Running Room 101 - What do we want to put in there?

In the latest episode of the Runner's World podcast, hosts Rick Pearson and Ben Hobson welcome colleagues Rachel Boswell and Jen Bazan to explore their pet peeves and things they'd throw into 'Room 101' for running. They start with sock preferences, specifically advocating for the rejection of ankle socks in favor of crew or hidden socks. Jen criticizes the trend of running sunglasses that resemble swimming goggles, agreeing these belong in Room 101. The group then delves into the annoying nature of ironic marathon signs that detract from the race day experience, echoing sentiments about spectators' roles in encouraging runners, not mocking them. They also touch upon the usage of unusually flavored energy gels, fragile finisher t-shirts, the controversial concept of run streaks, and the physical limitations brought on by high mileage training. The discussion emphasizes the individuality of running experiences and encourages runners to find joy without succumbing to peer pressure around distances or trends. The episode wraps with a call to action for listeners to share their own running annoyances.