Last night we were at a get together with some people we know, nothing big, just some fireworks shooting off, beers, snacks. We didnt stay late since the little one had to get to sleep and, well, I'm not much of a night life person anymore so was happy to leave early.

We were talking about time management and sleep with a guy who had a new baby. The wife mentioned that we're sometimes in bed by 830pm, which this guy laughed, thought was a joke, and asked what time we get up "4am!"? I of course in all seriousness replied 5am, which some mornings is sleeping in for me! 

Anyway this guy's shocking look reminded me that I am an outlier and made me think of the things I do so different from the norm. And maybe why in many social situations I speak little of myself. I work with outliers, I wish I knew more of them. Outlier ways vary but many crossover, they know they are different and afraid to speak of their ways.

I wake between 4 and 5am.

I am elated to be laying in bed by 830pm.

I'm the guy who eats the vegetable plate at your party. All of it. No dip. And I'll raid your fruit bowl.

Sometimes I'll just drink water at your party, but I hide it in an empty beer can.

I eat fat in my coffee, I add 2 tablespoons coconut oil and 1 tablespoon of butter.

Fat doesn't make you fat. Sugar in your "low fat" processed food does.

I sometimes eat an entire bag of apples in one day. Carrots too. 

I think sugar is addictive and although tasty it should be avoided in a day to day diet.

The smell of fast food makes me sick, it does taste good though.

I use sandpaper on my feet to reduce callouses, I also put lotion on my feet most days.

I shave my legs. It makes post muddy run clean up easy, brambles don't rip the hair out, bandaids stick better, and self massage is less painful.

I wear tight clothing when I run. I wear really short shorts when I run.

It's not for vanity's sake, it's efficient and comfortable.

Bodily fluids and excretions do not embarrass me, they are a part of life.

Speaking of these things and "adventures" with them is entertaining. Even at dinner.

I wipe my ass with nearly anything when toilet paper is not around.

I run a lot, well at least compared to normal folks.

Running 26.2 miles on my day off is no big deal, a training run. 

Some days I'll run three times if I can fit it in.

I almost deleted this section, as it comes across elitist, but it is not normal.

Although many people seem to view my ways as elitist or smug it is just who I am. I feel I am no different from the guy who eats like shit and doesn't exercise. Many of my friends are like that. I view them no different and they view me no different. Viewing someone as being elitist may likely be because you have nothing in common, little to talk about.  I hate politics. I am not up on my European history. So having a conversation with me about these things I will listen, and most likely not reply. I am not being elitist in my limited interaction, you are speaking of things I am not well versed in or uninterested in. Just as you would feel if I spoke of biomechanics, technical fabrics, or "outlandish" physical feats.

I'm an outlier. I like that.