I know I'm a runner because:

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  • bugaha1
    bugaha1 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? =)
  • Bry_Fitness70
    Bry_Fitness70 Posts: 2,480 Member
    This is a great thread! I need running friends, add me!
  • eaglefish
    eaglefish 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
  • emAZn
    emAZn Posts: 413 Member
    Because I alway go over on my data plan from listening to internet radio on my runs
  • dobfankris
    dobfankris 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
  • HornedFrogPride
    HornedFrogPride 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.
  • MireyGal76
    MireyGal76 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?
  • holliebevineau
    holliebevineau 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!!
  • JoelleAnn78
    JoelleAnn78 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!
  • ksmarathon2010
    ksmarathon2010 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?
  • mrslcoop
    mrslcoop Posts: 317 Member
    I have half a shelf in my pantry for energy gels/bars/etc.

    This. Haha Drives my hubby nuts.
  • tmcginley
    tmcginley 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 ;-)
  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    ...Because I constantly have skid marks in my Underoos.
  • running_free_1984
    running_free_1984 Posts: 115 Member
    Because i completely KOed my latest shoes in just over 3 months :/
  • bugaha1
    bugaha1 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? =)

    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
  • NYUbookworm
    NYUbookworm 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!!
  • tzig00
    tzig00 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
  • MelisRunning
    MelisRunning Posts: 819 Member
    I have a matching set of toenails. Five missing, five still there.
  • tzig00
    tzig00 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!
  • JingleMuffin
    JingleMuffin Posts: 543 Member
    im almost proud when my toenails fall off :)
  • PeteWhoLikesToRunAlot
    PeteWhoLikesToRunAlot 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
  • cwaters120
    cwaters120 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:
  • JingleMuffin
    JingleMuffin 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.
  • smarionette
    smarionette 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!)
  • happycauseIride
    happycauseIride Posts: 536 Member
    You spent an hour making a playlist for a run that will take 30 min. :explode:

    Guilty!!
  • KateRunsColorado
    KateRunsColorado 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!
  • BakerRunnerBadass
    BakerRunnerBadass 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 :)
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso 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:
  • johnlatv
    johnlatv Posts: 654 Member
    cause i am running a half mary on Sunday on a stress fracture... Runner or stupid? BOTH
  • TyFit08
    TyFit08 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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