Rate yourself from 1-10 in the "intensity" meter, i just came up with the list below.
1- FAD RUNNER - runs only because "kras" runs and it's the "in" thing nowadays.
2- HARDLY SERIOUS - "tried" running and after a few races enthusiasm fizzles out after buying a brand new . His/ her running shoes are now the home of various flora and fauna.
3- HOBBYIST - joins races from time to time but not in a regular basis, interested to train (and improve) even further but still undecided. The enthusiasm is there, and like a small lit matchstick, it only needs to be fed with fuel to make the fire bigger and brighter. Time will tell.
4- JOGGER - has been enlightened that running is a great way to stay healthy and maintain a healthy figure, like #3, the person joins races from time to time, and is slowly getting hooked with running. Most likely already started to join a running group or an online running community.
5- ENTHUSIAST -like #4, with the addition that the person starts getting more knowledge regarding running (yun pala meaning ng LSD!) and is slowly getting to know the different aspects of running. Starts to squeeze regular runs into his/ her (busy) schedule in preparation for an upcoming race. He/ she now feels the endorphins brought by running and is now starting to envision himself/ herself competing in "longer" races.
6- RUNNER - This person now starts to wake up during the early hours of the day just to run and has been doing regular training runs in preparation for an upcoming "target" race. He/ she can run alone or with a group and is starting to expand his/ her collection of singlets and bibs. Can comfortably wear ANY outfit, may it be nyort-nyorts, baktong singlets, or even body fitting tights. He/ she doesnt mind eyes looking when doing his/ her runs.
7- SERIOUS RUNNER - sets goals and trains diligently to break certain target times and constantly improve by breaking his/ her PR. Incorporates different types of training methods to further improve performance and knows quite a number of training courses and routes in different places. You'll see them regularly competing in races and spends a significant amount of their time training for a target race and believes that hard work will bear fruits. You'll see this person running during his free time/ vacation to improve further.
8- REALLY-DAMN-SERIOUS RUNNER - watches his/ her diet, religiously follows training plans, almost never misses a training run and if he/ she does he/ she makes up for it, ALWAYS wakes-up early for races, logs each and every run he/ she does, does different types of trainings such as fartlek, lsds, speed, etc, etc. is always updated with the latest technologies, methodologies, and techniques in order to improve performance. The PRs of this person are really FAST.
9- PRO/ ELITE RUNNER - an upgraded version of #8 above, this person just takes it to the "next level" and is generally viewed by his/ her compatriots as "one of the fastest" or "one of the most durable" in the group/ area/ even country. Earning money through running is also a possibility through podium finishes or even training other runners/ people. Also has years and years of experience under his belt, he really KNOWS the ins and outs of running.
10- RUNNING-IS-MY-LIFE - pain is pleasure, giving up is for the weak! Will risk life and limb just to get that new PR! Relatives? Family? What are those things? Kenenisa Bekele your ass is mine! This is SPARTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!
PS: Of course this list is NOT absolute and should not be taken too seriously. This is a "fun" post.
3- HOBBYIST - joins races from time to time but not in a regular basis, interested to train (and improve) even further but still undecided. The enthusiasm is there, and like a small lit matchstick, it only needs to be fed with fuel to make the fire bigger and brighter. Time will tell.
4- JOGGER - has been enlightened that running is a great way to stay healthy and maintain a healthy figure, like #3, the person joins races from time to time, and is slowly getting hooked with running. Most likely already started to join a running group or an online running community.
5- ENTHUSIAST -like #4, with the addition that the person starts getting more knowledge regarding running (yun pala meaning ng LSD!) and is slowly getting to know the different aspects of running. Starts to squeeze regular runs into his/ her (busy) schedule in preparation for an upcoming race. He/ she now feels the endorphins brought by running and is now starting to envision himself/ herself competing in "longer" races.
6- RUNNER - This person now starts to wake up during the early hours of the day just to run and has been doing regular training runs in preparation for an upcoming "target" race. He/ she can run alone or with a group and is starting to expand his/ her collection of singlets and bibs. Can comfortably wear ANY outfit, may it be nyort-nyorts, baktong singlets, or even body fitting tights. He/ she doesnt mind eyes looking when doing his/ her runs.
7- SERIOUS RUNNER - sets goals and trains diligently to break certain target times and constantly improve by breaking his/ her PR. Incorporates different types of training methods to further improve performance and knows quite a number of training courses and routes in different places. You'll see them regularly competing in races and spends a significant amount of their time training for a target race and believes that hard work will bear fruits. You'll see this person running during his free time/ vacation to improve further.
8- REALLY-DAMN-SERIOUS RUNNER - watches his/ her diet, religiously follows training plans, almost never misses a training run and if he/ she does he/ she makes up for it, ALWAYS wakes-up early for races, logs each and every run he/ she does, does different types of trainings such as fartlek, lsds, speed, etc, etc. is always updated with the latest technologies, methodologies, and techniques in order to improve performance. The PRs of this person are really FAST.
9- PRO/ ELITE RUNNER - an upgraded version of #8 above, this person just takes it to the "next level" and is generally viewed by his/ her compatriots as "one of the fastest" or "one of the most durable" in the group/ area/ even country. Earning money through running is also a possibility through podium finishes or even training other runners/ people. Also has years and years of experience under his belt, he really KNOWS the ins and outs of running.
10- RUNNING-IS-MY-LIFE - pain is pleasure, giving up is for the weak! Will risk life and limb just to get that new PR! Relatives? Family? What are those things? Kenenisa Bekele your ass is mine! This is SPARTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!
PS: Of course this list is NOT absolute and should not be taken too seriously. This is a "fun" post.
naku I faal under really damn serious runner. so one step nalang pwede na akong elite? haha =D
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