Are you dating or married to a runner? Maybe thinking about getting involved with someone who runs? Well dating a runner, tends to add a new dimension to romance and your relationship. Here are some things you need to know when getting involved with a runner!
- They have more exercise clothes than street clothes.
- They have a large collection of running shoes.
- They love their high knee compression socks.
- It’s a special event when they put on “real” clothes and when the ladies put on a “real” bra.
- You start to accept their really worked feet and are happy to treat them to a pedicure in order to help hide their missing or black toenails.
- Sleeping in on the weekends is an obsolete notion. They will always want to get up and run, don’t expect them to lay in bed and cuddle.
- You wake up to their alarm and think… “another run, when’s rest day?”
- Rest day is the worst day of the week… approach them carefully and beware!
- They have a special drawer or cabinet (or both) for their fuel, headphones, arm bands, running belts, sunglasses, headbands, hats, etc….
- Get used to sweaty, salty hugs. There will be a lot of them.
- Laundry day means separate loads for their running clothes.
- Your vacations are often in conjunctions with a destination race.
- And just because you’re on vacation, does not mean they’ll stop running.
- When traveling, they need a separate suitcase for all their running gear.
- It’s easy to shop for their birthday or holidays, because they always want new running gear.
- Their idea of nice jewelry is a medal, or an inspirational pendant or bracelet.
- You don’t mess with pre-race rituals.
- You love joining them for their post race feast.
- They love to talk about running, races, PR… they use jargon you aren’t aware of, but quickly learn to understand.
- You love their crazy, quirky side and are happy to celebrate their victories with them!
It’s fun to be in a relationship with a runner. Just remember, they’re always on the move, think you can keep up?
