Not My Niche

Our elementary school is hosting a fundraising 5K run next week. For a small donation,  one receives a t-shirt, and runs 3.1 miles.

As it's the first year, our little town is abuzz.
Who's running?
Who's jogging?
Will there be a lot of entries?

After listening to various moms at pick up, I know many are ready and eager. They've got their running sneaks ready. Signs promoting the race have polka dotted yards, encouraging the public to sign up. My inbox included friendly reminder emails to register while a paper reminder found it's way into Mo's folder.

It seems that this race is a who's who of the parent association. It's time to get your run on!

I've been asked if I'll be there. I paste a fake smile on my face, and emphatically reply,  No.

See the truth is:

I do not run around the street. 

I do not run with my two feet. 

I do not run up or down.

I do not run around the town. 

I do not like to run you see. 

Running is not the sport for me.

I try and try to like it so.

I hate it, hate it, now you know. .

I will not be at this running race. 

You will not see my smiling face. 

I do not like to run you see. 

Running is not the sport for me. '

I've been told I'm missing out. 

You'll love it, my friends all shout.

Together they jog away all cute, 

As I turn away and scoot, 

I do not like to run you see.

Running is not the sport for me. 

A jogging stroller is meant for you, 

to push while jogging, who knew?

The running moms push in line, 

Easily maneuvering as I stroll behind. 

I do not like to run you see. 

Running is not the sport for me. 

I miss that bit of social life, 

Since I am not a running wife. 

Jealous that I do not have that, 

That happy time to run and chat. 

I do not like to run you see. 

Running is not the sport for me. 

Instead, I'm forced to find other places, 

To chat with friends, enjoy their faces.

No running for me, at the park, 

or early morning while it's dark.

I do not like to run you see. 

Running is not the sport for me. 

So Sunday morning when they run 

I'll be home, missing the fun. 

As a non runner, a 5K you say?

My response, is absolutely no way!

I do not like to run you see. 

Running is 

no way

no how

 the sport for me. 

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