Why did the runner refuse to take a shortcut? Because the runner always likes to stay on the ‘runner path’!

And that’s why this pun is fun: This pun is fun because it plays on the literal meaning of a ‘runner path’ as the route for a runner and the metaphorical idea of sticking to a chosen route or plan. You enjoy a clean, tech-savvy style that keeps things straightforward and clever — like this pun!