How many times have you been called “crazy” because of how much you run (or workout)? It kinda happens all the time, right? Sometimes I tend to downplay how much I run or even purposefully forget to mention the distances. It can just be easier if you have a feeling that the conversation will drastically change to how “crazy” you are or how “boring” running is… but the truth is…
I like being “that kinda crazy.”
When I’m not downplaying how much I run, I’m usually doing the opposite and talking about how much I LOVE it and need it to survive or enjoy the challenges and personal competition with myself. This blog is kinda the perfect place for me to do it and share it with other “crazies.”
Today I’d like to share a couple of stories or adventures about the world of being #that kinda crazy.
Birthday run
Remember last year when I ran 38 miles because it was a good friend’s birthday and she wanted to run her age? We were in the middle of training for a 50 miler, so it was perfect timing. Well, we’re doing it again this Sunday for my other good friend: Chris. You may remember him from my two 50 mile adventures as we ran both together. He’s the good-looking gent in the photo below.
Half-way point at the Lake Sonoma 50 in April 2013
On Sunday we’ll be celebrating his 38th birthday the only way us crazies know how… RUN ALL THE MILES. The funny thing is that neither of us have a 50 miler planned. Chris sent out an email and was basically like “I’m running my age, here’s the route, join me for any, all or some.” Of course my response was “I’m in, start to finish.”
Chris is training for his first Ironman event and he has been putting in work like a boss. As an experienced cyclist and ultra marathoner, I’ve looked up to him for a few years and have set him as the benchmark of the endurance athlete I’m trying to be… but just the running part, he can have all that bike and swim stuff. LOL. See ya Sunday, friend.
I’ll be tweeting out and sharing photos of our running adventure using the hash #birthdayrun4chris if you want to follow along.
24 hour treadmill run
If you are on twitter or Instagram or have ever used a hashtag in your life, then I’m sure you are familiar with @RunEmz. Emily is known for knocking out 20 mile runs on a treadmill on a Tuesday before you’ve even had your second cup of coffee and that extra cookie. She’ll then Instagram a photo of the distance, the magazine she read and the 37 hashtags she just created #thatlooksomethinglikethis
Between 9/12 and 9/13 she’ll be in San Francisco doing a 24 hour treadmill run for Effect.org. Of course, I’m going to be sharing as much of it as I can with you since it’s going down in my city. Check out this Instagram video to get pumped!
Details:
- Launch Party: Thursday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m., Rallypad at 144 2nd St., San Francisco
- Run: 1 treadmill, 100 miles, 24 hours
- Run starts: at Launch Party (8 pm), treadmills then get moved to Market street between 3rd/4th at 6 a.m. on Friday
- Cause: Effect.org, an incredible non-profit building affordable, high-impact schools for children in India.
- Find out more on the run: rally.org/runemz
- Donate (you can pledge .25 cents per mile, $25): rally.org/runemz
- Purchase a Limited Edition shirt (portion of proceeds to cause): ikunaapparel.com (free shipping code: EMZEVENT)
Limited Edition RUNEMZ shirt for the San Francisco event.
I asked “why” as the most simple and broadest question… her answer below:
“I’m truly not a very talented person. I’m average at best in 99% of the things I do. I have zero musical talent, zero artistic talent but the one talent God blessed me with is a love for others. I truly love people. I love to help in any way I can. Running has provided me that opportunity to help charities/non profit organizations raise significant amounts of money while doing something I truly enjoy”
I’ll definitely be at the Launch Party and stick around for the start of the adventure. I eventually have to go home and get some sleep (sorry Em) and kiss The First Lady, but I’ll swing by first thing in the morning and update you on how she is doing. I’ll also swing back on by during my lunch hour and maybe do some laps around the building to distract her with my waves and general good nature. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to stick around for the celebrated finish, but I’m sure there will be a ton of mentions on the social media interwebs.
Follow along here:
Blog: runemz.com
Twitter: @runemz
Instagram: @runemz
Facebook: facebook.com/runemzrun
Hashtags: #runemz #24hourtreadmillrun #emzNeffect
There you have it. Just a couple of stories and adventures about some friends that are #thatkindacrazy.
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One persons crazy is another persons fun! I #kindalovebeingcrazy! Emily is amazing. She blows my mind with her treadmill mileage. I thought I was going to be committed to the psych unit after running 8 miles on mine during the winter. Serious mental toughness! Can’t wait to follow her epic run.
#bestkindofcrazytobe! If you are passionate about something it doesn’t mean your crazy! Emily is amazing I can’t wait to keep up with her. Whenever I whine about the treadmill I think about her and #suckitupbuttercup :)
Karen @karenlovestorun
LOVE IT ALL!!!! The purpose behind the run.
She is so inspiring- awesome you get to check it out! Enjoy the long birthday run- isn’t it nice to have other crazies in our lives? Helps us try to pretend we’re normal.
It’s good to be crazy!!! Emz is my treadmill hero…she’s amazing!!!
In this case, crazy = amazing! I can’t wait to follow along and wish I was closer than 2 hours to SF so I could come and cheer in person!
Last month I was at an Ultra 24 hour race as a vendor and spoke w/ many runners. They were going ro run 24 or 12 hours. I thought that they were crazy! But, now I know how people feel when I tell them that I run marathons.
I have referred to my self as a “crazy mo-fo runner” before.
I just turned 49 on Wednesday and someone asked me if I was going to do a birthday run like Dave McGilevrey (SP?) does. No. 26.2 miles is pretty much my limit.
I’m in San Fran next week. I’ll have to check out the treadmill run.
I’ve always been told that I’m FUreakin crazy! We all need a little crazy in our lives :)
Have a great run with the BDAY boy! How fun…wait..I mean crazy! ;)
Running your age on your birthday is a great idea! I am turning 23 in January… might just go on a 23 mile run. And if it’s during the middle of a snowstorm, then that’s all the more crazy!
Awesome! I’m going to try to check out the RunEMZ shenanigans at some point!
Love this kind of crazy! Very excited for RUNEMZ’s event! Good luck with your friends bday run this weekend!!
I usually get offended when people call me crazy for running halfs, marathons or this year 30 races to celebrate my 30th birthday. I don’t call YOU crazy, Ms. Judgeypants, when you want to get blitzed at happy hour, or eat 7 cookies for lunch, or refuse to exercise because you don’t like to sweat. I clearly need to get off the negative train and hop on the #thatkindacrazy train immediately :)
I’m pretty average at running — my best skill is doing it consistently despite not being a natural athlete — but the one thing I’m good at is running in crazy winter conditions. As long as I can see the ground (or the ground is clear), I’ll just bundle up. “You’re crazy!” the co-workers say of my Midwest deep-freeze runs, but man, does it feel good to be in cold air while I’m warming myself up.
Emily’s parents will be there to support this great cause and of course to support our “crazy” daughter. We can vouch for her love of people and her determination to help others. Thanks for recognizing it as well. Looking forward to meeting you.
Thinking people are crazy for running so much is sort of ironic because I think running is actually what keeps us from GOING crazy!!! :)
This is the kind of crazy that should be celebrated and embraced! I am always so inspired when I hear about people taking their love for their hobby (or sport) to the extreme and loving everything about it. Thanks for sharing!
This is SO #mykindacrazy
Love Crazy Emz enjoy being there for her! This weekends gonna be a great birthday for your friend, your support is CRAZY!
So many people were calling me crazy that it helped me come up with my blog name! Everyone has a crazy part of their personality, it just depends what you direct that energy at… we choose running. :)
LOL yeah who cares – you love what you do, so “Crazy” it is!
I think, realistically, everyone’s got SOMETHING they’re “crazy” about. We’ve all got our thing :)
I started to read & saw the word cookies & decided to keep reading! ;) This is amazing – all of you, both of you – LOVE!!!
This kind of crazy is the best crazy to be! I’m so excited that you get to be there to support Emily! She is such an inspiration and I can’t wait to see how she does. I know she will completely rock it.
It’s #thatkindofcrazy that leads to extraordinary accomplishments. Thanks for doing the profile and updating us on Emily’s adventure #thatkindofcrazydeservestobecelebrated