Game (sort of): things only runners understand

[secan]

I'll start with:

1. Heading out in shorts, t-shirt... and wool gloves

Fell free to join and add to the list

[Noaky12 Graduate]

Can I have 2 goes??

2. Feeling tired but going for a run as you know it will waken you up.

3. Heading out for a run in short sleeves & lycra breeks (trousers) in the peeing rain & looking forward to it. 😆

[AndyD Graduate]

Wearing Lycra in public....

[secan Graduate in reply to AndyD]

I don't know; cyclists are huge Lycra fetishists too...

[davelinks Graduate in reply to AndyD]

Bet that's a sight Andy...what are they? Lycra compression shorts. I've been mulling over getting some of those, it's just having the nerve to wear tight fitting shorts. I have the shorts that are compression but built into loose one's over the top..

[AndyD Graduate in reply to davelinks]

I think I am generalising a bit ... but I do wear the long leggings that are almost skin tight... BUT only when its really cold!!

[Rignold in reply to AndyD]

erm, wearing running tights (or compression shorts) without actual shorts over the top is really not the done thing. Could end in arrest for frightening the hrses and ladies.

the clue is really in the word 'tights': you may have noticed that when women wear tights, it is generally under an outer garment such as a skirt or dress. Seldom on their own.

[B0bP Graduate in reply to Rignold]

Oh gawd I'm guilty of scaring horses and ladies then.

I regularly wear just compression or running tights with no shorts. When I started I used to wear shorts over the top,but my Mrs told me they looked silly like that and to not wear the shorts.

[Rignold in reply to B0bP]

!!!

are you sure she wasn't suggesting for, er, indoor pursuits?

Admittedly given the effects of compression and the very cold weather in which one wears such garments might reduce the, ah, visual impact somewhat, but nonetheless... y'know... armadillos...

tcm.com/mediaroom/video/237...

[B0bP Graduate in reply to Rignold]

Haha, er, luckily my t shirts and tops are long enough to cover most of my armadillos 😀

[Rignold in reply to B0bP]

!!! What the hell are you running in? a kaftan?

[B0bP Graduate in reply to Rignold]

Nooooo, short body, long..........legs 😀

[davelinks Graduate in reply to B0bP]

Yes, wear them as they are, my running mate just wears compression shorts, a lot do..

[Big-Andy Graduate in reply to B0bP]

Me too. Oooops

[davelinks Graduate]

Have just got back from  a 5k run, and thinking I'll have to ditch the jog trousers & jacket soon, certainly didn't wear gloves😊

[Realfoodieclub Graduate]

Not wearing heels a couple of days before a big event. Just Incase you twist an ankle.

Running for a little longer just to get a personal best on my Garmin.  (I did that at a 5km fun run that came up a bit short I went past the finish line and kept running just to log my new pb.). 

[folkieboater Graduate in reply to Realfoodieclub]

I always forget to check the distance before I stop the Garmin - so relieved to get to the finish. That means London Winter Run and my latest parkrun don't count 😞

And I wore proper heels for the first time in 6 years at the weekend - overrated!!

[Realfoodieclub Graduate in reply to folkieboater]

Well that's just not fair.  I must admit I start my garmin before I cross the start line now because of it.  I've so gone off heels myself too but sometimes I have too.  I'm quite pleased that a lot of the time I get away with boots.  

[rob_mac_65]

You can keep the Lycra, short's if warm and wool joggers with none elasticated hems coz they look silly, I defo do gloves if it's cold though, though these come off when I get too warm.

[Slowstart Graduate]

Paying more for your running shoes than all your other shoes put together and then splashing through puddles in them.

[mfamilias Graduate]

Taking your kids into Decathlon offering to buy them a new football then being rumbled like a disobedient five-year-old when they find you've sneaked off for a peak at the new summer running kit. 

[Slowstart Graduate in reply to mfamilias]

I've made a deal with my daughter, she goes into HMV while I go in the sports shop. 15 minutes of peace for us both.

[mfamilias Graduate in reply to Slowstart]

The closest to Decathlon here is IKEA.  If they go in there, they'll never come out  

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All conversations eventually come round to"running"  

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Buying and planning to wear short,running shorts ( not done for over 20 years), on French holiday.

[secan Graduate]

Ok, this one is not really *only* for runners but...

12. How, after a 5km run, a glass of fresh water and a warm shower feel like the most luxurious treat in the world.

[JaySeeSkinny Graduate in reply to secan]

Looking forward to a business trip because it means you can run in a new area. 

Getting up at 5:45 most mornings and loving it.

Looking out at the rain, knowing it means you're going to have a wonderful run. 

And I'm sure I'll think of more!

[Irishprincess Graduate]

When your loved one mentions going on holiday or away for a few days the first thing you think of is "ooh I wonder where I can run".

The first thing you pack is your running kit.

[JaySeeSkinny Graduate]

Here's a mean one - apologies to husband in advance if he ever reads this. Planning a lovely long run at the weekend because husband has said he's working. Then being disappointed when he tells you he doesn't have to work after all. 

Asking for running books for Christmas/birthday. Asking for running gear for Christmas/birthday. 

[MarkyD Graduate]

Ok, how about having a note in my pocket saying: If you find me in a ditch, please pause my Garmin. ???

[Rignold]

Feeling envious and slightly guilty every time you pass runners while driving.

Also: thinking positive encouraging thoughts towards said runners, whilst feeling guilty for secretly being unable to not critique their form.

[sparky66 Graduate]

Giving up my bed.. on a Sunday morning.. coz I NEED out for a run... 

[sparky66 Graduate]

Grateful for this forum.. as my husband would probably have beheaded me by now... he says his ears are bleeding with the talk of running... 

[Noaky12 Graduate]

On every journey you make working out if it's a possible new running route (& I mean EVERY) journey......... 😆

[secan Graduate]

"Success" and "finish line" are two distinct and almost unrelated things

[GoogleMe Graduate]

The armadillos may not get this one but Wearing big firm control knickers.

Never, ever, ever thought I'd voluntarily do that. 

[aliboo70 in reply to GoogleMe]

I was about to say choosing new undies that are high waisted stretchy large enough and don't fall down ( my ones tonight were NOT of this type and v annoying!!)😕

[aliboo70]

Getting excited cos buying a new washing machine means i will have a "Sports "cycle!😊and 30 degree wash! (My old one is very ancient and only had 40!)

[secan Graduate]

Practicing posture and strides while walking to/from the office... wondering if you look as ridiculous as you feel (but keeping doing it anyway)

[Rignold]

Not having enough trainers.

[useitorloseit Graduate in reply to Rignold]

Having too many trainers

[Big-Andy Graduate]

Feelin over the moon when I find running socks that actually for my huge feet!!

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"Talking" to a bunch of complete strangers online and feeling an immediate bond :o)

[Curlygurly2 Graduate]

Checking the weather forecast and rescheduling a Thursday  run to Friday cos it's going to rain on Friday! (or running on both days!)

[Atalaya Graduate]

Pretending your latest bling 'just happens to still be in my handbag' when you show it off for the millionth time when really it lives in there for at least a fortnight after the event.