My training for the 2012 Boston Marathon began in December and I have already spent countless hours in the gym, pool and on the road. My workouts are fueled by my passion to keep working hard and to continue to get better, stronger and faster as well as support from countless runners and of course advice from my coach. In the midst of all this hard work and effort, I thought it was time to take a step back and remind myself of some of the light hearted reasons for running. When I first read this list, I was amazed by how many of these statements applied to me. Well, maybe not amazed, but they sure made me say, "yep, that's me".
You Know You Are A Runner When...
- You have more running clothes than regular clothes in your laundry pile.
- 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 no longer make fun of fanny packs because your running belt looks very similar (although cooler) to one.
- You get an invitation to a wedding and you automatically think about what race the date will conflict with.
- The salespeople at your local running shop know you by name.
- You know where your illiotibial band is located.
- 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.
- You know where exactly one mile from your front door is (in any direction).
- You know how to correctly spell and pronounce plantar fasciitis.
- You have more fun shopping for running clothes than you do non-running clothes.
- You pack more running clothes than bathing suits when going on a beach vacation.
- Your holiday wish list can be fulfilled at any running or sporting goods store.
- 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.
- You get jealous when you're driving in your car and pass runners.
- You spent more timing researching a running watch than you did your car.
- You're excited for your next birthday because it means you'll be in a new age group at road races.
- You know the location of every 7-11, public restroom, and water fountain in running distance from your home.
- You spend more money on running clothes than work or casual clothes.
- The only time major household projects get done is during tapering or race recovery.
- You frequently get asked, "When's your next race?"
- Your Facebook or Twitter updates frequently involve running.
Today's Workouts
Run Workout
Run Workout
Planned Distance - 7 Miles
Completed - 7 miles
Swim Workout
Planned Distance: 1600 yards
Completed - 1 mile swim
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