any runners out there?

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  • haircuttergirl
    haircuttergirl Posts: 33 Member
    JennyG73 wrote: »
    hgwill78 wrote: »
    haircuttergirl wrote: »
    Anyone else not consider themselves a "real" runner? My husband busts my chops about this and asks if I'll finally consider myself a real runner when I complete my half. But I am hard on myself and feel like I can't accept that term for myself for some reason. Everyone else that runs is a runner to me. But I don't feel worthy to claim that title yet.

    Yes! I don't feel like I've earned the title yet. Maybe after my half??

    Anyone who runs is a runner... distance doesn't matter. Not everyone can run 13.1 or 26.2 miles. I've run 10 half marathons and did my 1 and done full marathon but even before my first marathon, just running 5K's, 10K's and 10 milers, I felt like a runner. Keep up the good work @haircuttergirl‌! You're a runner!

    You rock. Thank you <3
  • ptrawny
    ptrawny Posts: 14 Member
    It's not about distance or speed. There is always someone faster or runs further. It's about self respect. Just getting off the couch and going out if the door is both an achievement (especially in the cold) and puts you ahead of most of the population. Have done halves, one painful full but my best runs have been the odd short run on a perfect morning watching the sun rise or a city wake up.
  • ptrawny
    ptrawny Posts: 14 Member
    Happy to be added by anyone with a pair of trainers :)
  • haircuttergirl
    haircuttergirl Posts: 33 Member
    ptrawny wrote: »
    It's not about distance or speed. There is always someone faster or runs further. It's about self respect. Just getting off the couch and going out if the door is both an achievement (especially in the cold) and puts you ahead of most of the population. Have done halves, one painful full but my best runs have been the odd short run on a perfect morning watching the sun rise or a city wake up.

    Mine too :) And... I run best when I'm upset. The exhilaration takes over the negative feelings and I finish feeling rejuvenated and fresh.
  • wls21wind
    wls21wind Posts: 2
    I just started MFP yesterday. I am also a runner (again). I ran years ago and then decided I didn't like it because I was so overweight it hurt my hips and knees too much. But I have lost over 30 lbs the last year and a half. Started running again and really enjoy it now. I am trying to get a running group together in my home town. I love trail running and challenging myself on hills. I started out with the C25K program and am looking forward now to my first 10k this Spring (something I said I would never do). I only run about 3 days a week, but there is no escape like lacing up and hitting the road with good music. It is my therapy. The other days I enjoy flow or power yoga and have a library of workout videos. What brought me to MFP is that I am very disciplined on my eating throughout the week, but weekends it all goes south....I totally binge on weekends. I am hoping this will help me stay accountable better and really SEE what I am consuming. I would love to have other women running friends for support and to encourage them along the way too.
  • ptrawny
    ptrawny Posts: 14 Member
    Found the same here - a few less pounds makes all the difference on your legs.
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