Introducing Angry Al---You May Be a Trendy 21th Century Kind of Runner If

Years ago some friends and I used to do our Sunday long runs at Chesnut Ridge Park outside of Buffalo,N.Y. In this group of five or six runners was Al, a 2:50 marathoner who during the course of our runs used to entertain us with his views on running,politics and life.
Inevitably,the further we got into these runs the more critical and cynical he became, hence,the nickname angry Al.
After an article I wrote years ago for my other Blog (Live For the Run) Al sent me his version of what I wrote entitled: "You May Be a Trendie 21th Century Kind of Runner If"
True to form, Al demonstrates why he earned the surname "Angry".
Although I don't necessarily agree with all that he writes I find much of it humorous.
Here goes:
You May be a Trendie 21th Century Kind of Runner If:
1.You change training systems at least once every year.
2.Bemoan the fact that you can't find the fluorescent tights in the colors you like anymore.
3.Are certain running sleeves and knee high running socks are essential running gear.
4.Actually believe a certain exercise physiologist is the "World's Best Coach."
5.You eagerly await each issue of Runner's World and Men's Health(for the ladies, RW and Shape magazine).
6. Honestly believe that running a marathon is THE ultimate running accomplishment.
7. Believe a cool down is having a cold drink after your run.
8.You've been pricing bikes for months due to the fact you're now seriously considering a triathlon because running is getting to be "kind of boring."
9. You have no clue who Arthur Lydiard is but can tell me who formulated the V-dot system. 10.Believe "six-pack" abs are really a sign of being healthy and are something a runner should try to have.
11.You believe doing a trail race is "living on the edge."
My favorite is #11. Years ago when certain runners found out I raced on the trails they acted like I was doing something that was kind of dangerous.
The reality is,is that every person who races should try a trail race,it will forever change the way they look at running and racing.