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    I know I'm a runner because:

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    • Posts: 602 Member
      I live in a hilly area and I can’t run a full 3 miles without walking.

      1st mile pace is 10:30
      2nd is 11:30
      3rd is 11:45

      and then I walk more on my 4th mile to end around 4.5 miles. How long does it take to turn a non-runner into a nonstop 5 mile runner?

      I do like when a nurse listens to my heaart they ask are you a runner or an athlete? =)
    • Posts: 2,480 Member
      This is a great thread! I need running friends, add me!
    • Posts: 130 Member
      Because I know from experience that A+D first ointment is the best thing to keep my nipples from chafing raw when I run longish distances..
      I always have a gym bag w/me that's got shoes sox shorts shirt headband n first aid stuff in it.. even on vacations
      my GPS watch is the best birthday present I ever received
      the iPod shuffle is great for running - super simple to use
      bondi-bands are the greatest headbands ever for getting sweat off my forehead
      I look forward to running in the rain because it's cooler
      when I go on vacation or travel I look for races that I can squeeze in while I'm there
      Bananas.. lots n lots of bananas.. I'm turning into a monkey eating the things
    • Posts: 413 Member
      Because I alway go over on my data plan from listening to internet radio on my runs
    • Posts: 18
      I live in a hilly area and I can’t run a full 3 miles without walking.

      1st mile pace is 10:30
      2nd is 11:30
      3rd is 11:45

      and then I walk more on my 4th mile to end around 4.5 miles. How long does it take to turn a non-runner into a nonstop 5 mile runner?

      I started running 3x a week in late July of this year, also in a hilly area and your times look like mine. I was only able to make 4 miles without interval walks just this last week and it was a peak effort - still at those same mile pacing.

      Keep it up!

      This is an awesome thread, so much encouragement and many folks with a great sense of humor. I love this forum!

      Kris
    • Posts: 283 Member
      *I have a headlamp and I'm not afraid to use it at 4:30 am!

      *My muscles on top of leg muscles hurt the most when I least expect it.
    • Posts: 7,334 Member
      I live in a hilly area and I can’t run a full 3 miles without walking.

      1st mile pace is 10:30
      2nd is 11:30
      3rd is 11:45

      and then I walk more on my 4th mile to end around 4.5 miles. How long does it take to turn a non-runner into a nonstop 5 mile runner?

      I do like when a nurse listens to my heaart they ask are you a runner or an athlete? =)

      What is it that is causing you to stop? Fatigue? Breathlessness? Cramps?
    • Posts: 441 Member
      I created a playlist for my two year old to keep her occupied while in the jogging stroller. No more stopping every 10 min!!
    • Posts: 1,492 Member
      ..... I feel sad when I cannot get in a run.
      ..... I wear what I am comfortable in when I am running and don't give a rip how it looks.
      ..... I got running clothes and a FitBit for Mother's Day and I was THRILLED
      ..... I carry my running bag in and out of work everyday on the off chance that my 30 minute lunch might get extended and allow me time to really get in a run --- you know, power outage, fire in the building, some other disaster that would allow for longer than 30 minutes....
      ..... I feel good when I am running and better when I am finished!
    • Posts: 70
      I got up at 2:00 am to do a long run so I could leave for vacation by 8.
      I'm training a group of kids to run...whoda thunk it?
    • Posts: 317 Member
      I have half a shelf in my pantry for energy gels/bars/etc.

      This. Haha Drives my hubby nuts.
    • Posts: 28
      I know where every public toilet is within 10 miles of my house
      I havent had a party on a Saturday night due to my long sunday run in 3 years
      Fanny packs aren't just for octogenarians in vegas
      I OBSESS about the timing of breakfast
      I HATE PEDESTRIANS who walk/stand dead still and text or stare at their mobiles
      I'm often late cos I ran somewhere so thought it was much closer than it actually is
      Because of running I feel superior to most people on the planet ;-)
    • Posts: 7,739 Member
      ...Because I constantly have skid marks in my Underoos.
    • Posts: 115 Member
      Because i completely KOed my latest shoes in just over 3 months :/
    • Posts: 602 Member
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      What is it that is causing you to stop? Fatigue? Breathlessness? Cramps?

      Usually fatigure and hills, my breathing does get harder when I run some of the hills. I usually can run farther uphill when another runner is coming towards me. lol
    • Posts: 42
      You spent an hour making a playlist for a run that will take 30 min. :explode:

      Been there, done that! I have also dealt with the ugly toenail thing on my big toes. They grew out, but future ones are inevitable AND like many others who have posted, I would rather shop for athletic/running apparel and shoes than regular clothes. The best years of my life have been the ones when I have been running regularly. I got away from it, but I getting back into it. Oh, and I'm making a quilt out of the fronts of the various T-shirts I've gotten at races (I can only wear so many)!

      I must say this is one of the BEST forums I have ever seen here on MFP. So much fun and comraderie!! Rock on (Run On), everybody!!
    • Posts: 875 Member
      My Shoes are constantly in my car
      I have a sports bra/tank top tan line
      I get bummed to go on vacation because there's no one to watch the kids while I run
      I ask my mom to come watch my kid during a nap while I run
      I run a 5k before a wedding because it's the only time I can fit it in
      I see the temps fall to 72 degrees and think that's a perfect day to go running
      I show up at my bf's work early for an open house and take of on a quick run because I have some extra time
      I look at the stupid oval stickers on the back of a car and think one of those will be mine
      I walk to my trunk and my youngest automatically assumes we're getting the stroller out for a jog
      People at work tell me they have never seen someone so dedicated and I'm an inspiration
      When I don't run on lunch people ask me what's wrong
    • Posts: 819 Member
      I have a matching set of toenails. Five missing, five still there.
    • Posts: 875 Member
      Oh, and I'm making a quilt out of the fronts of the various T-shirts I've gotten at races (I can only wear so many)!

      I love this idea!
    • Posts: 543 Member
      im almost proud when my toenails fall off :)
    • Posts: 596 Member
      When you tell your spouse that you have to work early or late, when you're actually getting in a run to stay on track with your training schedule
    • Posts: 354 Member
      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.
      DITTO!! LOL and I'm ready for a new pair of running shoes! :drinker:
    • Posts: 543 Member
      " How long does it take to turn a non-runner into a nonstop 5 mile runner? "

      i run pretty slow. takes me about an hour.
      i run about 5mi/ hour on average.
    • Posts: 260 Member
      " How long does it take to turn a non-runner into a nonstop 5 mile runner? "

      i run pretty slow. takes me about an hour.
      i run about 5mi/ hour on average.

      I'm in the same boat. I'm slow, but I log those miles and I'm certainly not walking them. Also, I'm short, running fast is a bit harder when you have to put in that many more strides per minute to reach the same pace of a normal or tall person. (My 6' tall husband and I (5'1) don't run together for just that reason!)
    • Posts: 536 Member
      You spent an hour making a playlist for a run that will take 30 min. :explode:

      Guilty!!
    • Posts: 407 Member
      because nobody wants to hear me talk about running anymore :(

      Pretty much this...I have no close friends who like to run...it's so sad! And I feel like everyone gets annoyed when I talk about running.

      A lot of the other ones too -
      I have an extra set of running clothes in my car at all times
      Plan my weekends around my long runs
      I get up earlier on the weekends than I do during the week to run before it gets hot out
      I know how many miles everywhere in my town is from my house
      The most expensive shoes I own are running shoes
      A run can completely change my attitude/mood from terrible to great

      And most importantly because I still get out there, almost every day, and just do it!
    • Posts: 1,359 Member
      I only recently felt like a runner when various neighbours say me walking the dogs on my rest days and asked why I was not running.
      When I get stiff from sitting at my desk and while walking by coworkers they comment that I must have done one of my good runs before work because of how I am walking.
      Look at new workout gear before I even consider new work clothes and get excited about sales at SportCheck.
      I no longer get in trouble for wasting money on new runners from my hubby since I have proven that I have been sticking to this whole running thing.

      So many more that people have listed here already :)
    • Posts: 3,218 Member
      You take a day off work to do an 8 mile training run in order to make it to opening night of the NHL season. :laugh:
    • Posts: 654 Member
      cause i am running a half mary on Sunday on a stress fracture... Runner or stupid? BOTH
    • Posts: 799 Member
      When I lost my big toe, I felt like a runner. I have bigger shoes now so hopefully I can avoid that problem.

      Also, today I am praying for rain to break this heat wave so I can get a solid 5 miles in. Yesterday I didn't check the weather and felt like a failure because I struggled in 90% humidity and near triple digit temps.

      When I'm driving and make a mental note of parks or trails for future runs
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