Views #40 | Low Intermediate 4

The Runner

Tim discusses running both as a sport and for recreation.

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Todd: OK. Tim, we're going to talk about running.

Tim: OK.

Todd: Now, we've been running the last couple of nights.

Tim: Yeah, that's true.

Todd: And, you're much faster than me. You're a fast runner. How often do you run?

Tim: Well, now I only run about four days a week but when I was younger everyday.

Todd: Oh, really? Wow! Did you run in high school or college?

Tim: I ran.. I started when I was six years old.

Todd: No kidding?

Tim: And I started running and I ran all the way through the university.

Todd: Really?

Tim: Yeah.

Todd: OK. So what events did you do?

Tim: Middle distance. Middle distance which is 1,500 meters to 5,000 meters.

Todd: Wow! Are you a better short distance runner or long distance runner?

Tim: Middle distance runner.

Todd: Middle distance. OK, how far is a middle distance?

Tim: Oh.. 1,500 meters, about.

Todd: 1,500.

Tim: Yeah.

Todd: OK! What's your fastest time in the 1,500 meters?

Tim: Ah, 3.... about 3:47.

Todd: Three minutes and forty seven seconds.

Tim: Yeah.

Todd: That's pretty fast.

Tim: Yeah. I did that in high school actually. I wasn't so fast in the university.

Todd: Oh wow, man you can fly!

Tim: Yeah.

Todd: Now I don't feel so bad when you run so much faster than me.

Tim: I've been slowing down. I've been drinking beer so I don't run so fast anymore.

Todd: Yeah, we're getting older. Actually, I'm 33. How old are you?

Tim: I'm 27.

Todd: 27. Oh, OK. So, do you think you'll be running your whole life?

Tim: I think so, yeah. I grew up running in the woods, everyday in the woods and so I really want to get back to running in the woods everyday. I think it is really healthy thing to do.

Todd: Yeah. That's nice. OK. Thanks a lot, Tim.

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