How old are you?
27

Are you male or female?
F

Why/how did you start running?
Forced to pick some sport in high school by my parents, so since I am completely uncoordinated in anything involving a ball, I chose X-C & track (and tried not to trip too much!)

Do you still run for the same reason?
No, I love it so much more now! I've been running for 15 yrs, but just really got into longer distances (relatively, as in greater than 5 miles) over the past 2 years.

What does running do for you? (relax you, get you out of the house, challenge you)
Keeps me in shape, gives me a chance to zone out mentally, energizes me! And gives me something to be proud of when I do longer distances.

How often do you run?
3-4 times per week

How long have you been running for?
15 years

Are your friends/family fellow runners?
NO, unfortunately. I do not know anyone else who is into running as much as I am. Sort of disappointing, actually.

Do you participate in races/events? If so, what kind?
Yes, a few half-marathons (2 total, probably another next year), and lots of local 5Ks, 4-milers, and 10Ks.

Have you changed as a person since you started running? If so, then how?
Hard to remember, it was so long ago... A lot of it is right here!

Do you run solo or with others most of the time?
Usually solo. I miss running on a team - that was 10+ years ago, though.

Could I tell that you?re a runner by looking at your diet?
Possibly... probably more by the fact that I just eat a lot.

Do you log or keep track of your running?
Yes, I track everything on Cool Running (miles, routes, times, etc)

What other interests do you have?
Yoga, rollerblading, sailing

Do your peers know that you run? Are you a ?runner??
I think so - at least they consider me to be one! And so do I!


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How old are you?
23
Are you male or female?
female
Why/how did you start running?
I started because I hate there being something that I can't do. I had to prove it to myself that I could do it. Getting in better shape, losing weight and relieving stress were an added bonus.
Do you still run for the same reason?
Yes and no. I still run because I need to still get in better shape and lose weight, but now I'm addicted to going farther and faster and that feeling afterwards.
What does running do for you? (relax you, get you out of the house, challenge you)
Challenge me, relax me, give me sometime to think about nothing rather than work, problems. etc..
How often do you run?
3-4 times a week.
How long have you been running for?
Only since end of April, ~5 months
Are your friends/family fellow runners?
My sister did run (out of order with sciatica right now), she introduced me to coolrunning and the couchto5K program. My mom's trying to become a runner but doesnt really like it. I have a friend who I can drag out on runs occasionally.
Do you participate in races/events? If so, what kind?
I've only done 2 races: a 5K and a 10K. They were more for goal setting than actual races.
Have you changed as a person since you started running? If so, then how?
I havent changed that much, but it helps remind me that I can do anything I set my mind to.
Do you believe that there?s a ?running community?? do runners make up a culture?
There definitely is a runner's community. Just listening to people before races talking is evidence of it. Sometimes it can be a little elitist though. While everyone is running for themselves, I think the people who run tend to be competitive and/or driven people and they arent always the most welcoming to newcomers, especially if you dont fit there concept of what a runner looks like or runs as fast as. (there are lots of nice people though!)
Do you run solo or with others most of the time?
Mostly solo but occasionally with a friend whos willing to go my pace.
Could I tell that you?re a runner by looking at your diet?
Ha. ha. ha. Yeah right.
Do you log or keep track of your running?
Informally. I just pay attention to my mileage each week in my head.
What other interests do you have?
I like hiking, camping, traveling, exploring, playing the piano, mountain biking and other stuff outdoors. I'm a grad student though so I get to have much of a life.
Do your peers know that you run? Are you a ?runner??
I don't tell everyone about it because I'm overweight (60 or so lbs) and I feel like they wont believe me. To other runners I don't consider myself a runner, but to everyone else I do.

Hope this helps!

How old are you? 35
Are you male or female? Male
Why/how did you start running? To lose some weight.
Do you still run for the same reason? No
What does running do for you? Running keeps my stress levels down. It also keeps me in good enough shape to hang with guys 10 - 15 years younger than I am.
How often do you run? 5 - 6 times a week, sometimes more
How long have you been running for? 17 years
Are your friends/family fellow runners? Some, but not many.
Do you participate in races/events? If so, what kind? Yes, anything short of a marathon or full Ironman.
Have you changed as a person since you started running? No!
Do you believe that there?s a ?running community?? Yes
do runners make up a culture? Yes, we have our own terminology that non-runners do not understand and because some people just couldn't imagine waking up early on a weekend and logging 15 - 25 miles to get ready for a marathon or other race that you have to pay to run.
Do you run solo or with others most of the time? Solo, 80% of the time.
Could I tell that you?re a runner by looking at your diet? No.
Do you log or keep track of your running? I used to.
What other interests do you have? Cycling, soccer, football
Do your peers know that you run? Yes
Are you a ?runner?? ABSOLUTELY

How old are you?
24
Are you male or female?
Male
Why/how did you start running?
Went to a Catholic elementary and track was available as a competitive sport when I entered 5th grade...I did well and enjoyed it so I continued
Do you still run for the same reason?
I run now because it makes me feel good.
What does running do for you? (relax you, get you out of the house, challenge you)
All of the above and more.
How often do you run?
5 days a week
How long have you been running for?
Off and on for 13/14 years
Are your friends/family fellow runners?
No
Do you participate in races/events? If so, what kind?
Yes, local road races and cross country races when available
Have you changed as a person since you started running? If so, then how?
No and yes, my personality is the same but my lifestyle seems to be healthier.
Do you believe that there?s a ?running community?? do runners make up a culture?
Yes, but most are not so obvious.
Do you run solo or with others most of the time?
Alone because I have noone to train with, but thats ok
Could I tell that you?re a runner by looking at your diet?
Yes
Do you log or keep track of your running?
Yes
What other interests do you have?
Music, art, and running.......
Do your peers know that you run? Are you a ?runner??
Yes

Thanks a lot if you took my survey and if not, that?s cool too

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How old are you? 20
Are you male or female? male
Why/how did you start running? I started running in my junior year of high school by joining X-country. I wasn't good in team sports and I wanted to find a sport that is simple enough for me to handle so I ended up with XC. I didn't do that well in XC though b/c I wasn't very committed to the sport for the first 2 years of my running career and I was still relatively new to running.
Do you still run for the same reason? No, I run more competitively now even though I'm not on the collegiate team. For me the challenge of pushing myself through racing and competition as well as attempting to reach my potential in the long term is what draws me to the sport. It's addictive in that sense...
What does running do for you? (relax you, get you out of the house, challenge you)- does all 3 things- relaxes, acts as a form of stress relief from the rigors of school and everyday life, and paradoxically it challenges me at the same time...
How often do you run? usually 6-7 days a week
How long have you been running for? a little over 5 years now
Are your friends/family fellow runners? sadly my family members and most of my close friends are not runners. Fortunately I'm a member of my school's triathlon club and I participate in group interval workouts held by the club. I also occasionally join group runs held by a local run club. By this way I have been lucky to meet up and socialize with fellow runners and triathletes who know what it means to be dedicated in the sport and share similar interests.
Do you participate in races/events? If so, what kind? Yes. Usually mid to long distance races from 5ks to halfs both on road and X-country. Looking into doing the full marathon next year and possibly a tri further down the road once I get into cycling...
Have you changed as a person since you started running? If so, then how? Besides the physical side, running and endurance sport in general has taught me alot in character building...self discipline, patience, determination, tenacity, self-confidence and self-esteem, goal-setting, long term planning...all are important not only in the sport but in everyday life as well
Do you believe that there?s a ?running community?? do runners make up a culture? Yes, I believe so especially being part of a club of like-minded athletes!
Do you run solo or with others most of the time? Mostly solo although I usually do intervals with the tri club during the school year on Wednesdays and a group run with the run club once a week
Could I tell that you?re a runner by looking at your diet? Perhaps...I eat alot in general (although that's typical of many male college students), am a big fan of pasta and rice (and other high carb/starchy foods), consume lots of gatorade, and hardly drink any alcohol unlike many college students (I drink a little only once in a while)
Do you log or keep track of your running? Yes...I have 2 online logs
What other interests do you have? I swim and weight train, play the piano, enjoy science and nature, sportfishing, hiking, and recently delved into the aquarium hobby
Do your peers know that you run? Are you a ?runner?? Yes...they call me a "hardcore" runner...


http://This message has been edited by TimRuns (edited Oct-10-2004).

Hi there Matt, good luck on your survey!


How old are you -57
Are you male or female -male
Why/how did you start running- I started for health reasons
Do you still run for the same reason- yes plus stress and enjoyment.
What does running do for you? (relax you, get you out of the house, challenge you) relieve stress
How often do you run? 3 to 5 days
How long have you been running for- 3 to 5 miles
Are your friends/family fellow runners-no
Do you participate in races/events? If so, what kind- mostly 5K and some 10K- I also did the corporate track.
Have you changed as a person since you started running? If so, then how- It relaxes me and i have more energy.
Do you believe that there?s a ?running community?? do runners make up a culture-yes
Do you run solo or with others most of the time- solo except when i'm training with the track team.
Could I tell that you?re a runner by looking at your diet- maybe
Do you log or keep track of your running-yes
What other interests do you have- NASCAR-ice fishing-sports in general.
Do your peers know that you run? Are you a ?runner?? yes

Thanks a lot if you took my survey and if not, that?s cool too