It's been awhile since I've done one of these and I've compiled this list over the last month or so...
You know you're a runner when...
You know you're a runner when...
- You utilize the time spent getting your tires chaged at Walmart to get in a 3 miler.
- You're stuck in traffic and you consider bailing your car on the side of the road cuz you could run to your destination faster.
- You consider empty calories when having a drink and opt for vodka and water or diet and captain.
- You have to remind yourself that you're injured when you almost sign up for a race that you couldn't possibly run.
- You hadn't even moved yet but you were already plotting out potential running trails.
- While driving along in Kentucky, you marveled at what glorious hill training runner's must have there.
- You attend an injury clinic and tell the specialist that no matter what you need to start base training for Marathon #3 not even leaving being injured an option.
- While working a relay it's almost painful to you not to run.
- While running hills you realize what a masochist you are because it's a "good pain"
- When you see runners while out running errands you almost, almost want to applaud them as you pass them in your car... and/or just feel jealous you're not out there running too! Lucky bastards!
- YOUR TURN! Leave yours in the comments!
38 comments:
You know your a runner when some of your coworkers want to take you out for lunch on your birthday and you opt to run with other coworkers instead.
You know you're a runner when instead of loose change you wife finds finisher's medals in the washing machine...
you know you are a runner when your vacuum cleaner breaks, you have to spend $90 on a new one, and all you can think is "ugh that could have paid for a marathon entry fee!!"
You know you are a runner when:
You goto a party and after two beers, switch to drinking water out of the red solo cup because you have a race to run in the morning! And drinking out of the red solo cup like everyone else will spare you from getting made fun of for drinking water.
You skip the annual local summer blockparty/drunkfest because you have miles to run the next day.
You don't care how ridiculous you look while running with a large, ice filled bandana tied around your neck because DAMNIT ITS HOT!
You get weird looks from non-runners when you very excitedly tell them about a new PR.
You know you're a runner when you go shopping for clothes for work/going out/etc., but end up buying running shorts and tech tees.
YKYARW...the digital clock shows a specific time like 4:03 or 3:52 and all you see is your marathon time.
You SERIOUSLY consider running a 5K two days after a marathon, and only give it up because it's too far away.
You find safety pins everywhere (pockets, washing machine, etc.)
Great list, as always!
... when you're planning out your summer vacations and priority # 1 is WHEN/WHERE WILL I RUN!?
"You're stuck in traffic and you consider bailing your car on the side of the road cuz you could run to your destination faster."
I've SO done that... multiple times.
YKRARW - you have "running crap" as a line in your monthly budget :D
When your browsers Bookmarked 'Running' folder has the most links in it. That and the fact that you have a Running folder period......
Love this! I'm at a loss this morning...so I'll get back to you with mine.
YKYARW... you don't blink an eye at spending $100 on a pair of running shoes, but $7 seems like a lot to spend on a pair of flip-flops.
OMG! I have totally yelled out my car window at runners I'm passing and given them a whoo hoo! of encouragement! Tee hee...
YKYARW...everything you buy can be compared to the value of a race fee! I could have entered *blank* number of races for the price of those tires! Doh!
Enjoy your weekend with Spike!
Your eating dinner at a place that there is always a runner, running by and you can't help but wish you were out there, wonder what you would like running by, would you be fast?
I love these kind of lists...so funny.
You can't stop telling your family and friends as you are driving "I ran here today" I think they are so sick of hearing that.
You measure distance in how long it would take you to run there, forgetting that it would be most appropriate to drive!
You forfeit a mani/pedi so you can buy a new running gadget or pair of running shorts.
So many of those hit home. I am always jealous when I drive by someone running..... and always have a comment to make about them (and how great it is that they are out running... etc) to whoever is in the car with me.... even if the only person in the car is me :)
I especially get jealous when I am injured, just hadn't yet run that day, or if it is a rest day.
You know you are a runner when you have one pair of work/dress shoes, but 4 pair of active running shoes and countless retired ones that you use for A)every day wear B)walking C)yard work D)room decoration E)closet filler F)etc
and along the same line....
You know you are a runner when you have more shoes than your wife has :)
when you poop your pants on a run and think it's a badge of honor!
You leave a wedding rehersal dinner early so you can get up early for a 6 miles run the next morning.
You wait anxiously until the speedwork-puking starts. Warmup, over!!
You know you're a runner when you're dragging your 106 lbs. Husky along behind you, determined to do at least a half a mile because the Husky needs to lose weight, and as you go you shout out words of encouragement - to your dog!
(This is true. Honest to goodness!)
When you wear compression sleeves underneath your pants at work.
When you go to get a pedicure and the lady doing it asks if you're a runner because of how gross the ends of your toes are!
Happy Friday :)
You know you're a runner when . . .
you have to consider whether or not you're going to run in the morning before ordering a cocktail or beer.
you look at returning library books as another way to get in some miles for the day.
you are checking the color or your urine on a regular basis.
When you realize you have to return something at Target and put it off all week to run it Saturday morning
You know your a runner when you wake up super early on a Saturday in the middle of summer just to beat the heat for your run!! Ha ha ha
You Know You're a Runner (without a garmin) when you're constantly setting your car's trip meter to 0.0 to "clock" distances around town.
My gas mileage could be 8 mpg for all I know!
Kristin totally used mine. A week is tottaly enough recovery from a marathon for a 5k right?
This is just for guys... or for me...
You know you are a Runner when you walk around your house shirtless and nobody gives the tape on your nipples a second thought.
you go on vacation and pack your running shoes in your carry on just in case your checked luggage gets lost :o)
... you buy another dresser to hold all the race T-shirts you have.
luv this post! so fun! and I am so right there with tahoegirl... aint that the truth?!
...you run to redbox to return a movie and rent another
You know you're a runner when...
you wear flat boring shoes instead of fancy heels when you go out to preserve the feet for the next morning's run.
Great list!
you know you're a runner when U walk into a multihour facilitation meeting with gel packs and a fuel belt for hydration...lol
...when on a roadtrip you refer to the rest stops as aid stations without even thinking about it!
I totally do the mental cheerleading thing when I pass runners in my car!
Haha, I totally identify with plotting out running routes before I've even moved. The move is next week and I've caught myself imagining my new routes like 12 times.
Recently, I'm reminded that I'm a runner when I hoard the new, still-in-their-packaging hair bands for long runs and won't touch them otherwise!
You know you're a runner when you get upset when your Garmin software rounds down by 0.01 miles.
I can totally relate to these! we're a pretty interesting tribe, aren't we?
I knew I was a runner this week when we rented a UHAUL truck to move our stuff. The guy asked us for an estimate of how far we thought we'd drive the truck in the day, I did a little quick math and said, "with 2 trips, probably about 15 miles"
The fiance: "no, there's no way it'll be more than 4"
Me: "I say 15"
The guy checks the odometer later in the day.... 15 miles on the dot.
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