How Do You Run And Talk At The Same Time?

I just don’t get it. It really frustrates me. How can you have a chat and a gossip when you’re supposed to be running and working out?  

I can’t make my mind up about running. Sometimes I like it. Sometimes I hate it. I never love it, that’s for sure.  

I run because I need to for exercise or because I'm trying to escape from something or someone.

Ok yes, occasionally I do enjoy a run, but that's because I know I've worked out hard and got some fresh air. I have no pleasure in getting all sweaty and out of breath, but if does feel good when you've been out on the hills in the countryside, or even blasted it out on a treadmill, to know you've got your exercise in for the day and burnt some proper calories. 

But one thing I don't get. People who run together and chat and smile. No no no. Running is supposed to be hard work, not a time when you have chit chat! How do you have enough energy and breath in you to talk and talk and run at the same time?

Of course, there are lots of people who do this, but aren’t really running. It’s more of a very gentle jog, and is really just an excuse for two people (usually women, without being sexist) to escape the house and have a good old natter together. They’re doing it for the chat, and not the exercise, though you have to give them credit for not just sitting on the sofa. 

But then there are some people who are serious runners, and are getting a genuinely good workout, and yet, they still manage to talk to each other whilst doing it? How!? How do you have the energy and lung capacity to do that? Shouldn’t you just be running harder? I’ve tried talking when out running with Kirsty… not going to happen. It’s nice to have you by the side of me, but we ain't going to be communicating if you want me to make it back home!  

I do think those people that talk when running should be working harder. But I do envy their lung capacity too. Such is life. Meh.