With the inception of the reebok "run easy" campaign and pearl izumi's seeming response, if you had to define what constitutes a runner, what would it be? Someone who runs seven days a week? Once a week? Wears an iPod or no? Ideas?
With the inception of the reebok "run easy" campaign and pearl izumi's seeming response, if you had to define what constitutes a runner, what would it be? Someone who runs seven days a week? Once a week? Wears an iPod or no? Ideas?
Wow, what an original idea for a thread.
One who runs in order to improve his or her performance in competition.
i'm curious. Note that you didn't answer the question.
the global definition of a runner would be "one who runs on a regular basis"
keep in mind there is a huge difference between runners and competitors. runners wear ipods, nike frees, shox, and admire steve prefontaine.
competitors are mentally agressive, but their footwear is not. they stay healthy and injury free because their racing life depends on it. we hate all of our fellow competitors and think steve prefontaine is a marketing trick, anlong with everything else nike does to make money. we dont have any heros other than ourselfves.
we do all of these things and this is why we are so good.
the430miler wrote:
the global definition of a runner would be "one who runs on a regular basis"
keep in mind there is a huge difference between runners and competitors. runners wear ipods, nike frees, shox, and admire steve prefontaine.
competitors are mentally agressive, but their footwear is not. they stay healthy and injury free because their racing life depends on it. we hate all of our fellow competitors and think steve prefontaine is a marketing trick, anlong with everything else nike does to make money. we dont have any heros other than ourselfves.
we do all of these things and this is why we are so good.
Post of the year so far.
ha, i won't disagree. That's pretty fantastic. I may have to quote that in the paper i'm writing. Yes, I'm a nerd.
the430miler wrote:
the global definition of a runner would be "one who runs on a regular basis"
keep in mind there is a huge difference between runners and competitors. runners wear ipods, nike frees, shox, and admire steve prefontaine.
competitors are mentally agressive, but their footwear is not. they stay healthy and injury free because their racing life depends on it. we hate all of our fellow competitors and think steve prefontaine is a marketing trick, anlong with everything else nike does to make money. we dont have any heros other than ourselfves.
we do all of these things and this is why we are so good.
It doesnt get much better than this.
the430miler wrote:
the global definition of a runner would be "one who runs on a regular basis"
keep in mind there is a huge difference between runners and competitors. runners wear ipods, nike frees, shox, and admire steve prefontaine.
competitors are mentally agressive, but their footwear is not. they stay healthy and injury free because their racing life depends on it. we hate all of our fellow competitors and think steve prefontaine is a marketing trick, anlong with everything else nike does to make money. we dont have any heros other than ourselfves.
we do all of these things and this is why we are so good.
No. Competitors get injured because they push that thin red line repeatedly, to the point that sometimes they cross it. Then when they get injured they hope they can return quickly. They admire Pre, not because Nike says too, but because Pre didn't take shit from anybody, and thats why he died. Our hero's have the names Ryun, Shorter, Rodgers, Scott. The everyman who made good. We respect our competitors because we remember Al Oeter said too. Most imporatntly we are runners, and we understand the politics in the sport, all the community road races, and we just flat out don't care. Why you ask? Because Running sets you free.
You never get runners high because that means you're running too slow to get an effective work out. You wake up tired and sore and go to bed more tired and sore. You get the shit kicked out of you on your training runs, yet you don't let it phase you. Most importantly you will be one of the people who cries when Webb wins a medal this summer because its hurt you to your core to see your "team" be so bad for so long.
i still consider myself a runner even though i can't run again
Someone whose running schedule isn't determined by the weather or the time of day.
Am I Crazy? wrote:
Someone whose running schedule isn't determined by the weather or the time of day.
i sure hope you are referring to the recreational runner, because all of us competitive runners have to worry about both of those things. running in proper conditions is one of our main concerns.
skinny runner dude wrote:
the430miler wrote:the global definition of a runner would be "one who runs on a regular basis"
keep in mind there is a huge difference between runners and competitors. runners wear ipods, nike frees, shox, and admire steve prefontaine.
competitors are mentally agressive, but their footwear is not. they stay healthy and injury free because their racing life depends on it. we hate all of our fellow competitors and think steve prefontaine is a marketing trick, anlong with everything else nike does to make money. we dont have any heros other than ourselfves.
we do all of these things and this is why we are so good.
No. Competitors get injured because they push that thin red line repeatedly, to the point that sometimes they cross it. Then when they get injured they hope they can return quickly. They admire Pre, not because Nike says too, but because Pre didn't take shit from anybody, and thats why he died. Our hero's have the names Ryun, Shorter, Rodgers, Scott. The everyman who made good. We respect our competitors because we remember Al Oeter said too. Most imporatntly we are runners, and we understand the politics in the sport, all the community road races, and we just flat out don't care. Why you ask? Because Running sets you free.
You never get runners high because that means you're running too slow to get an effective work out. You wake up tired and sore and go to bed more tired and sore. You get the shit kicked out of you on your training runs, yet you don't let it phase you. Most importantly you will be one of the people who cries when Webb wins a medal this summer because its hurt you to your core to see your "team" be so bad for so long.
Goosebumps.
You sir, are dumb. If its pouring all day, you aren't going to run? If its wicked hot and humid, you aren't going to run? You obviously suck because running in proper condition isnt as much of a concern as getting work in. That's how you become tougher, both mentally and physically. When it's pouring and there is a 45 mph wind, and you are doing a hill workout, you struggle getting up that hill. You may be doing 8 minute miles, but if your 8 minute miles in those conditions equal the performance you would have in normal conditions, then you are a runner. By having a schedule, and doing what needs to get done at that time, you then are a runner. By knowing how to deal with, and then actually working through, bad conditions, you are a runner.
the430miler wrote:
Am I Crazy? wrote:Someone whose running schedule isn't determined by the weather or the time of day.
i sure hope you are referring to the recreational runner, because all of us competitive runners have to worry about both of those things. running in proper conditions is one of our main concerns.
Someone who runs.
A runner is someone who runs.
Period.
How difficult is this to accept?
since when did we start applying labels like this? just because you help sick people don't mean you're a doctor.
I am a Runner. wrote:
You sir, are dumb.
If its pouring all day, you aren't going to run? If its wicked hot and humid, you aren't going to run? You obviously suck because running in proper condition isnt as much of a concern as getting work in. That's how you become tougher, both mentally and physically. When it's pouring and there is a 45 mph wind, and you are doing a hill workout, you struggle getting up that hill. You may be doing 8 minute miles, but if your 8 minute miles in those conditions equal the performance you would have in normal conditions, then you are a runner. By having a schedule, and doing what needs to get done at that time, you then are a runner. By knowing how to deal with, and then actually working through, bad conditions, you are a runner.
the430miler wrote:i sure hope you are referring to the recreational runner, because all of us competitive runners have to worry about both of those things. running in proper conditions is one of our main concerns.
I am sure he meant RACING. When trying to hit a certain time, you want the weather during your race to be absolutely pristine.
But, when actually racing, we tend to want the conditions that favor us. I personally prefer a nice cold day for Nationals with some rain, maybe some snow. The muddier the better. I excel in adverse conditions.
Runners are runners
So why should it be
You and I should get along so awfully
Runners are runners
So why should it be
You and I should get along so awfully
So we're different colours
And we're different creeds
And different runners
Have different speeds
Its obvious you hate me
Though Ive done nothing wrong
Ive never even met you
So what could I have done
I cant understand
What makes a man
Hate another man
Help me understand
Runners are runners
So why should it be
You and I should get along so awfully
Runners are runners
So why should it be
You and I should get along so awfully
Help me understand
Help me understand
I think if you have to ask the question "am I runner" than you are not a runner.
If you are a runner you don't care about the title. I could care less if I am labelled a runner or not.
Your lifestyle should reflect it for example:
-When packing for a trip the first thing I think about is running shoes, extra socks, running shorts.
-Everyday I eat according to my daily run
-its not a matter of if I am going to run I jsut do, period.
stuff like that.
Its like when people wonder if they are Xians (fyi I am not one). If you ask the question you are not.
skinny runner dude wrote:
Our hero's have the names Ryun, Shorter, Rodgers, Scott. The everyman who made good.
We can spell heroes, and we can admire runners who aren't from our country. Tergat is our Godfather.
skinny runner dude wrote:
Most importantly you will be one of the people who cries when Webb wins a medal this summer
He asked for the definition of a "runner," not a "homosexual."