I know I'm a runner because:

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  • smarionette
    smarionette Posts: 260 Member
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    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.
  • VeganLexi
    VeganLexi Posts: 960 Member
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    Because I run.
  • degan2011
    degan2011 Posts: 316 Member
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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 everywhere
    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.
    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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  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
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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.
  • allday2
    allday2 Posts: 413 Member
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    Love all these post!!! Looking for running friends!
  • suv_hater
    suv_hater Posts: 374 Member
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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:
  • suv_hater
    suv_hater Posts: 374 Member
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    You spent an hour making a playlist for a run that will take 30 min. :explode:
  • srcardinal10
    srcardinal10 Posts: 387 Member
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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.

    Edit:
    When I'm sitting in traffic, I think it would be faster if I just got out and ran.
  • funpilot56
    funpilot56 Posts: 100
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    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.
  • BranMuffin86
    BranMuffin86 Posts: 314 Member
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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 :-)
  • srcardinal10
    srcardinal10 Posts: 387 Member
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    I'm skinny fat and my butt sags.

    Strength train girl!
  • jenn26point2
    jenn26point2 Posts: 429 Member
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    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:

    Properly sized footwear prevents this.
  • sevsmom
    sevsmom Posts: 1,172 Member
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    I've got a stinky pile of running clothes to be washed by week's end.

    The only shoes I've ever spent more than $50 are my running shoes.

    I would NEVER spend $60+ on a pair of jeans or slacks, but I'm tempted to buy some running tights at that price point.

    Because, in 2 short years of running, I've become the office "running/exercise/nutrition guru!! (which is hilarious!!)
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
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    I'm skinny fat and my butt sags.

    Wow.
  • Ke22yB
    Ke22yB Posts: 969 Member
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    I was crazy excited the other day the town repaved most of the streets I run on and they are now nice and smooth and all the potholes are gone.
    I am 65 and I can say I am only going out for a fast 5K. After our running club finished 5K the other day I did another 2 miles for my Saturday 5 miler
    Because slow or fast I run. When every one asks if I play golf I say no but I run the golf courses early in the morning when I am on vacation
  • srevels85
    srevels85 Posts: 49 Member
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    Oh man, I could go on and on.........

    •Almost every tim have dreams about showing up to a race late or forgetting something very important like shoes!
    •go into Starbucks more often to use the bathroom than to actually buy coffee.
    •have a drawer full of medals and other race souvenirs that I'm not sure what to do with.
    •lost a toenail. And you tell people, "It's not that bad
    •have more running clothes than regular clothes in the laundry pile.
    •no longer hate port-a-potties. In fact, I'm very very happy to see one.
    *anything over 8min pace is a recovery, warmup, or cool down run
  • DymonNdaRgh40
    DymonNdaRgh40 Posts: 661 Member
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    You spent an hour making a playlist for a run that will take 30 min. :explode:

    High five*

    A new playlist always makes a run more enjoyable for me!
  • suv_hater
    suv_hater Posts: 374 Member
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    You wear hideous sunglasses

    You drive to far away places just to run there. When people ask you where you went and why, you feel embarassed and make up a lie.

    You've ordered something from roadrunnersports

    You've experienced heat stroke unfortunately

    You put your head down when you cross paths with other runners

    You run on Thanksgiving, Christmas, Christmas Eve, New Year's Day

    It's raining outside and the perfect idea to you is to go for a run!
  • srevels85
    srevels85 Posts: 49 Member
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    Oh man, I could go on and on.........

    •Almost every tim have dreams about showing up to a race late or forgetting something very important like shoes!
    •go into Starbucks more often to use the bathroom than to actually buy coffee.
    •have a drawer full of medals and other race souvenirs that I'm not sure what to do with.
    •lost a toenail. And you tell people, "It's not that bad
    •have more running clothes than regular clothes in the laundry pile.
    •no longer hate port-a-potties. In fact, I'm very very happy to see one.
    *anything over 8min pace is a recovery, warmup, or cool down run
  • naturallyme36
    naturallyme36 Posts: 155 Member
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    1. When my family and friends ask me for info on my running shoes
    2. When everyone in my circle knows what time NOT to call or text me
    3. When I stopped using my car to go to the CVS to pick up Aleve
    4. I have a tube of Biofreeze in my purse, back pack, bathroom, bedroom and at mama's house
    5. My dog is tired of running before I am
    6. Husband now buys me compression socks, instead of flowers
    7. When MY KIDS CAN NO LONGER KEEP UP WITH ME!!!

    :drinker: :flowerforyou:

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