Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Happy National Running Day :)


So.... It's National Running Day and I as well as many many many other runners wanted to blog about it ... I googled "You know you're a runner when..." and this is what came up.


YOU KNOW YOU'RE A RUNNER WHEN......

*your first thought when you look at the weekly weather forecast is, "When can I fit in my runs?"

  • you have more running clothes than regular clothes in your laundry pile.
  • you've lost a toenail. And you tell people, "It's not that bad."
  • you smirk when non-runners ask you, "So how long is this marathon?"
  • you have a drawer full of medals and other race souvenirs that you're not sure what to do with.
  • you go into Starbucks more often to use the bathroom than to actually buy coffee.
  • you no longer make fun of fanny packs because your running belt looks very similar (although cooler) to one.
  • you've used an old race T-shirt to wash your car, dust furniture, or clean something else.
  • your treadmill has more miles on it than your car.
  • you get an invitation to a wedding and you automatically think about what race the date will conflict with.
  • you have dreams about showing up to a race late or not wearing any clothes.
  • you're not embarrassed to wear spandex.
  • the salespeople at your local running shop know you by name.
  • you're ALWAYS hungry--(my favorite..lol)
  • you know how to take a cup of water from a water spot without choking on it or spilling it all over yourself.
  • at least one of your web site usernames or email addresses has the word "run" or "runner" in it.
  • you no longer hate port-a-johns. In fact, there have been times when you've been very happy to see one.
  • you wear your running watch even when you're not running. ("It matches, right?")
  • you've had your running shoes for three months and you know it's already time to replace them.
  • you spend more time researching running routes than local restaurants when traveling to a new city.
  • your physical therapist's receptionist knows you by the sound of your voice on the phone.
  • you know where exactly one mile from your front door is (in any direction).
  • you own more pairs of running socks than dress socks.
  • when you hear PR, you automatically think "personal record", not "public relations".
  • you pack more running clothes than bathing suits when going on a beach vacation.
  • you have running clothes and an extra pair of running shoes in your car, "just in case."
  • your holiday wish list can be fulfilled at any running or sporting goods store.
  • one of the first things people ask you when they haven't seen you in a while is, "What race are you training for now?"
  • you have several drawers dedicated to running shirts.
  • you get excited when the new Runner's World comes in the mail.
  • your Facebook or Twitter updates frequently involve running.
  • your only recent photos of you alone are race photos.
  • you always have your next race on the calendar.
  • your runs are sometimes longer than your commute to work or school.
  • your running partners know more about your bodily functions than your significant other.


  • Getting ready to start marathon training next week ,and I'm excited and nervous ALL over again ! I'm going to a National Running Day event tonight in Belmont Shore and I'm way excited
    ... http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=114190951957985&ref=mf Come check it out !!

    A shout out to my CSS peeps ... we have to go running together again soon :) I miss you all !!

    HAPPY NATIONAL RUNNING DAY MY PEEPS :)