Fake Runner nga ba talaga?

The term "fake runner" has been making rounds around social media running groups to describe us slow runners. Honestly, it irked me a bit. Yes, we are slow. Yes, we may not position ourselves in the appropriate lanes. But not a thing is fake about this. The pain we experience, the money we spent for shoes and registration for events, the gear, the gels -- none of these are fake. And definitely, there is nothing fake about planning out our schedule around running. So no, I am not a fake runner. I am a proud Social Media runner! I enjoy posting my Strava PRs that are probably even slower than your walking pace. I enjoy joining events and look for the photographers in the route so that I can post a great pic. I definitely enjoy sorting through the pictures to not only find my pics but also of pics of my friends.

PS - Just completed my first official 21k! Fake ass shit!