Running from the outside

I can proudly say I've stayed diligent in my Spring Break workouts! The same cannot be said, however, for the blog. I lament to report that the 7-year-old I'm relying on to send me poctures of our cake hasn't quite come through yet, though I oppose I can't be very disappointed there. Nevetheless, vie continued to bake and run, I just haven't had time to post about it! Thus, I'm trying to make up for lost time. Yesterday's workout was quite the success. I did about three sub-seven minute miles including minute long race pace pickups every fourth minute. I'm always surprised at the amount of endurance I have, but also dismayed at my own lack of speed. I think I'd be much better if we had a 10k race in stead of these shorter 1-2 mile races. Even a 5k helps because settling in is a bit more acceptable. Either way, I worked on my speed after my typical hour run today, pacing out 100 meters (based on strides) down my street. This is yet another reason people judge runners. Whenever we do anything but a steady run in a straight line they get confused; even if it's a simple fartlek run (literally translated to "speed play") they condemn our inconsistent pacing. Now, sprinting 100's down the road is much more unconventional, earning stares and the ill-concealed confusion of onlookers. It takes a runner to know a runner. With that, I'm going to open this subject up for debate. Do outsiders really see our sport as borderline insane? Ive opened a poll to explore this. And what is their reaction when they catch a glimpse of ournworld? I know that I, personally, have grown tired of the conventional, "run, Forrest, run!" cheer. What are your thoughts?