Good advice

I got some good advice when I was running today.  I had just reached my turn round point and was trying to summon the energy to go back.  An old farmer pulled up beside me in his truck, leaned out the window, and with a smile, said, "you know, you should never run out farther than you can get back." Then he offered me a ride home. 

 I felt a little sheepish, because he had a good point, but I didn't want to look like I needed a ride.  I was only halfway into a 5 mile run, so although it was hot, it was an easy day, and I knew I would have no trouble getting back home. So I turned down the ride and finished out my run.  

 I learned several things from this experience.  First, I must look more tired than I think I do if I looked like I needed a ride after 2.5 miles.  Second, I must live in a good place that someone would offer a ride, and that I could safely consider accepting it.  And third, I should remember never to run out farther than I can run back.