…when I’m out running and I make eye contact with people driving in their cars — and they don’t wave or give me a head nod — I like to think I am serving as an unfriendly reminder that they are not keeping their New Year’s resolution of “getting into shape”. 
I’m not really sure what that means — getting into shape. Everyone is in SOME kind of shape. It’s such a vague and unmeasurable goal that I think it causes more (mental) harm than good. “I want to loose 22 pounds” or “I want to be able to climb the stairs at work without being winded” — THOSE are fitness goals; and you’ll know for a fact when you’ve attained them.
I had a really good run last night. I ran my standard 2.6 mile loop which I call the “Lake Dallas Airport Run” because the half way point is the “airport”. More like a landing strip for small private planes. Anyway, I’ve run it about 4 times now and last night was my fastest and I felt really good about it. I dropped about 30 seconds per mile off my time from last week! I’m hoping to get that down even further in time for my next 5k in June at Texas Stadium.
If it’s any consolation, all of your research writing is reminding me of how academically unfit I am! I’ve only read 2 books this year which is an accomplishment for me haha, but I’m going to need to step that up if I plan on being a good grad student.
Wow, do I know exactly what you are talking about! It also kinda reminds me of the opposite of what you are talking about with the drivers. I’m talking about the average Joes who get out there to run and walk. I always think to myself “Good for them!” or something similar. I guess it’s sometimes nice to know that I’m not completely crazy when I go out on the streets mid-morning to run circles around my neighborhood. lol.