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You know you've got the running bug when...

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sarah469Graduate
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1) When asked by your boss which day per week you'd prefer to work from home, you pick a day you plan to run on so that it will benefit your running schedule.

2) You create a "running" folder on your Gmail for emails from Healthunlocked, parkrun and Fitbit

3) You seriously consider buying a parkrun barcode wristband from the sponsor's website... After only one parkrun parkrun-barcode.org.uk/

4) You're already compiling a running gear wish list for Christmas in case friends/family ask you what you'd most like

Any more for any more? :)

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poppypug profile image
poppypugGraduate

Brilliant post Sarah !

Mine is ............

Your most expensive pair of shoes are your running shoes ! :-) xxx

sarah469 profile image
sarah469Graduate in reply to poppypug

Oh yes, mine too... By far!!

poppypug profile image
poppypugGraduate in reply to poppypug

Oh and you see a hill when youre travelling and think " Ooh Id love to have a go running up that "

One of the songs on your running playlist comes on the radio and it makes you want to go out for a run ! :-) xxxx

dagshar profile image
dagsharGraduate in reply to poppypug

Yes, that one too!

dagshar profile image
dagsharGraduate in reply to dagshar

I meant re shoes. Not so sure about the hills....but it does apply to country parks, sea side fronts etc

Rainbowsmurf profile image
RainbowsmurfGraduate in reply to poppypug

I'm with you on the shoes.

Just posted about my first run in them. Oh dear! :-)

ashishkulkarni profile image
ashishkulkarniGraduate

You sign up for every running event you can get to easily...or like the sound of :-)

dagshar profile image
dagsharGraduate

1) Yes, I have benefitted from a run on a work at home day :-)

2) I have a running folder on my laptop with photos, mileage log etc and one on my internet favourites for the various events websites etc

3) Didn't get a park run wrist band, but ordered the park run tags...

also

4) You no longer buy any other magazines than running ones and even start reading books about running :-)

5) You realise you have spent more money this year on running gear than other clothes - we have three weddings coming up in a period of 3 months, not sure whether my running gear will help me there :-)

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Miles_YonderGraduate

..... When your entire plans revolve around your training and running schedule. "Sorry, I can't, I have a long run in't morning".

.... You smile like a loon whenever you see another runner out and about, when you're not running.

..... You see '13.1 miles' on the sat-nav and think "That's a half marathon!!!"

.... You can't find any normal clothes through your mountain of running gear.

..... You become miserable and snappy when you can't run, for whatever reason.

... You become really excited hearing about people's mile/KM splits. Really excited.

Really excited.

..... You're out and about, minding your own business, shopping, for example, and your ears perk up when someone 500 yards away mentions running. You then feel compelled to rush over and chip in.

.... Friends and colleagues no longer ask what you're up to, as they don't wish to be bored to tears by talk of running.

.... You plan your holidays based purely on running opportunities.

.... You look out of the window. It's pouring with rain. Properly pouring. You've never seen so much rain. You dash for your running gear, not able to wait to get out and run in it.

... You feel as though you can do anything, you're unstoppable.

... You travel somewhere by aeroplane. Your running gear goes in your cabin baggage. You never, ever let it out of your sight. Ever.

.... You lock your running gear in the hotel safe while you're out.

.... When you're out and about, not running, you try to wear something, anything, to identify you as a runner, to other runners.

.... You dream about running. And races. And medals.

... Your medal collection is getting out of hand.

.... You have more pairs of running shoes than the local Sports Direct.

... You go out for a meal with a friend. You pick a restaurant where you know you'll be able to get a meal with the right combination of carbohydrates and protein. In fact, it's your only concern.

... In September, you look at the calendar to see when Christmas falls, so you can plan your training accordingly. So that you get to run over Christmas.

... You ***HAVE*** to run on your birthday. It's an utter disaster if you don't.

... You're out somewhere with someone, not running. On one of your running routes. You proudly announce: "I run up here!"

I'm sure there's more.......

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poppypugGraduate in reply to Miles_Yonder

Ha ha , that is a brilliant post Miles and so so true ! :-D xxx

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Miles_YonderGraduate in reply to poppypug

😃😄 Thanks Popster! xxx

aliboo70 profile image
aliboo70 in reply to Miles_Yonder

Steve, you have got it Baaaaaaaaad!!! :)

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Miles_YonderGraduate in reply to aliboo70

Oh Ali Wighter, that's an understatement, I'm afraid. My hobbies are:

Running

Talking about running

Reading about running

Writing about running

Dreaming about running.....

aliboo70 profile image
aliboo70 in reply to Miles_Yonder

Blimey!I am feeling priveledged that I manage to get you onto other subjects occasionally! :)

Miles_Yonder profile image
Miles_YonderGraduate in reply to aliboo70

It's astonishing really just how addictive running is! I do talk about other things, occasionally! 😂

Rainbowsmurf profile image
RainbowsmurfGraduate in reply to Miles_Yonder

Love the list Miles. Can't say I do all of these but starting to look at everywhere near me and somewhere to run or somewhere I have run. :-)

lol I'm getting there !

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aliboo70

My list is:

1. Feeling hard done by when your boss rota s you on for a 9.30 start on a Saturday, 10.30 is much better as time to do parkrun!

2. you have tub under your coffee table just for trainers and a whole cabinet for kit!

3. You no longer feel embarrassed by lycras clingy abilities ( well-most of the time)!

4. Some of your best pals in daily life are your forum buddies :)

5. You bore friends & family with "on the forum" tales!!!!

6. Your most expensive underwear is a running bra £35, unheard of in LBR ( life before running!)

7 . Your sporty nieces can talk 10k stats with you! 😊

8. You can think of at least 7 things to add to this list and even though you aches from the race the day before you book in your next one! HM!! 😊

in reply to aliboo70

Haha, I was telling my sister about you "forum people" this morning. She thinks I'm crazy (I'm working on her! ;-) )

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aliboo70 in reply to

My brother had come over to the dark side and is now "one of us!" Paulb67

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ancientrunnerGraduate in reply to aliboo70

All so true - especially point 1. I may have to work 5 Saturdays in a row now and I am very fed up about it (in fact I told a little white lie yesterday to delay starting work til 12 - just gave me time for Parkrun).

You go to the supermarket for milk and end up buying running leggings and a new top.

You go to Primark for bobbles and end up buying a smart new long sleeve top (it was a bargain and has some special sweat technology!).

You talk about running with anyone who will listen and people start commenting "wow, you're really into this?!"

You 'like' running pages on facebook and forward interesting looking articles to anyone you think might benefit / is interested.

You tell people you can't meet that day, as it's your "running day".

You visit health unlocked every day and wonder how people whom you have no idea what their real name is, how their training / latest running event went!

;-)

Rainbowsmurf profile image
RainbowsmurfGraduate in reply to

You abandon your other half on the sofa so you can chat with complete strangers online about their runs and about your runs and about races and about shoes and about buying running gear in Primark (what recently? - is it any good?).

in reply to Rainbowsmurf

Oh Rainbow, they have a wide range in the city centre branch near me! Different leggings, socks, t shirts, long sleeve tops, sports bras, jumpers, even trainers - although I'm not sure the shoes are very suitable if you do a lot of running. They have gear for other sports too, including gloves if you cycle.

Rainbowsmurf profile image
RainbowsmurfGraduate in reply to

Well that's tomorrow lunchtime sorted then. :-)

sarah469 profile image
sarah469Graduate in reply to Rainbowsmurf

THIS! :)

davelinks profile image
davelinksGraduate

Great attitude! Well done!

Madge50 profile image
Madge50Graduate

And to add to the list,

........your photo collection of runs completed, proudly sporting your race numbers and finishers medals, with a huge grin on your face is taking over the living room, visitors might think you're a little obsessed.........no, really?

Mx

Rainbowsmurf profile image
RainbowsmurfGraduate

.... you can do a complete wash load with just running gear.... and then worry about getting enough of it dry for the next run.

(Not that you don't have plenty of spare running outfits of course...)

poppypug profile image
poppypugGraduate

Oh yes Rainbow, Im like " never mind my clothes for work , is my favourite running gear in the wash for my next run ? " Ha ha ! :-) xxx

AndyD profile image
AndyDGraduate

I started moisturising my feet... Have I gone too far?

poppypug profile image
poppypugGraduate in reply to AndyD

Ha ha Andy !

No youre quite right , youve got to look after ya plates ! :-) xxx

the_tea_fairy profile image
the_tea_fairyGraduate in reply to AndyD

Ha! Me too!

sarah469 profile image
sarah469Graduate in reply to AndyD

I was really thinking about that yesterday as the soles of my feet were rather sore after running ... Didn't know if it would make them better or worse as I thought maybe they needed to just be "aired out" as it were ... TMI?!

So my point would be: "You wonder if the forum readers would think it odd if you write a post for opinions on the pros and cons of foot moisturising..."

AndyD profile image
AndyDGraduate in reply to sarah469

Well they take a lot of pounding and as Poppy says, you've got to look after your plates, so yes, good discussion subject. 😊

the_tea_fairy profile image
the_tea_fairyGraduate in reply to sarah469

Nice warm soak in the bath, lots of walking barefoot, massage before bed with sweet almond oil.

sarah469 profile image
sarah469Graduate in reply to the_tea_fairy

Oooh, sounds lovely!

Curlygurly2 profile image
Curlygurly2Graduate in reply to sarah469

Body Shop peppermint foot soak in cold water after a run...bliss!

the_tea_fairy profile image
the_tea_fairyGraduate

You have conversations with the lady in Boots about the best solution for sweat-related chafing?!

Your response to a tequila hangover is a 7 mile hill run.

You own shorts so short they are basically pants, but kid yourself that all's fair in love and running.

Your approach to muddy puddles is more in line with your shoe size than your actual age.

poppypug profile image
poppypugGraduate

Aw fab Tea ! Brilliant, love it ! :-) xxx

Noaky12 profile image
Noaky12Graduate

When every route you travel by all modes of transport is considered as a potential running route!

My favourite is out the train window...... 😆

Helein profile image
HeleinGraduate

I have just started college (FE) and we have a residential weekend in February. When the tutor mentioned the hotel was on the seafront ideal for a morning run I was relived. Getting the bug...

sharon1978 profile image
sharon1978Graduate

I love this thread it's great it says a lot when something can put a huge smile on your face on a wet Monday morning! I looked out the windows this morning and my 1st thought was will it stop by 8pm as my running group is out tonight- not that that'll stop me!!! I spent Friday trying to rope both my sisters to run in a half marathon/5 mile that's on in November! Me and my sister have gotten my other sister and our mother to start c25ķ! I think that counts us as addicts...but i did tick at least 3/4 of the lists above too... happy monday & happy running

sarah469 profile image
sarah469Graduate in reply to sharon1978

Glad it put a smile on your face, happy Monday Sharon! :)

sharon1978 profile image
sharon1978Graduate in reply to sarah469

Ah it definitely added to the buzz of starting my training for my first half marathon at the weekend! And the support here really helped! I'm loving my running at the minute

millwalki8 profile image
millwalki8Graduate

When driving home you look at the road sign milage and think " I reckon I could run that" :)

Sharonb9999 profile image
Sharonb9999Graduate

This is all so true! Just today at work the main subject of conversation has been Half Marathons - 3 colleagues did the Cardiff HM this weekend. Another 1 is trying to decide whether to do 1 within the next 6 months & I'm doing 1 next May. I then spent a bit of time wondering if I should display my modest medal collection or should I put them in a box & if I do put them in a box should it be a special box. Then I read this & I'm now wondering if I can fit in a visit to Primark this weekend!

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