* you have a favorite flavor of Power Gel.
* you're proud of losing toenails.
* you put more time and work into your log book than filing your tax return.
* your running shoe collection fills half your basement.
* you slip and fall, stop your watch and then check for injuries.
* you look in the mirror trying to see if you have a leg length discrepancy.
* your vitamin a day pill is Advil.
* your physical and massage therapist are on speed dial.
* you can correctly pronounce plantar fasciitis.
* you can say "fartlek" without giggling.
* you do a workout in -20 degrees weather then go inside and take an ice bath.
* all you wear is racing t-shirts because you have a closet full.
* you plan family vacations to places that match up with your race schedule.
* you realize that all the traveling you did in the last year revolved around races.
* you've run, showered, and eaten breakfast (twice) before your family/roommates even wake up.
* your family knows that you will run on Thanksgiving and Christmas (or other holidays you celebrate) no matter what.
* your friends no longer look at you like you're nuts because they know it for sure.
* you have to make a real effort to remember to talk to your (non-running) family and friends about something other than running.
* you tell people you ran a 10k and you are shocked that people think that is a long run.
* you call four miles an easy day.
* it hurts worse to take a shower than it does to keep running.
* your rolling pin is kept near your bed instead of in the kitchen.
Tomorrow is either 8, 8.5 or 9 miles. I can't decide just yet. Either way, it's gonna be long!
* you're proud of losing toenails.
* you put more time and work into your log book than filing your tax return.
* your running shoe collection fills half your basement.
* you slip and fall, stop your watch and then check for injuries.
* you look in the mirror trying to see if you have a leg length discrepancy.
* your vitamin a day pill is Advil.
* your physical and massage therapist are on speed dial.
* you can correctly pronounce plantar fasciitis.
* you can say "fartlek" without giggling.
* you do a workout in -20 degrees weather then go inside and take an ice bath.
* all you wear is racing t-shirts because you have a closet full.
* you plan family vacations to places that match up with your race schedule.
* you realize that all the traveling you did in the last year revolved around races.
* you've run, showered, and eaten breakfast (twice) before your family/roommates even wake up.
* your family knows that you will run on Thanksgiving and Christmas (or other holidays you celebrate) no matter what.
* your friends no longer look at you like you're nuts because they know it for sure.
* you have to make a real effort to remember to talk to your (non-running) family and friends about something other than running.
* you tell people you ran a 10k and you are shocked that people think that is a long run.
* you call four miles an easy day.
* it hurts worse to take a shower than it does to keep running.
* your rolling pin is kept near your bed instead of in the kitchen.
Tomorrow is either 8, 8.5 or 9 miles. I can't decide just yet. Either way, it's gonna be long!
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