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Running on the spot at red lights

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  • BruinsGal_91
    BruinsGal_91 Posts: 1,400 Member
    litsy3 wrote: »
    jofjltncb6 wrote: »
    litsy3 wrote: »
    I stopped off on my run tonight to order a pizza. I'm not sure what that makes me.

    Efficient?

    That was the goal: run 6 miles; order pizza; run a couple more miles; eat pizza straight after running. I think it means I have to demote myself from SERIOUS RUNNER status though.

    I dunno. I think it's pretty darn awesome. Only made better if you'd picked up a six-pack of beers at the same time.

    There is an annual 5k close to where I live and it is sponsored by the local pizza house. After the run there is a post-run pizza party with free pizza for all runners.
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    litsy3 wrote: »
    I stopped off on my run tonight to order a pizza. I'm not sure what that makes me.

    You should read Dean Karnazes 50/50......one of his favourite foods while running ultras is pizza!
  • litsy3
    litsy3 Posts: 783 Member
    BrianSharpe wrote: »
    litsy3 wrote: »
    I stopped off on my run tonight to order a pizza. I'm not sure what that makes me.

    You should read Dean Karnazes 50/50......one of his favourite foods while running ultras is pizza!

    Ah yes, but I've just seen BruinsGal's post above and it turns out I only have to run 5k to get pizza. :)
  • BruinsGal_91
    BruinsGal_91 Posts: 1,400 Member
    Wait! So does this mean Dean Karnazes isn't a real runner??
  • ThickMcRunFast
    ThickMcRunFast Posts: 22,511 Member
    BruinsGal_91 wrote: »
    Wait! So does this mean Dean Karnazes isn't a real runner??

    I'm told a real ultra runner is much different from a real road runner.

    Real ultra runners have great big bushy beards, maximalist shoes, and are following OFM.
  • UnkyTimFU
    UnkyTimFU Posts: 240 Member
    i walk on the spot at lights when i go for power walks. I don't really have to worry about people thinking I'm weird or silly though cos that ship sailed quite a while ago now. If it doesn't hurt you or other people then do what you want and/or feel comfortable with.
  • The_Enginerd
    The_Enginerd Posts: 3,982 Member
    ThickMcRunFast wrote: »
    BruinsGal_91 wrote: »
    Wait! So does this mean Dean Karnazes isn't a real runner??

    I'm told a real ultra runner is much different from a real road runner.

    Real ultra runners have great big bushy beards, maximalist shoes, and are following OFM.

    I only get to a solid stubble, wear traditional shoes, and don't even know what OFM means. I guess this means I'll never be a real ultra runner :cry: Just as well, half of my races are on the road.
  • The_Enginerd
    The_Enginerd Posts: 3,982 Member
    litsy3 wrote: »
    jofjltncb6 wrote: »
    litsy3 wrote: »
    I stopped off on my run tonight to order a pizza. I'm not sure what that makes me.

    Efficient?

    That was the goal: run 6 miles; order pizza; run a couple more miles; eat pizza straight after running. I think it means I have to demote myself from SERIOUS RUNNER status though.

    So you ran a couple of miles while you were waiting on the pizza? Did you run 6 miles back afterwards too?
  • xLyric
    xLyric Posts: 840 Member
    BruinsGal_91 wrote: »
    litsy3 wrote: »
    jofjltncb6 wrote: »
    litsy3 wrote: »
    I stopped off on my run tonight to order a pizza. I'm not sure what that makes me.

    Efficient?

    That was the goal: run 6 miles; order pizza; run a couple more miles; eat pizza straight after running. I think it means I have to demote myself from SERIOUS RUNNER status though.

    I dunno. I think it's pretty darn awesome. Only made better if you'd picked up a six-pack of beers at the same time.

    There is an annual 5k close to where I live and it is sponsored by the local pizza house. After the run there is a post-run pizza party with free pizza for all runners.

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  • brianlundlarsen
    brianlundlarsen Posts: 49 Member
    tifftaffy wrote: »
    And who the hell cares if you wear a shirt for a designated race (10K, marathon, whatever) or a t-shirt earned from a previous one? So sick of elitist attitudes.
    The only reason for that I can think of is running a race in a shirt you never tried before is generally a bad idea. I wouldn't want to run a longer race and then find out underway that a sewing is scratching me.
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    brianlundlarsen wrote: »
    tifftaffy wrote: »
    And who the hell cares if you wear a shirt for a designated race (10K, marathon, whatever) or a t-shirt earned from a previous one? So sick of elitist attitudes.
    The only reason for that I can think of is running a race in a shirt you never tried before is generally a bad idea. I wouldn't want to run a longer race and then find out underway that a sewing is scratching me.

    I can also see it as a bit embarrasing being carried off the race as a DNF, wearing a shirt having claimed to finish it...
  • ThickMcRunFast
    ThickMcRunFast Posts: 22,511 Member
    MeanderingMammal wrote: »
    brianlundlarsen wrote: »
    tifftaffy wrote: »
    And who the hell cares if you wear a shirt for a designated race (10K, marathon, whatever) or a t-shirt earned from a previous one? So sick of elitist attitudes.
    The only reason for that I can think of is running a race in a shirt you never tried before is generally a bad idea. I wouldn't want to run a longer race and then find out underway that a sewing is scratching me.

    I can also see it as a bit embarrasing being carried off the race as a DNF, wearing a shirt having claimed to finish it...

    T shirts are for closers!!!!!
  • litsy3
    litsy3 Posts: 783 Member
    The_Enginerd wrote: »

    So you ran a couple of miles while you were waiting on the pizza? Did you run 6 miles back afterwards too?

    No I ran a 6 mile loop, dropped in at the pizza place near my house, ran a couple more miles, then collected the pizza, took it home and ate it. YUM.
    tifftaffy wrote: »
    And who the hell cares if you wear a shirt for a designated race (10K, marathon, whatever) or a t-shirt earned from a previous one? So sick of elitist attitudes.

    I don't understand. Surely REAL runners have to do the race in their club crop top?
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