How much running experience do you need to be called a runner? I started this blog to track my running and training efforts as I stared my attempt to become a runner almost two years ago. A dedicated reader suggested to me that I need to update the summary of my blog, since I am no longer attempting to become a runner, but that I am actually a runner. I agree that in the last two years I have become a dedicated to running and learned a considerable amount.
I know that I am not a jogger, but am I a runner? Runner is a subjective label. I figure there has to be a checklist I can complete to validate the subjective label. Something that goes like, you know you are a runner when:
- Your weeks consist of a good mix of tempo, speedwork and long runs.
- You know how many miles you have put on each pair of shoes.
- Your spend more money on running gear than your daily wear.
- You think it is OK for men to wear tights in public.... while running.
Subjective or not, I agree that with my commitment to running, the distances I run, my time investment, and excitement I get from running makes me a runner. It is time to update my blog description to be something more reflective of the subjective runner label.
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