When do you call yourself a runner?
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I would say you call yourself a true runner if you LOVE to run...it is your favorite cardio exercise, and if on a beautiful day, all you can think of is "what a great day for a run", then you are a true runner. You don't have to run a certain amount each week, run a marathon, or even completed a 5k; although, if you are a true runner, you will most likely have accomplished some of these thing because...well...you love you run
If you couldn't tell already, I consider myself a runner because I get excited even talking about running. I just took a Zumba class tonight, and all through the class, all I could think of was "I should have just gone for a run".
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Funny you would ask this question because I was wondering the same thing. I've only been trying my hand "running" for two weeks. I started jogging 50 steps the first day. Then walk. Then jog another 50. The next day I thought I bet I could go 100 steps...and I could. Then walk a bit and do another 100. The third day I tried 200 and did ok. I do better at doing 100 then walk a bit then another 100. I'm finding that even in the short amount of time I've been able to do more sets of 100 each day than I did the day before. Maybe eventually I'll be able to run without walking in between. Even if that doesn't happen for a while I'm at least out there trying. I think when I've lost more weight it will get a bit easier. I'm hefting quite a bit of baggage while I'm out there....0
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Do you run with out being chased by grizzly bears, zombies, cops or rabid dogs?
If you run for the sake of enjoyment or fitness, you are a runner.
Welcome to the club!
For fitness, yes. I cannot say I am exactly enjoying it yet! Every time I am out there, mentally I am cursing myself out for deciding to take up running. Lol.... Then I hear the endomondo lady tell me my pace at my first mile, and it brings me joy that I am beating my last time. Then I get home and definitely experience that runner's high. Its the same with golf for me.
So at what point do you start completely enjoying it?
That depends upon you. I found I loved it more when I found people to run with. The social aspect is wonderful.0 -
I'm not a runner and I doubt I ever will be.
I run for a mile, walk a bit, and run for another mile, and walk a bit.. And I'll do that for an entire half-marathon or the running portion of an Olympic-distance triathlon.
But I'm not a runner. Even if I go out and use my legs to cover a ten mile or fifteen mile distance. Even if I run or jog a part of that. I'm not a runner.
I'm a ... well. I don't know. I'm not really an athlete, I'm not really a triathlete. I'm just someone who refuses to give up when I cross that start line.
I'm stubborn - that's what I am.
This is how I feel too! Definitely stubborn here. Born with a heart problem. Grew up being told all the things I shouldn't do. Now I have come to the conclusion that I need to decide what is right for me. I am running slowly. But building up good cardiovascular health while doing so. Stubborn I am.0 -
Thank you everyone for all your stories and words of encouragement.0
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Do you run with out being chased by grizzly bears, zombies, cops or rabid dogs?
If you run for the sake of enjoyment or fitness, you are a runner.
Welcome to the club!
^ and this >oh another trigger was when I realized that I was getting cranky and irritable because I HADN'T gone running... when it seemed to become a NEED rather than an I have to...0 -
oh another trigger was when I realized that I was getting cranky and irritable because I HADN'T gone running... when it seemed to become a NEED rather than an I have to...
That's it right there for me. When I started feeling like I need it is when I started calling myself a runner. Before that, I said I was a jogger.0 -
I would say you call yourself a true runner if you LOVE to run...it is your favorite cardio exercise, and if on a beautiful day, all you can think of is "what a great day for a run", then you are a true runner. You don't have to run a certain amount each week, run a marathon, or even completed a 5k; although, if you are a true runner, you will most likely have accomplished some of these thing because...well...you love you run If you couldn't tell already, I consider myself a runner because I get excited even talking about running. I just took a Zumba class tonight, and all through the class, all I could think of was "I should have just gone for a run".
This is how I feel too! Running is where my heart is but I believe that anyone can be a runner. I just happen to be one of those that LOVES to run and I feel awful when I haven't been running.0 -
When you run! 0
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For me ... when it was zero degrees outside (Fahrenheit) and I was lacing up ... I knew
BUT ... I was before that ... and so are you 0 -
you are most definitely now a fcckin runner!! hell ya, congrats! keep it up, train hard, push yourself the extra half mile each time or beat your previous time by some seconds each time.. dig deep! you've chosen to put your feet down on that track on that pavement and kill your fcckn legs! you've already ran farther than the bccth *kitten* on the couch! be proud and fcck **** up.. Hollerrrrr!!0
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If you can only run for 30 seconds before wanting to kill yourself, you're probably a really bad runner, but still a runner.
So basically, if you run, you're a runner. :-p0 -
I think the turning point is the personal passion. I'll log about 6.25 miles 3 or 4 times per week but I only do it in intervals. I'll walk half a mile, then run a mile or two, walk some run some until I'm done. I still call myself a runner because I have a passion to run farther and faster.0
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If you can only run for 30 seconds before wanting to kill yourself, you're probably a really bad runner, but still a runner.
When did you see me run???0 -
I think if you enjoy it and plan to keep doing it, no matter how slow and short a distance you go, you can call yourself a runner. I love to see others out running, no matter their size or speed, in fact especially when they are not super slim.
I realized I am a runner recently, even though I am slow, when:
-my husband and I didn't go to a party on a sunday, because that is the day we take turns doing our long runs and we didn't want to miss out out running
- we booked our holiday on the basis that we knew there was a nice national park to run in
- I have no career plan, but I do have a 3 year running plan0 -
As long as you have 2 feet..you are a runner0
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I think if you enjoy it and plan to keep doing it, no matter how slow and short a distance you go, you can call yourself a runner. I love to see others out running, no matter their size or speed, in fact especially when they are not super slim.
I realized I am a runner recently, even though I am slow, when:
-my husband and I didn't go to a party on a sunday, because that is the day we take turns doing our long runs and we didn't want to miss out out running
- we booked our holiday on the basis that we knew there was a nice national park to run in
- I have no career plan, but I do have a 3 year running plan
Haha I love this. No career plan, but have a 3 year running plan. That is true dedication!0 -
Do you run with out being chased by grizzly bears, zombies, cops or rabid dogs?
If you run for the sake of enjoyment or fitness, you are a runner.
Welcome to the club!
Probably this...
If you want me to run with you.. give a clown a knife and tell him to chase us! I hate running! LOL
LMFAO! A little Circus Phobic?0 -
For me ... when it was zero degrees outside (Fahrenheit) and I was lacing up ... I knew
BUT ... I was before that ... and so are you
Ran a race on New Years... -40 degrees with a strong windchill. Thank god it was only a 5K and they had Starbucks and Cinnebonne at the end.0 -
I think you're a runner now!0
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It's funny you ask that because I've been running for about a year and when I started I could barely run for a slow 10 minutes. Today I am training for a marathon and I just ran a personal far of 14 miles this morning, but sometimes I still don't feel like I'm a runner...go figure...0
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For me ... when it was zero degrees outside (Fahrenheit) and I was lacing up ... I knew
BUT ... I was before that ... and so are you
Ran a race on New Years... -40 degrees with a strong windchill. Thank god it was only a 5K and they had Starbucks and Cinnebonne at the end.
It was about 10 degrees Fahrenheit when I did the Yulefest 5k here in Boston. Then he had beer at the end. It was good beer, but I think that was the only time I have ever though "Coffee would have been so much better than beer." The race coordinator is promising a tent and hot beverages this year... And beer.0 -
Read my ticker....
But I think when I got to the point in C25K when I was running straight without walking, I considered myself a runner.
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I would say you are a runner when you are willing / wanting to run even when it is cold and wet.0
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The second you lace up your running shoes and hit the road!0
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YOU ARE A RUNNER ONCE YOU RUN. EVEN IF ITS FOR 30 SECONDS OR FOR 3 HOURS. YOU CANT FAKE RUNNING.
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I have just gotten into running within the past few months. I ran my first mile ever in April before doing a dirty girl mud run. Then I stopped running. Now I am up to running 2.5 miles nonstop on my treadmill, mix in a bit if walking when on the road. Anyways, I still consider myself someone that is learning to run. At what point did you consider yourself a runner? What was the turning point for you?
I called myself a runner from the start...when I started successfully. I think my mentality of "I should learn to run" left room for failure. "I am a runner" makes it a part of my identity. It's no longer something I aspire to do, and may do one day, it IS something I do. I may not run well, but I'm still a runner.
Some people may be more strict on what should be defined, but this theory worked for me 0 -
... When I lace up my shoes and head out! I am a runner (some days easier and faster than others, but a runner none the less!)0
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For me, I felt like a runner the first time (while completing C25K) I ran further than I was supposed to just because I wanted to.
As far as when you start enjoying it, I still hate the first .5-.75 miles, but after that I love it!0 -
The day you put on your shoes and starting running more than one step.0
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