You know you’re a serious runner when –

BenKnowsFitness
BenKnowsFitness Posts: 451 Member
edited November 2024 in Chit-Chat
You know you’re a serious runner when –

Your first mile is a warm up
It’s 22 degrees Fahrenheit and you are headed out to run
You’d feel very bad if you missed a run
You plan your runs
You have running gear
You are careful not to drip on stuff after your run
During the run you can part with flatulence and not break stride (at all)
When you hear a sound in the woods, you know what made it without looking
A one mile uphill is no big deal
You get a little PO’d if someone crosses into your lane
You’ve ever consider running instead of taking the car
You keep track of the miles on your shoes
You keep track of the miles on your treadmill
You know your pace without using a watch
You know your heart rate without using a monitor
You know how long it will take the car to reach you the instant you hear it
You have no issue with running immediately after a big meal
You debate whether you should land on the heal or the toe
Guess that’s enough, please post some more…
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  • BenKnowsFitness
    BenKnowsFitness Posts: 451 Member
    I thought this would be fun but there are no takers...

    Oh well... here are a few more

    You have a system to route the wire for your head phones.
    You know the instant the wire is out of position
  • PoeRaven
    PoeRaven Posts: 433 Member
    I guess you have no takers because you already posted everything! :bigsmile:

    One thing I will add:
    You know you're a serious runner when you are 52 years old and agree to participate in a "running project" for your college kid who is studying Athletic Training/Sports Medicine and you turn out to be in the top 10% for your age group. :heart:

    Keep on keepin' on my running friend.
    :flowerforyou:
  • runningdiva77
    runningdiva77 Posts: 67
    :) yes, you about covered everything... LOL!!!! describes me almost 100 percent. awesomeness
  • dsjohndrow
    dsjohndrow Posts: 1,820 Member
    You have indoor, outdoor, and race running shoes. :)
  • ALH1981
    ALH1981 Posts: 538 Member
    or when you get a running injury but cannot bear the thought of not running so you run on it anyway....
  • sc1572
    sc1572 Posts: 2,309 Member
    I have nothing else left to say! Haha, this is awesome! :laugh: Well, I have one...

    You sacrifice that extra hour of sleep to get in your run.
  • ALH1981
    ALH1981 Posts: 538 Member
    which only means you are off-unning for longer as you've injured yourself more :(
  • cruiseking
    cruiseking Posts: 338 Member
    When people who are not runners, (but want to be), ask "what's the hardest part of running?", and the only thing that I can think of is; the first mile.
  • Kickinkim418
    Kickinkim418 Posts: 257 Member
    bump to read later! :D
  • runningdiva77
    runningdiva77 Posts: 67
    do u have an injury alh? i had planter's facitus for a few months before i finially went to a podiatrist.... i was suffereing pretty bad i'm afraid. try ice, stretching..... :( i know the pain is awful from an injury
  • Anyaaaa11
    Anyaaaa11 Posts: 242 Member
    You know your a serious runner when....

    You wake up in the middle of the night and plan the exact time your going to run the next day.
    When you dream about running different routes
    You go out of your way to run just a little bit longer
    When your joints feel like they're going to give out but you push a little harder
    When you watch what you eat so you can perform better
    When you wake up and your running shoes are right next to the bed
    When you get home and just felt like you ran a marathon
    When you have a specific place for all your running gear and water bottles

    Yea that's all I can think of lol
  • Kath712
    Kath712 Posts: 1,263 Member
    These are all SO true!

    For me, when just a year ago, the thought of running 3.1 miles was overwhelming. Today, 3.1 is just the beginning...
  • Gordie580
    Gordie580 Posts: 154 Member
    Running when there is 50 inches of snow on the ground and it is all ice, but you put on your ice cleats and run.
    Running with -40 wind chill, and still wanting more.
  • ebaymommy
    ebaymommy Posts: 1,067 Member
    When you move out-of-state away from your best running buddies and the most fun thing you can think of to do when you come back to visit is schedule a 17 mile (for it us was 2.5 hours) run and consider it just enough time to catch up on the gossip since you've seen them 3 months ago.

    Well, that's what I did this weekend anyway. And actually 17 miles wasn't even enough chit-chat time, so we're running again on Tuesday before I leave, but probably 10 miles or less this time. :)
  • love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
    love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
    you pack running shoes whenever you travel ANYWHERE--overnight trip...still pack em. with the family from out of state. still pack em. interview...pack em.

    Running IS YOUR STRESS RELIEF (as opposed to a source of stress that should be cut out when life gets crazy)

    You'd be battier and more tired if you didn't run.
  • bigdawg62
    bigdawg62 Posts: 127 Member
    1. You run out of room in your dresser draw for all your shirts from the various races you have run.
    2. After several 1/2 marathons you decide to try a full marathon
    3. After multiple full marathons you get bored and just have to sign up for an Ultra Marathon!
  • hkulbacki
    hkulbacki Posts: 187 Member
    When someone asks you your weekend plans and you tell them your running (and cycling) schedule rather than the latest movie and dinner.
  • grizzlymaze
    grizzlymaze Posts: 185 Member
    You know you’re a serious runner when –

    Your first mile is a warm up
    It’s 22 degrees Fahrenheit and you are headed out to run
    You’d feel very bad if you missed a run
    You plan your runs
    You have running gear
    You are careful not to drip on stuff after your run
    During the run you can part with flatulence and not break stride (at all)
    When you hear a sound in the woods, you know what made it without looking
    A one mile uphill is no big deal
    You get a little PO’d if someone crosses into your lane
    You’ve ever consider running instead of taking the car
    You keep track of the miles on your shoes
    You keep track of the miles on your treadmill
    You know your pace without using a watch
    You know your heart rate without using a monitor
    You know how long it will take the car to reach you the instant you hear it
    You have no issue with running immediately after a big meal
    You debate whether you should land on the heal or the toe
    Guess that’s enough, please post some more…
    This is so me! You hit it right on the head.
  • Kickinkim418
    Kickinkim418 Posts: 257 Member
    You get cranky if you have gone 2 days without a run!
  • bcampbell54
    bcampbell54 Posts: 932 Member
    When "running down to the store to get some milk" means actually running down to the store, and getting some milk.
    Backpack optional.
  • bcampbell54
    bcampbell54 Posts: 932 Member
    You get cranky if you have gone 2 days without a run!

    This one for sure..
  • ALH1981
    ALH1981 Posts: 538 Member
    sometimes i wish there was a 'like' button!
  • lizard053
    lizard053 Posts: 2,344 Member
    This is an awesome thread! Good for motivation to start running too.

    When you dream of running for fun.
    When you can outrun your/your friend's kids.
    When you have more specialized gear for running than for anything else you do.
  • montana_girl
    montana_girl Posts: 1,403 Member
    for me... I knew I was a serious runner when I started referring to 3 to 6 miles as "short runs."

    And I have headed out 22 degree weather to run just so I wouldn't have to run on the treadmill!
  • bshedwick
    bshedwick Posts: 659 Member
    or when you get a running injury but cannot bear the thought of not running so you run on it anyway....

    Thats me:)
  • TylerJ76
    TylerJ76 Posts: 4,375 Member
    22 Degrees isn't cold...:tongue:
  • BenKnowsFitness
    BenKnowsFitness Posts: 451 Member
    That was fun...sorry I took most of the low hanging fruit. BTW 22F is cold to me.
    You know you’re a serious runner when –

    Your first mile is a warm up
    It’s 22 degrees Fahrenheit and you are headed out to run
    You’d feel very bad if you missed a run
    You plan your runs
    You have running gear
    You are careful not to drip on stuff after your run
    During the run you can part with flatulence and not break stride (at all)
    When you hear a sound in the woods, you know what made it without looking
    A one mile uphill is no big deal
    You get a little PO’d if someone crosses into your lane
    You’ve ever consider running instead of taking the car
    You keep track of the miles on your shoes
    You keep track of the miles on your treadmill
    You know your pace without using a watch
    You know your heart rate without using a monitor
    You know how long it will take the car to reach you the instant you hear it
    You have no issue with running immediately after a big meal
    You debate whether you should land on the heal or the toe
    Guess that’s enough, please post some more…
  • Dilfster
    Dilfster Posts: 416 Member
    you know you are a runner when you get a GPS watch or app and upload the maps of where you jogged to Facebook (even knowing most people don't give a crap.)

    you know you are a runner when you see a safety pin and the 1st thing you think of is how it would look pinning a number to your shirt.

    you know you are a runner when you wave to other runners during your jog.
  • Dilfster
    Dilfster Posts: 416 Member
    or when you get a running injury but cannot bear the thought of not running so you run on it anyway....

    Thats me:)

    yep- me too.
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    Aww I want to be a "serious" runner.
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