Where's the Beach?

I think most people would agree, even runners themselves, that runners are a strange lot. We speak in code sometimes talking about 400s, 800s, BQing, DNS, DNF, and so on. Another thing I've noticed about runners is that we tend to contradict ourselves quite often. We say things like, "I hate racing." Then we brag about signing up for races. That's smart isn't it? Wind I hate the wind. Typically said when it's cold and/or gusting 20+ mph. OMG where is the wind??? Usually uttered on a hot, muggy run. Oh man that wind feels fantastic. Shouted with glee during the summer.  Rain I hate rain. Usually grumbled during the winter, torrential downpour, or when it's gusting winds. I love running in the rain . Either said during the summer or right after a rainy run when you're giddy and don't know what you're thinking and saying.  Temperature I hate running in the freezing cold. Said angrily during the cold, d...