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Active Toby

553 posts since
Jun 5, 2007

Mar 26, 2008 3:39 PM

What KIND of runner are you?

Although I've been know to drop a bomb now and then on a run, I'm having difficulty classifying myself as one of The 10 Types of Runners

I've sure seen these interesting characters out and about, like the The Frightened Dog Swatter and The Human Cybertron

Do you or someone you run with fit one of these categories?

Vicki S.

165 posts since
Aug 31, 2007

1. Mar 26, 2008 9:44 PM

in response to: Active Toby

Re: What KIND of runner are you?

Toby thanks for the laugh though I am a little like you nothing really fits except maybe every once in awhile a bomb sneaks out. I have seen the high fivers and the lady's with full make up.

Vicki

Go_Kayaking

9 posts since
Mar 24, 2008

2. Mar 27, 2008 9:42 AM

in response to: Active Toby

Re: What KIND of runner are you?

Awwww...I'm the sloth. I tripped over a paint chip once.

Jay Silvio

821 posts since
Jul 9, 2007

3. Mar 27, 2008 11:29 AM

in response to: Active Toby

Re: What KIND of runner are you?

Sadly, I am The Stink Bomber (although I like to think of it as a little extra gas propulsion to help me on my way).

atm710

21 posts since
Mar 9, 2008

4. Mar 27, 2008 12:25 PM

in response to: Active Toby

Re: What KIND of runner are you?

Me (and all the voices in my head) has reached consensus that I am the Paranoid Pepperspray runner. Always run with my pepperspray. I haven't sprayed anybody yet (for the record):p

greenplanet

2 posts since
Jun 28, 2007

5. Mar 27, 2008 1:33 PM

in response to: Active Toby

Re: What KIND of runner are you?

Maybe we should define some other runner types..

I'd love to be one of those gravity defying runners that seem to skim along at 50% of the level of earth's pull that I feel.

What are they wearing, gravity boots for shoes?

Active Toby

553 posts since
Jun 5, 2007

6. Mar 27, 2008 1:57 PM

in response to: greenplanet

Re: What KIND of runner are you?

greenplanet wrote:

Maybe we should define some other runner types..

greenplanet, thats a great idea;

If you don't fit a certain category, feel free to present a new type of runner to be added to the list

I think in this case, I would be the Happy Hello runner because I smile and say hello to every runner I pass by.

(I'd like to note that 8 of 10 don't respond)

runningInZen

8 posts since
Oct 6, 2007

7. Mar 28, 2008 6:59 AM

in response to: Active Toby

Re: What KIND of runner are you?

I would have to say that I am a hybrid of the sloth and the sweaty guy. Sloth wise, I purposely try to run as efficiently as possible. However givent that 9 to 11 min/mile pace, I find my self tripping over the most miniscule of obsticles, the cracks, between each plate on the side walks, twigs, I actually have to concentrate when crossing a wooden bridge.

Also, on a reasonably nice day, on sunday morning long runs at the park, I always find myself way more drenched than everyone else. It could be 55 degrees out, and I look like I just took a shower with my clothes on. I try to where stuff that wicks well, and because of self consciousness hides wetness, but it just doesn't work. However I due try to drink while I run, especially when it's warm out.

HeatherR

10 posts since
Mar 19, 2008

8. Mar 28, 2008 7:42 AM

in response to: Active Toby

Re: What KIND of runner are you?

Sadly, my classification isn't really listed. I would say I'm the Clown-Shoe Runner: slow and clutsy with awkward strides. Yet somehow I manage to finish anyway. :P

Mellyberm

2 posts since
Mar 11, 2008

9. Mar 28, 2008 4:18 PM

in response to: HeatherR

Re: What KIND of runner are you?

I thought the article was great! I've seen some of those myself, especially Doctor 90210...and the heavy sweating kind. However, I think I'd fall under the category of 10-Feet From the Sun Girl, since from the middle to 30 minutes after my run, I have a SUPER red face. I dunno why, I guess it is the only place on my body that I release heat. shrug It's why I wear a hat...

Vicki S.

165 posts since
Aug 31, 2007

10. Mar 29, 2008 10:57 PM

in response to: Mellyberm

Re: What KIND of runner are you?

Here is a new group the Snob runner.

They wont give the time of day when you pass by.

Vicki

Reeni

44 posts since
Jan 24, 2008

11. Mar 30, 2008 7:46 AM

in response to: Vicki S.

Re: What KIND of runner are you?

I'd have to say that I am also close to the sun. My face stays BRIGHT red long after my cool down. And I say hello to everyone I pass. Yesterday during the 8K I stopped to hug my neice and her girl scout troop who were passing out the water at mile 3.5 . Which I guess also makes me the runner that doesn't care about her time

Vicki S.

165 posts since
Aug 31, 2007

12. Mar 30, 2008 8:47 PM

in response to: Reeni

Re: What KIND of runner are you?

So another group name could be The Fun Runner. because you run for and don't worry about your time .

YOu go.

Reeni

44 posts since
Jan 24, 2008

13. Mar 31, 2008 3:37 AM

in response to: Vicki S.

Re: What KIND of runner are you?

Vicki S. wrote:

So another group name could be The Fun Runner. because you run for and don't worry about your time .

YOu go.

That would definitely be me, but does that also mean I'm a pschyo runner? Since everyone I know thinks that I'd have to be psycho to consider running "fun"? One girl at work always asks me "WHO WAS CHASING YOU? "

Eco13

32 posts since
Feb 18, 2008

14. May 6, 2008 1:21 PM

in response to: Active Toby

Re: What KIND of runner are you?

This was a lot of fun to ponder...but I have to say with great embarassment that I am a Stink Bomber.

Toward the end of a run, however, I turn into a Sloth and don't even have the energy to poot. Yay me.

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