I know I'm a runner because:
Here's my short list
3.5 miles is a "short" run
I keep a "first aid kit" in my truck with tape, skin prep, knee brace, compression sleeves, band aids, etc...
I keep a pair of clean running socks in my purse in a ziplock snack baggie
My running shoes are always in my truck
7am is "sleeping in"
At the beach I'll inform folks I'm going for a "quick" run in my bikini and bare feet - and be gone an hour
I have no problem showering with my running clothes on (lots of public showers at beaches in FL - then change in bathroom)
The type of running shoes I wear is more important than the type of vehicle I drive
I take water with me everywhere
My sister in law no longer asks what happened to my toenails (wear flip flops a lot)
Feel free to add your own
3.5 miles is a "short" run
I keep a "first aid kit" in my truck with tape, skin prep, knee brace, compression sleeves, band aids, etc...
I keep a pair of clean running socks in my purse in a ziplock snack baggie
My running shoes are always in my truck
7am is "sleeping in"
At the beach I'll inform folks I'm going for a "quick" run in my bikini and bare feet - and be gone an hour
I have no problem showering with my running clothes on (lots of public showers at beaches in FL - then change in bathroom)
The type of running shoes I wear is more important than the type of vehicle I drive
I take water with me everywhere
My sister in law no longer asks what happened to my toenails (wear flip flops a lot)
Feel free to add your own
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that I'm running and no one is after me like zombies.0
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because nobody wants to hear me talk about running anymore0
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I have no issues shoving petroleum jelly all over my junk in front of hundred of other people at a health station in the middle of a race.0
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I have dedicated an entire portion of my closet to running/workout clothes.
I have half a shelf in my pantry for energy gels/bars/etc.
I get more excited about spending close to $100 on running shoes than high heels.
I know the exact distances to nearly all major intersections in my neighborhood.
I get up at the crack of dawn or go out in the heat of the late afternoon just to get a run in.
I plan weekend plans around my long run.
I started using racing bibs in my home décor.
And lastly, because I just get out there and run.0 -
I have no issues shoving petroleum jelly all over my junk in front of hundred of other people at a health station in the middle of a race.
Winner!!0 -
because nobody wants to hear me talk about running anymore
I know right! They act like I'm speaking a foreign language.0 -
Ugly feet are not only expected, but are almost encouraged.0
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I have no issues shoving petroleum jelly all over my junk in front of hundred of other people at a health station in the middle of a race.0
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Because I ran.0
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Ugly feet are not only expected, but are almost encouraged.
WHAT! You mean I'm gonna get ugly feet?!?0 -
I look forward to it.....
I have more running gear to wash in the laundry than actual clothing.....
I keep a pair of running shoes at work and take them with me when visiting friends and family so I can squeeze in a run:bigsmile:0 -
I have dedicated an entire portion of my closet to running/workout clothes.
I have half a shelf in my pantry for energy gels/bars/etc.
I get more excited about spending close to $100 on running shoes than high heels.
I know the exact distances to nearly all major intersections in my neighborhood.
I get up at the crack of dawn or go out in the heat of the late afternoon just to get a run in.
I plan weekend plans around my long run.
I started using racing bibs in my home décor.
And lastly, because I just get out there and run.
Also, I consitently have running shoes on my wishlist on Amazon;)0 -
Ugly feet are not only expected, but are almost encouraged.
WHAT! You mean I'm gonna get ugly feet?!?
Not necessarily. I don't have ugly feet but my toenails are bad. They turn wonky colors I keep them painted so people have stopped asking about purple, green, brown, yellow. They also split, tear, fall off, etc. I file the tops of them so they are very thin and that does seem to help. My pinky toes are somewhat deformed but no one ever seems to comment on that. Usually it's "Why are you missing a toenail?" or "Did you know your big toe is only painted half way?" and then after a second, "My God, 1/2 your toenail is missing". :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:0 -
I'm skinny fat and my butt sags.0
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I have no issues shoving petroleum jelly all over my junk in front of hundred of other people at a health station in the middle of a race.
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Because I have more running shoes than I have other shoes. I have my current training pair, my old pair that I walk around in and my three pairs shoved in the back of the closet for my next three mud runs.
Also, I am perpetually annoyed with the fact that I CAN'T run right now (doctor's orders) and am counting down the days (TWO left) until my next doctor's appt like I'm a kid waiting for Christmas. I NEED him to clear me because it's driving me frickin nuts to not run.0 -
I know I'm a fake runner bc I will try to follow you runners for miles and not show how bad it hurts until I'm by myself.0
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Ugly feet are not only expected, but are almost encouraged.
I stopped getting pedicures. Every time they'd buff the caluses away others appeared.
Also, I keep a case of water in my trunk to hydrate afterwards.0 -
I know I'm a fake runner bc I will try to follow you runners for miles and not show how bad it hurts until I'm by myself.
I'd rather run with the silent sufferer than an annoying whiner.0 -
Because I have more running shoes than I have other shoes. I have my current training pair, my old pair that I walk around in and my three pairs shoved in the back of the closet for my next three mud runs.
Also, I am perpetually annoyed with the fact that I CAN'T run right now (doctor's orders) and am counting down the days (TWO left) until my next doctor's appt like I'm a kid waiting for Christmas. I NEED him to clear me because it's driving me frickin nuts to not run.
Hope you get the all clear soon. I do understand. When I had bronchitis the doctor said only 2 miles at a time. I didn't realize how short that distance is.
About shoes, I get so excited when the store calls and says my shoes are in! I have to go get them, right then. I have five pairs. One JIC, one at work, one at home, one in truck, and one "retired" pair for pouring rain days.0 -
because I know that bananas taste the best after a race.
because I spend more on leggings for running than I do on work and going out clothes combined.
because my toenails are naturally purple and need no polish (well some of them)
because when someone tells me their feet hurt because of their shoes I tell them it is probably their socks.
because battery life on my phone is a serious concern on weekends.
because I run.0 -
Because I run.0
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3.5 miles is a "short" run
I keep a pair of clean running socks in my purse in a ziplock snack baggie
The type of running shoes I wear is more important than the type of vehicle I drive
I take water with me everywhereI know the exact distances to nearly all major intersections in my neighborhood.
I get up at the crack of dawn or go out in the heat of the late afternoon just to get a run in.
I plan weekend plans around my long run.
because battery life on my phone is a serious concern on weekends.
^^This^^ AND...
because my sister thinks I am crazy running to her house to do a workout and then running back home
Almost all my laundry consists of running clothes/workout clothes!
Mostly... because I run...
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I am tempted to pull over and put on my running shoes during a traffic jam.
I know every trail within a 20 min drive from my house.
I know how many police cars are driving the streets in the middle of the night.
My walk around shoes are old running shoes that look brand new but have too many miles underneath them.
I keep a case of water bottles in the trunk of my car.
I can chase down people on bikes.
Other runner complement my toe nails colors when I am flip-flopping.
They know me by first name when I go sign up for a race.0 -
Love all these post!!! Looking for running friends!0
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You see people running and start pouting, "But... but... I want to run too." :sad:
But you just finished a run a few hours ago. :blushing:0 -
You spent an hour making a playlist for a run that will take 30 min. :explode:0
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I'm willing to pay more hundreds of dollars for a race but I won't pay to park my car.
I look forward to Thursdays and Fridays so I can eat more carbs before a long run on Saturday mornings.
I get excited about Tuesdays because that means I'm going to go running with my friends from Team in Training.
I would prefer to be in my running shoes than a pair of heels any day.
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When I'm sitting in traffic, I think it would be faster if I just got out and ran.0 -
I don't listen to music, I wear cotton T shirts, I run without socks in running shoes, I don't bring water for runs under an hour, and I enjoy the trails and all the nature away from streets and noise.0
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Because most of my cardio is running
I look forward to buying new running shoes ... my fav thing to shop for
I have a playlist dedicated to my runs
I run places I use to walk to :-)0
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