I visit, but don't post on, a running forum. I've come to the realization that many runners are assholes. Of course, every group has their assholes, right? Yeah.
The question asked had to do with when one stops considering oneself a beginner. The answers ranged from encouraging to... assholey. Obviously, opinions are like... you know the rest.
I sometimes consider myself a beginner even though I've been running for about 2 years. I do, however, consider myself a runner. It has nothing to do with whether or not I run marathons, as one of the posters suggested. It has to do with me. I lace up my shoes and I run. Not fast, mind you, but I run. One foot in front of the other. I'm not in it to compete with others. I don't expect to win any races. I am my competition. That's what motivates me. Can I beat my last time? Can I get stronger? Damn straight. I am a runner.
Just thought of when I may stop considering myself a beginner. When I finally run by myself. I have yet to do that! Need to work on that.
Missed registering for the St. Jude Half Marathon in Memphis. Very disappointed. I so wanted to do that one. Heard it's a great one.
Tomorrow is my longest run ever. Ten miles. First time with the double digits. Is it sad that I'm super excited about this milestone? Does that make me a runner? Haha! The longer miles are not killing me. I'm getting more confident that the half marathon in October is very doable for me. Yay! Confidence is good!
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