nicer. I am usually trying to pull my skin back on after they startle me so I rarely wave, smile, or anything.
People honking at you while running??? I don;t think anyone has ever honked at me but I would give yell at them if they did.
ReplyDeleteI was on a run on Sunday and it was snowing hard. I was the only one out and there were very few cars. I had my Ipod on but not very loud and I heard a car coming up behind me on the other side of the road all of the sudden a black lab was barking and running past me. His bark sounded like he wanted to eat me (and I am very comfortable with large dogs). My heart started pounding so bad. The truck was running the dog - now why can't these lazy people just get out and walk their dogs. My brother does this and my brother is one who could really use the walk.
The truck was gone before I had time to react and I was very upset.
I get a lot of honks too, and I never know if it's people that I know (oftentimes I find out it is) or just stupid boys showing their appreciate for a girl running around town. Eew.
ReplyDeleteI don't get honkers. But I do like your (and your Grammy's) method of blowing kisses to them!
ReplyDeleteYou are making me want some magical Newton shoes now!
Booo! False advertising!
ReplyDeleteLast time I click on your link based on a post title.
ugh, i hate honnkers! i don't even look, i just wave, weather they actually know me or are just being jerks i ignore all types of honkers. i dont get it though, do people think they are flattering us or something? it IS annoying and it SCARES THE CRAP OUT OF US! running is so relaxing, i HATE when ppl honk at me. one time i was running a race on halloween that was run on a pretty main road, i was over heating in my costume so i begun to strip out of it as i was running...boy did that create a lot of honking! lol. but i'd take a honker ANYDAY over the guys that hang out the window int he trucks, ya know when there are like 3 guys in the front seat and hone hangs out and turns his head back and stares, LOL
ReplyDeleteOh the honkers...I get them when I am on my bike too. I feel like asking them when the last time they went running or biking...Rude people...goes back to what I said last week..."You're Not a RUnner...You wouln't understand"
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures. Loving this weather and I am so excited for SPRING and SUMMER!
Last summer I was running in the neighborhood and a car of teenage boys came up behind me and honked and I jumped so high...they were hysterical. I was so mad! I tried to follow them to talk to their parents, but couldn't keep up. :) Your Grammy sounds like a great lady!
ReplyDeleteOMG! I hate it when people honk at me! Generally its my family trying to be funny but i've told them not to honk until they've passed me because it seriously makes me so scared my heart races! And dont even get me started on creepy semis.. AHHHH
ReplyDeleteHonking always scares me. I'm a bit jumpy by nature, so I really jump when someone hits the horn.
ReplyDeleteWay to go on your treadmill intervals! Speedy!
Grrr! I hate honkers! I mean sometimes it can be flattering--but there's really no point. Honk and then drive away, almost as if to say "If we were at a night club I may have come and talked to you but you're running and I'm driving so I'll just honk my horn annoyingly as some wretched sign of communication."
ReplyDeleteI love the blow a kiss instead of the finger thing!! haha that is awesome! They just honked because they saw a hottt ninja runner but next time tell them just to wave!
ReplyDeleteI hate the honking thing. Totally throws me off.
ReplyDeleteI've heard such awesome things about the Newtons that now I think I'll look into those for my next pair o shoes.
Love the car. I used to have one. Sigh...now I have a mommy car.
Oh wait! I left something for you on my blog. :)
ReplyDeletei haaaaaaate honkers!!! i get honked at here in kentucky where i DONT KNOW ANYONE. i dont get it!
ReplyDeleteI don't like honkers either. I mean, what's the point? Just keep driving and go about your business.
ReplyDeleteTo "MOORE ON RUNNING," my boyfriend's sister (24 years old) did that to me on several occasions. She honked at me. She drove up to me and slowly followed me. She drove up to me and followed me and rolled the windows down and said stuff like, "You want a ride?"
I explained to her how that was distracting and how that also confuses my dog that is running with me. Because after her, the dog will assume all vehicles are gonna slow down. I told her when I run, I usually am thinking about a lot of things - pace, work etc. so it is best that she just slows down a little and drive by.
She hasn't done that since and I love it.
Moore On Running said...
I have friends that say they saw me running and honked at me. I tell them to quit! I can't see who it is and I may just not be so polite :)
February 23, 2010 6:45 AM
i get that the honk is probably supposed to be a compliment or mabye it's another runner saying hello...but really it just bugs me!
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