You Know You're a Runner When...
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* You have a terrible memory but can remember your first PR/marathon/half marathon time down to the second.
And if you run with a group/team you remember all of their PRs too. And the competitions...
Seriously though, I know the PRs 800-8000 for the 15 guys on my team...plus the guys I ran with in high school...plus the top guys in our conference...plus the top national/international runners...
But I can barely remember what day of the week it is, much less what is on a final exam. How is this fair?0 -
When, if you're not actually running, you're thinking about running...0
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*When you see 13.1 or 26.2 stickers on cars as you drive up you say "hell yeah" then as you drive by you glare at them to see how fast they "look"
*You know the mileage on your shoes better than the mileage on your car.
*You have conversations with hills as you approach them.
*you have to replace your anti-friction stick as often as your deodorant stick
*You have your running schedule mapped out a year in advance.
*You stretch for 20 minutes before a race and 30 seconds before a training run.
*You run before or after a short race to get your mileage up to your required distance for training. (I did this earlier this year, ran the course before the 10K started to get up to 9 miles. Still PR'd that bad boy too heh)0 -
You run 55 miles in one week before realizing there are two weeks of tapering before a 5K, not one.
You run multiple half-marathons within a week to prove to yourself you are a running maniac. Even though you already know that.
You consider a 5K a "short jaunt".
When you get to 20-21 miles during a training run and have a strong compulsion to "finish" the marathon.
Your acceptable endorphin rush starts at 17 miles.
You are in more than 2 private running accountability groups. And keep joining others;)0 -
You wake up at 3:30 during the week (5 on weekends) so you can do a long run before work0
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You own 8 or more pairs of running shoes because they are for different types of "running occasions"!0
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No one ever asks you what you want for Christmas--they just buy you running gear0
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when your hubby says "another pair of runners? why can't you buy some sexy heels for a change?"0
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When, if you're not actually running, you're thinking about running...
omg, this...lol
ETA:*You know the mileage on your shoes better than the mileage on your car.
*You have conversations with hills as you approach them.
and this!!0 -
Before going on vacation, I have already mapped our two or three routes on MapMyRun
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You are so unable to take a break from pounding the roads that your plantar fasciitis goes from one foot to both feet, and becomes chronic, for almost 20 years, even though you have insoles, and a night boot, and know how to stretch, and you don't weigh very much!
I apologize for being depressing.0 -
When you reject clothes because they aren't moisture wicking.0
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3. You've lost a toenail
Yes, I am currently missing one on each foot! How about you know you are a long distance runner when you have chafing scars from your HRM.0 -
Yes, I am currently missing one on each foot! How about you know you are a long distance runner when you have chafing scars from your HRM.
This is me. Scarring from a HRM is the new sexy, right? That's what I tell myself.0 -
When you won't pay $10 to go to the movies but think nothing of blowing away $50 on a 5k race and wished it was over in less than 30 minutes...0
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You run multiple half-marathons within a week to prove to yourself you are a running maniac. Even though you already know that.
That's a Fanatic, Maniacs do fulls.
http://www.marathonmaniacs.com/
http://www.halffanatics.com/0 -
If you're not running, you're surfing the runners forums and magazine articles. OYE!!! I need a life, oh wait, I need to go run! HA!0
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This thread is gold, it feels so good to know I'm normal, kinda... LOL.0
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3. You've lost a toenail
Yes, I am currently missing one on each foot!
I'm missing 2 on the left and one on the right.
You know you're a runner when you can't wear open toed shoes anymore. So sad!0 -
I need a pedicure so bad right now but I'm too embarrassed to go because of my missing toe nail. Lol3. You've lost a toenail
Yes, I am currently missing one on each foot!
I'm missing 2 on the left and one on the right.
You know you're a runner when you can't wear open toed shoes anymore. So sad!0 -
When you're road running and you come to a red light, instead of jogging in place until the light turns green like the newbs do, you just stand with your hands on your hips and look a little aggravated.0
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I have found all of these to be true LOL:
The first question people ask you when you get in to work is how many miles you ran this morning.Hahaha...that is awesome!
4. Wear a sportsbra to work because it'll be a faster change after to go running1. You know how far things are because of a run
2. You have serious sock tanlines
3. You've lost a toenail (close for me but not quite)Ooh ooh! I wanna play...
* You weigh your junk food options in terms of how long it will take to "run it off."
* You have to limit the races you register for because it's breaking the bank.
* You silently applaud other runners you drive past on the street (while resisting the urge to yell encouraging words out the window).
* You see a 13.1 or 26.2 sticker on the car in front of you and instantly feel like you are freeway BFFs.You go clothes shopping and immediately head for the athletic apparel section.You can upholster your entire lawn with race tees (and race bibs!)
and would like to add:
♦ You know where all the public water fountains are
♦ Those aren't sock tan lines...its dirt!
♦ You not only buy running gear for yourself... but also for your dog ☺
♦ You use porta potties way more than you ever thought you would!0 -
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* You have a terrible memory but can remember your first PR/marathon/half marathon time down to the second.
And if you run with a group/team you remember all of their PRs too. And the competitions...
Seriously though, I know the PRs 800-8000 for the 15 guys on my team...plus the guys I ran with in high school...plus the top guys in our conference...plus the top national/international runners...
But I can barely remember what day of the week it is, much less what is on a final exam. How is this fair?
That's hardcore! Runners and their numbers... 0 -
*You have conversations with hills as you approach them.
*You stretch for 20 minutes before a race and 30 seconds before a training run.
These had me cracking up. Sounds about right!0 -
When you head out for a quick run with more accessories than is probably necessary (watch, chest strap, headphones, arm band, phone..."ok gotta sync the HRM, iPod, RunKeeper...GO!") Haha0
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When you're road running and you come to a red light, instead of jogging in place until the light turns green like the newbs do, you just stand with your hands on your hips and look a little aggravated.
And keep impatiently punching the button because that will make the light change quicker!
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When you're road running and you come to a red light, instead of jogging in place until the light turns green like the newbs do, you just stand with your hands on your hips and look a little aggravated.
Gah, that's the difference from "joggers" who wear sweats and pink headbands and jog in place with out a care and runners who wear shorts and tech tees and sports bras and just stare at the red light with murder in their eyes. YOU'RE KILLING MY TIME FUFUFUFUFUFUFUFU I just did this twice today LOL.0 -
When you head out for a quick run with more accessories than is probably necessary (watch, chest strap, headphones, arm band, phone..."ok gotta sync the HRM, iPod, RunKeeper...GO!") Haha
Haha I was just thinking this today, I had my phone GPS running, spotify, my headphones, water bottle.... and had to start my phone and my fitbit simultaneously. I was like a fast moving radioshack.0 -
When you have to justify to your SO, why you need a new; cap, runners, shorts, t's, ipod, GPS watch with HRM. etc
and then come up with a budget that you believe is acceptable when it is spread over the year.0
