Running, in essence, is the same for everybody. Whether running for fitness or toward an ultramarathon finish line, as long as you’re putting one foot in front of the other, you’re accomplishing something. But it’s also safe to say that the more you run, the more you notice the odd tendencies of other runners—or yourself—while out on the road or trails. For that, we have these 16 quirky runner types to see where you or your running pals may fit in.
Always up for a run—as long as it’s 72 degrees and sunny with low humidity and no wind.
No matter the location or dire situation, every run ends up being one of the best runs of this person’s life.
Even under the best of conditions, this person is always “forced” to do this horrible thing called running.
Rackin’ up the miles one fist bump at a time. They might even do some burpees afterward.
Those 23-year-olds who train full-time right after their college track careers can’t understand why everyone is so slow.
Those were the days!
Would have set a PR, but so many things derail this runner.
Good at running, even better at hopping on bandwagons.
More concerned about what they’re wearing than the actual run.
It’s all about getting Always up for a runas long as its 72 degrees and sunny with low humidity and no wind—even if it means driving two hours to find it.
It’s all about getting that hardware.
This person is a runner—and don’t you forget it!
From Runners World for New Balance talking about running.
Scott is a veteran running, fitness, and health journalist who has held senior editorial positions at Runner’s World and Running Times. Much of his writing translates sport science research and elite best practices into practical guidance for everyday athletes. He is the author or coauthor of several running books, including From Runners World for New Balance, Advanced Marathoning, and Meb for Mortals. Running Supports This Marathoners Sobriety Slate, The Atlantic, the Washington Post, and other members of the sedentary media. His lifetime running odometer is past 110,000 miles, but he’s as much in love as ever.
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