It’s time as soon as once more for one more episode of humorous runner moments. That is my ongoing reminder that what we’re doing simply isn’t that severe and taking a second to giggle at ourselves is usually one of the best ways to remain in love with our loopy sport.
Just a few of the previous reminders that we’re a bit of nutty:
25 Humorous Runner Quirks
Some of the peculiar issues about operating is that issues which initially appear unusual or odd grow to be very regular, in a short time.
Quickly we don’t even understand that the skin world is pondering we’re very odd birds. However that’s okay, we’re a bunch of wierd birds that flock collectively. Let me know what I’m lacking from this record.
1. Throw Away Garments
We’ll sacrifice costly sweaters we’ve worn just a few occasions to the beginning line “throw away pile”, however combat tooth and nail for the trainers which have lengthy since handed their prime. Hear these footwear know us. They perceive us. Possibly sometime we are going to certainly NEED them once more.
So simply in case we preserve them…and preserve them…and preserve them.
2.By no means Not Operating
We spiral and assume Dr Google is appropriate concerning the seriousness of an damage. But ignore all recommendation to not run. I see right here it says that I could be dying. In that case, I’d as properly run as a result of what’s the hurt.
Logical.
3. Socks
Getting actually excited about costly socks is a proper of passage. You go from being offended on the pack of cotton tube socks for Christmas to elated that you just now obtained ONE pair for 3x worth.
A single expertise with a blister and also you’ll by no means take a look at your socks the identical.
4. Put up Run Buzz
Diving proper in to issues like home tasks or answering emails whereas nonetheless sweaty publish run as a result of we’re feeling energized and able to go. I’ve by no means as soon as thought to myself I can’t wait to rise up and pull some weeds at the moment!!
However after a protracted weekend run, I’m not fairly able to name it a day. I’ll joyful spend extra time exterior bent over and getting an ache in my decrease again as a result of….endorphins.
5.Inside GPS
Studying to navigate new cities with out Google maps as a result of we’ve run round and located landmarks.
We preserve saying there may be not higher method to discover than on foot and right here is why! We’re by no means misplaced. We keep in mind passing that place earlier or needed to take inventory of our environment to ensure we made it again to the resort and increase we’re the defacto information for the group now.
6.Our Spandex Wardrobe
Having extra pairs of black leggings than pants for work is fairly commonplace. High quality possibly they aren’t a lot spandex anymore, however they’re stretchy and cozy and OMG why are you forcing me to placed on these stiff uncomfortable denims?!
7.Runcations Solely
Planning holidays round operating…usually operating a very lengthy distance, in order that we’ll want time to take a seat and get well. I swear it doesn’t begin out this fashion. However there’s a tipping level the place we begin to use operating as an excuse to take extra journeys.
Joke. We don’t really need an excuse!
8. Soreness Badge of Honor
Residing in a state of slight soreness for months on finish and NOT popping tablets to masks it.
We see your drained shoulder from shoveling and lift you 18 miles operating within the snow.
9.My Harm Beats Your Harm
Aggressive with different runners concerning the stage of our accidents. As a coach, I’m going to say it’s not our most flattering high quality. However did I let you know concerning the time that I wanted knee surgical procedure due to a trampoline park? Oh I did, in my guide? Effectively good.
10. Acknowledgements
Waving or nodding at individuals we move on the streets appears completely like a MUST to us. But, for years I’ve observed that walkers appear stunned at our consideration and cyclists can’t be bothered.
We’re transferring at simply the suitable tempo to say hello after which by no means see you once more.
11. Vogue Disasters
Carrying neon colours for a traditional mid-week exercise and feeling fairly stoked about it. Actually, we put on so many issues that may horrify those that really perceive style…and we like it.
And some extra to make you say…oh yup that’s me too.
12. We all know that placing band aids in your nipples is an indication of brilliance to keep away from runner’s nipple. And sure, we take part in a sport the place that too isn’t bizarre in any respect to us. Different sports activities additionally get bloody, simply often from contact with one other human and never a shirt.
13. We love to speak about our wholesome way of life and our equal love of cereal and pizza.
14. Runners use phrases like fartlek with a very straight face
15. Say issues like “I may have run right here quicker than this.” – additionally results in run commuting.
16. Talk about distances with issues like “simply” or “solely”
– It’s “solely” a 6 mile run
– It’s “solely” an hour run
– It’s “simply” a half marathon
17. Select to run not as soon as, however twice in a single day! Actually because whereas driving, we noticed somebody operating and felt jealous.
18. We speak about lubing ourselves up, loads. Like continually. We don’t even giggle when saying it or standing a bunch of individuals pulling up our shorts to rub on a bit of extra simply in case.
19. Discovering it completely regular to foam roll, use a tennis ball or different instrument whereas chatting or watching television.
20. Having and rotating a number of pairs of trainers…for what many assume is only one exercise. ONE exercise, my what a foolish concept.
21. All the time being conscious of the place restrooms and water fountains are.
22. Propping our telephones on bizarre issues like a trash can to get that excellent Instagram shot to make sure everybody is aware of that we ran at the moment.
23. We put screws in our footwear in order that we will preserve operating within the ice and snow.
24. Runners don’t acknowledge one another exterior of operating teams once they aren’t in ponytails and operating shorts.
25. Rooms strung up with wicking clothes to dry (though newer stuff can truly go within the dryer).
Any bizarre runner quirks that I fully missed this time?
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