As a road runner, I have been honked at for a thousand different reasons. Most of the time it is just a driver making sure you know they are close and they don’t want to hurt or surprise you. Safety first right. Other times I have been honked at, other than being dead sexy in my Strength Apparel gear, it is from people who are encouraging me and my running workout. I get a “Honk” and a wave which really picks the spirits up, especially on those long runs, but most of the time I miss the wave and just think the driver is a jerk. What I would like to institute is a “3 Honks for Encouragement”. When you see someone running, biking, or just working hard from your car, give them a little 3 honk and a wave to help them get thru it. Become a one person cheering section. This might be just what they need to finish their workout for the day or to push them a little harder to beat a personal best. So when you see someone road running or biking, give them three cheers by Honk, Honk, Honking.
James F. Gaffney IV
Strength Apparel
Strength Apparel
Not a runner myself but I see them all the time here in Iowa City. Count me in on the 3 honks!
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