Runners-at what point....
TooLeftFeet
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I consider myself a fair weather runner. I'm up to 7 miles right now, and I'm at about 10.5 min/miles. My last half marathon was 2 years ago (one scheduled for Nov); my one and only full was 10 years ago. I run before work with a coworker who runs ultramarathons, in the rain, and in the cold. I won't run in the rain if it's less than 60, and I wont' run outside with her under 25. I consider her a true runner-it's a lifestyle and a hobby for her. She doesn't have kids, so she's able to go to bed by 7 or 8 each night. Whenever I'm asked at work if I run, I always caveat that I'm a fairweather runner (I'm usually with her when I'm asked)
So I'm curious, at what point do you consider yourself a "runner"?
So I'm curious, at what point do you consider yourself a "runner"?
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I run. I am a runner
No but, I started considering myself a runner when I finished 5K runner (like C25K) on the treadmill, bought 'real' shoes and started running outside. Looking at it through my old-self eyes, anybody who can run for a short while (more than a sprint) is a runner to me.0 -
That a curious one. I didn't consider myself a runner for years because I wasn't very fast, yet I'd happily say I was a snowboarder yet I wasn't that flash at that. It dawned on me one day that I board about ten days of the year but run somewhere around 150 days of the year. It's my main (ok, pretty much only) form of exercise so, yes, I'm a runner.0
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You are a runner when you get your butt out there and run! Clearly your ability to clear 7miles with a 10.5pace constitutes you being a runner.. Don't compare yourself to your friend. She's a runner too, just a different kind of runner.. you have runners that do 5ks only, 10k, halfs, full. etc.. I consider myself a runner and the longest race I've done is a quarter. So next time you are asked if you are a runner.. hold your head up proud and say Damn right I am!0
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Back in 2006, when I first put on the running shoes, went out, and did my first slow mile, I considered myself a runner. Slow, weak, but still a runner.
Since then I've done a couple of 50 milers, marathons and more 5k races than I can count (which I'm best suited for). Won one 3k outright, have many age group trophies and medals. When I look back on 2006 and when I first put on those shoes, I still would say I was a runner back then. It's not the distance, pace, or placement - it's a mindset.
IMHO, i'd say you're a runner. However, if you feel like a "fair weather" runner, then that's OK too and you should feel free to consider yourself that. But I see you as a "runner" none-the-less.0 -
"I AM A RUNNER, because I run. Not because I run fast. Not because I run far." My favorite quote.
If you run, you are a runner.
After running the Pittsburgh Half Marathon on Sunday, I am officially ... A RUNNER OF STEEL!0 -
"I AM A RUNNER, because I run. Not because I run fast. Not because I run far." My favorite quote.
If you run, you are a runner.
After running the Pittsburgh Half Marathon on Sunday, I am officially ... A RUNNER OF STEEL!
Big thumbs up! Congrats!0 -
Runners all do different things, like one of the previous posts. I do not run in the cold, cant will get sick or the rain. I also have kids can not run when I feel like it.
I ran 6 miles last summer. And I run when I can, I do love it though.
If you get out and do it. you are a runner.
Stop comparing yourself, I have a friend who broke school records and is just amazing, but I don't discredit what I do. She is just at a different level.0 -
Keeping this quote for motivation and to remind myself that I am a runner. Sometimes I don't feel "good enough" when I'm running, but I need to remember that by running, I'm a runner and that's enough. Thank you. :flowerforyou:"I AM A RUNNER, because I run. Not because I run fast. Not because I run far." My favorite quote.
If you run, you are a runner.
After running the Pittsburgh Half Marathon on Sunday, I am officially ... A RUNNER OF STEEL!0 -
Thank you all :happy:0
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I consider myself a fair weather runner. I'm up to 7 miles right now, and I'm at about 10.5 min/miles. My last half marathon was 2 years ago (one scheduled for Nov); my one and only full was 10 years ago. I run before work with a coworker who runs ultramarathons, in the rain, and in the cold. I won't run in the rain if it's less than 60, and I wont' run outside with her under 25. I consider her a true runner-it's a lifestyle and a hobby for her. She doesn't have kids, so she's able to go to bed by 7 or 8 each night. Whenever I'm asked at work if I run, I always caveat that I'm a fairweather runner (I'm usually with her when I'm asked)
So I'm curious, at what point do you consider yourself a "runner"?
You are so a runner. Don't sell yourself short.0 -
If you run, you are a runner. It doesn't matter how fast or how far. It doesn't matter if today is your first day or if you've been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run.
- John "The Penguin" Bingham
Love that man!0 -
I run. Therefore I am a runner.
I don't think we need a certain speed or number of miles in order to be considered a runner.0 -
I just ran my third half marathon on Sunday..I run in the rain, snow, heat (hate the heat!) and to be honest I just literally started calling myself a runner a month ago, when my avg pace went under 10 min miles...yet everyone would call me a runner, I just wouldn't call myself one. When people starting asking for my advice on running..I still didn't call myself a runner...
but I also NEVER ran until a 1.5 years ago, so it took me a long time to realize what I had become
That is just me.0 -
I considered myself a runner when I stopped thinking antagonistically about it. Instead of thinking how I wasn't fast enough, or couldn't run long enough, or how I only ran on treadmills, or whatever, I started looking forward to the experience itself of running. Speed & stamina came after my mental relationship with it relaxed.0
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This is funny... I haven't really considered myself a "runner" even though other people would. I just finished a half marathon on Sunday and run 4-5 days a week and still have a hard time calling myself a runner..0
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I consider myself a guy who runs, but not a runner. I do about 3-4 miles 3-4 times a week.
"Runner" brings up images of people who like it, take it seriously, care about what's on (or not on) their feet, know something (anything) about running ... perhaps have a running goal ...
Kind of the same way I feel like riding a bike a few miles around the neighborhood makes me a guy who rides a bike, and not a cyclist.0 -
In my opinion, anyone who runs consistently is a runner. If you have the determination and drive to push yourself forward and to get yourself out there...even if your fastest run is someone else's slowest jog...you're a runner.
It's about if you connect with how you feel when you're running. If it feels like more than "just another exercise"
I decided I was officially a runner when I had a bad day and said "eff it, going for a run"0 -
If you run, you are a runner. It doesn't matter how fast or how far. It doesn't matter if today is your first day or if you've been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run.
- John "The Penguin" Bingham
Love that man!
This is perfect!0 -
If you tell a non-runner you run 7 miles at a time, they'll consider you an ultra-runner! That's more than a 10k. The vast majority of the population thinks running 1 mile is far. Embrace your runner-ness. :bigsmile:0
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I am an unfair weather runner. I won't run when it is sunny and hits 75. Can't stand the heat. But have no problem running in the 30's.
Last September I couldn't walk three miles. I ran a 1/2 marathon Sunday with only walking a one block segment. And I had to get new running shoes because I wore out the first pair. But it took me several months to feel like I was a runner. I am slow but I keep going.
The fact that you get up and run when you could sit at home. The fact that you want to run. The fact that even when it is hard, it is fun. All of that makes you a runner.0 -
for me it was when i went to my first running shoe store (like that's all they sell-running stuff) to get fitted for the perfect pair of running shoes...
...when i really realized i could say to people i'm a runner without questiononing myself, was after i got injured and was sad i had to take some time off.0 -
I started thinking of myself as a runner when I realized I could run a mile and not feel like I was dying when I got done. I'm still a newbie to running (only a couple months at it), but I most definitely am a runner. I've even got half marathon training laid out to start in November. I've got my first charity 5K in a week and a half from now. And I am one who will run in any weather. Outside, in my silly looking gortex hat and poncho. Yeah, they probably slow me down, but being somewhat dry after a run in the rain is preferable.0
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The fact that you get up and run when you could sit at home. The fact that you want to run. The fact that even when it is hard, it is fun. All of that makes you a runner.
#2 and 3 are why I dont consider myself a runner.
I dont want to run.
It's NEVER fun.0 -
I run between 6-15 miles per week, you are darn right I am a runner. I own every single mile, slow or fast, it's MINE!0
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I felt the same way you did. I run between 25 and 30 miles a week but I still felt I had no business calling myself a "runner." I finished my first half marathon a few weeks ago, I now FINALLY feel like a runner.
Funny, Runner's World had a post on facebook today that said, "You know you're a runner when ______________." And all these people were commenting and I could related to SO many of their comments! That really made me feel like a runner. If you're on facebook, check out the post.
Some of my favs were, "when you're driving in your car and you see someone running and you get jealous." "When you own more running clothes than regular clothes." "When you can't go out on Friday night because you have to do your long run Saturday morning." "When half or more of your laundry load is running gear." 0 -
[/quote]If you run, you are a runner. It doesn't matter how fast or how far. It doesn't matter if today is your first day or if you've been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run.
- John "The Penguin" Bingham
This one. Though I do get intimidated by runners who are faster/have more experience.0 -
The fact that you get up and run when you could sit at home. The fact that you want to run. The fact that even when it is hard, it is fun. All of that makes you a runner.
^^^This. Totally.0 -
I felt the same way you did. I run between 25 and 30 miles a week but I still felt I had no business calling myself a "runner." I finished my first half marathon a few weeks ago, I now FINALLY feel like a runner.
Funny, Runner's World had a post on facebook today that said, "You know you're a runner when ______________." And all these people were commenting and I could related to SO many of their comments! That really made me feel like a runner. If you're on facebook, check out the post.
Some of my favs were, "when you're driving in your car and you see someone running and you get jealous." "When you own more running clothes than regular clothes." "When you can't go out on Friday night because you have to do your long run Saturday morning." "When half or more of your laundry load is running gear."
Love these, I can say all of the above are so true for me! I guess I can call myself a runner How about "you know you're a runner when you refer to everything as pace not speed" "I slowed my pace to let a car in" 0 -
this made me smile 0
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I just ran my third half marathon on Sunday..I run in the rain, snow, heat (hate the heat!) and to be honest I just literally started calling myself a runner a month ago, when my avg pace went under 10 min miles...yet everyone would call me a runner, I just wouldn't call myself one. When people starting asking for my advice on running..I still didn't call myself a runner...
but I also NEVER ran until a 1.5 years ago, so it took me a long time to realize what I had become
That is just me.
So I have to admit-today, I so did! We ran with someone new today, and he kicked it up a notch. We were being polite but it was faster. On Wed, I logged 5.7 in60 minutes (absolutely had to leave and couldn't do the last .3 grrrr). Anyway, today was 6.0 withhold in 57 minutes. I broke 10! So yeah, today, I am thrilled.0
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