You might be a runner if....
1 | ... you find greater joy in spending your money on running apparel, shoes & gear than on a pair of designer jeans or monogrammed purses. |
2 | your day isn't complete until you've put your run in. |
3 | you're furious that you didn't log any miles in a week because you had the flu. |
4 | your daily run is like therapy, or an anti-depressant. |
5 | You think $20 for a banana and some Powerade is a good deal |
6 | You know that a course was accurately measured just by looking at your race finishing time |
7 |
Your 'To Do' list reads: 1) Go Run 2) Everything Else |
8 | you get upset about injuries because they keep you from running, not because you have actually damaged your body. |
9 | you are impressed and also happy when a female wins the overall race |
10 | while driving places, you're constantly evaluating the road for it's "running route potential". |
11 | you run.....for fun |
12 | you don't like having to take a "rest day" |
13 | you are on this website |
14 | you have a list of all the races you plan to run for the next 12 months. |
15 | you are proud of and respect all runners of all abilities. |
16 | you feel an instant kinship to any other runner you pass by on the street. |
17 | you consider getting a PR almost as great as winning the race. |
18 | You get more excited about finding a good new running route than finding a good sale at the mall. |
19 | Whether a 5K runner or a marathon runner, you understand "the runner's high". |
20 | The high you feel after a race outweighs the anxiety you feel before it. |
21 | a nice walk doesn't really feel much like excercise. |
22 | your non-running friends consider every race you run a "marathon". |
23 | Your ipod has a "running" playlist |
24 | a good day is when you put more miles on your running shoes than your car tires. |
25 | The drawer you keep the race day T-shirts in has run out of room. |
If anyone could appreciate this list I figured it would be you guys...lol I copied this from running in the usa web-site... Have great weekend!
Love this and living 3,8 and 21 this week!
I've never won a race probably never will so I will take a PR any time.
I've never won a race probably never will so I will take a PR any time.
Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
#23 makes me laugh... I have an MP3 player that is exclusively for running.
and #4... no joke, if I take more than a couple of weeks off, I have to up my anti-depressants.
and #4... no joke, if I take more than a couple of weeks off, I have to up my anti-depressants.
Read my blog, BARIATHLETE I run because I can.
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
If your "new" 4 month old running shoes are now your dirty green lawn mowing shoes.
Scott
Link to my running journal
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1303681
4 full's - 14 halves - 2 goofy's and one Mt. Washington!
Link to my running journal
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1303681
4 full's - 14 halves - 2 goofy's and one Mt. Washington!