Top Ten Differences Between Religious People and Runners by: Tim Scapillato - © April, 1996 OTR 10. Religious people are always trying to save their souls; runners are always trying to save their soles. 9. Religious people spend their time considering life and death; runners spend their time considering lyfa and debt. 8. Some religious people celebrate the Last Supper; some runners are always waiting for their next supper. 7. Some religious people trek to shrines every year; some runners trek to Boston every spring. 6. Religious people believe that there is some kind of heaven; runners know there is some kind of hell--and it can be found at around mile 21. 5. Some religious people believe that the cross is a sacred symbol; some runners believe that cross-training is sacred. 4. Religious people use meditation to achieve inner peace; runners use medication to restore their inner pieces. 3. Some religious people practice self-flagellation; some runners run marathons. 2. Some religious people can be found each Sunday morning in the pew; some runners can be found each Sunday morning (after removing their shoes), saying "phew!" 1. Some religious people follow the rhythm method; some runners follow the interval method.