How to spot fast local runners out on easy runs

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Interesting, regarding overdressing - I find that in trail running its the opposite, always underdressing. If you are at a peak and meet a guy with shorts and a t-shirt you know he is legit.

Running efficiency.

Hey saw someone flying down 20th NE yesterday afternoon. He looked a lot like someone I know, Man, he was cruising!

I look in the mirror.

I AM the fast local runner. I am the ONLY local runner.

Never seen fast runners overdressed, and logically, fast runners are more experienced, so you’d think they’d know how to dress for the occasion, not to mention faster running produces more heat, so less is better.

I think the most obvious sign is that they are running fast but that's just me

other than their speed, they look more natural and relaxed. also, they don't have the same vertical motion that slower runners do (sort of bouncing up instead of going forward).

He sounds awesome.

Don't short change yourself. You're one of them.

He was..a while back. He can't be 14:57 anymore.

I really don't care what happens.

He was fast but not a good man.

I'll take Rupp over Prefontaine..

Symmonds over Centro

Hocker over Teare.

But I don't care about Jamin..who? Portland what?

Sure He was fast...so was Henry Rono..

And um .yeah.

Is Jamin going hijack there runner guy and ask for house at discount

Here's Kipchoge on a sunny day (two layers of longsleeves, tights) with a couple hobbyjogger journalists (short sleeves)

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My theory on overdressing on easy runs is that helps prevent you from going out too hard for an easy run, like you want to keep the pace easy so you don't end up getting soaked in sweat.

not on their easy runs...

In every race I can't understand why everyone around me looks so slow when I'm running so fast.

Actually fast runners are way less likely to speed up or try and ‘race’ you when you pass them on an easy run. I’ve noticed that slower runners are often way more ego-driven/insecure about getting passed “by a girl” even if I’m doing an entirely different workout, whereas the fast guys just keep doing their thing.

This is consistent with your never failing gaydar. You are blessed.