It is a plight suffered by many, the circumstances are varied, and the results either triumphant or sorrowful. If you have ever had to run to catch any mode of transportation, you know this story all too well. Surely your own experience is now an amusing tale that you tell at parties…
“Oh, yes, that time I had to run from one side of O’Hare to the other. Insanity!”
“Ugh, yeah, I sprinted down 42nd Street to get to Port Authority. Barely made it!”
“Have you ever run through Union Station? Wouldn’t recommend it (pauses for laughter)”
There are many that proudly, or sadly, own statements just like these. Though, at the time, they are hardly laughable…
In the retelling, perhaps you neglect to include how you overslept the morning of your departure, and that you did not realize how quick and easy a ride with Carmel would be! You scramble, you run, you regret canceling your gym membership while making a mental note to run more often. But oversleeping happens to us all at some point, even on travel days.
Perhaps you were a victim of circumstance on the day of your travel run. One can never count on flights or trains leaving according to schedule, so those tight connections become even closer. Doesn’t it always seem like the shorter your connection time, the further back you are on the plane? That is when the bargaining amongst passengers begins. Hopefully you can tug on the heartstrings of those in the rows ahead to let you off the aircraft first so that you may begin your sprint.
While running as fast as possible to what feels like the most distant gate, the people with ample time before their flights watch you fly by. Though you are intent on your journey, you hear the passing comments of:
“Oh, that sucks.”
“Totally been there.”
“That’s the worst.”
“Hope you make it!”
So even in the thick of it, solidarity and empathy can be found. However, you have no time to reply, you still have ground to cover.
This is where this frequently occurring tale has either a happy or tragic ending. The best stories are the ones where the door is almost closed, but thanks to your quick feet, you make it in the nick of time and happily find your seat. For others, they will be met with an empty gate and a closed door. The race was for naught, and you’re too winded to let out the anguish you feel inside.
No matter how the story starts or ends, we can all generally agree that running to any form of transportation is not preferable. While this is at times unavoidable, Carmel is ready whether you’re in a hurry or with time to spare. No need to sprint with Carmel, whenever you’re ready, we’ll get you where you need to go!