If you have been following along, and I hope you have, you know that I did not consider myself a runner. As you can see from my use of the past tense there, I do consider myself a runner now. But what were the telltale signs that I had earned that right? How did I know? I’m going to try something new here, so let’s see if it flies! Consider this my homage to David Letterman. What follows are the “Top 10 Moments When I Knew I Was a Runner”! Cue the fake broken window sound as I toss each virtual card aside, and here we go…
Number 10 – One day I woke up and realized that my running shoes were multiplying faster then Tribbles from that god awful Star Trek episode.
Number 9 – I own multiple trucker hats and one of them says “Bad Mother Trucker”.
Number 8 – When I have all ten toe nails, I am pleasantly surprised!
Number 7 – I ran on vacation. Who does that?
Number 6 – I woke up at 4:30 am to run before work. Who does THAT?!
Number 5 – I told my wife that I was going to head out for a “quick” 10k.
Number 4 – I started saying things like: vert, bonk, pain cave, fuel, carb load, hill intervals, black toe nails, trail stoke, gu, gels, pb, camel back, fartlek, yasso 800, and the list can go on and on…
Number 3 – I honestly believe that there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad gear.
Number 2 – I told my wife “Don’t forget my nipple tape” as she head out to the grocery store, and she didn’t bat an eye.
And, the number 1 moment that I knew I was a runner…
When my wife told me “Don’t forget your nipple tape” as I headed out for my run, and I didn’t bat an eye!
All joking aside, in my humble opinion, you earn the right to call yourself runner the second that you take that first step. We can all be “Bad Mother Truckers”!
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Hi Joe, I just started reading your blog today, it’s great! ?? I love all of your life stories, because they’re very inspiring! I just finished this article & wanted to pass on some info that I learned from the pros at the running store a few years back. They told me the #1 way to prevent black toenails or losing toenails is; to buy your shoes at 1 to 1-1/2 sizes too big! So I bought my first pair a full size too big (felt like I had clown shoes on), plus I’m a female and we women, (unlike men) don’t want to look like we have big feet 😉 but they were right! I’m used to the size now, & I have run 2 Marathons, & countless 1/2 Marathons, w/Never a toenail issue!! ???♀️?. Plus my Hubbie & son, only wear Tech (Dry-Fit) type shirts, Brooks, Nike, etc, & they NEVER have to wear the nipple tape, band-aids, etc anymore! Hope this helps, because you certainly help many others!! ? Happy running! ?? PS I’d like to follow you on Facebook, as I don’t use Twitter etc. Are you listed under your name?
Brenda, that is great advice! This is exactly the kind of discussion I want to see here so that people have the opportunity to learn from each other and provide that friendly support. In regards to FaceBook, I have yet to set up a Joe The Runner page, but have been thinking about it, so we’ll see. To stay informed of this blog, please subscribe. All you do is put in a name and your e-mail address and then you will be notified each time that I post. I will also send out newsletters and previews from time to time. We respect your privacy and do not give out e-mail addresses! Thank you for your post. Joe The Runner
Hi, i really like your post. I will come back in the next few days to read more on your blog. thanks engagement rings
Thank Eve. I hope to see you back on the blog soon!