1) WHY YOU HAVE 23 pairs of runners — and you’ve them convinced they’re all (slightly) different
You actually maintain the runners you had five years ago (and haven’t worn since) are worth keeping.
2) Why you track your mileage so meticulously
You know you’ve done exactly 487 miles (since last Sunday) so are due a pair next Tuesday when you break the 500-mile mark.
That’s the number of miles after which you should change them, according to former Irish international Vinny Mulvey; “Most people won’t know by the feel of the shoes when it’s time to change but usually, they’ll notice the difference when they get new shoes; they feel great. As a rule of thumb I usually say between 4-500 miles,” he said.
3) Why you’re always browsing sports apparel websites
Your work colleagues have often caught you ‘creeping’ on sports apparel websites. Little do they know this browser is open in the background all the time. You’ve read review after review after review about what each runner does.
How, they ask, can people come up with a 300-word description for 500 ‘different’ pairs of runners. ‘Never mind’ you mutter….
4) Why you’ve got 22 running apps on your phone — and they’re all different
And if you’ve paid for them they’re bound to be better. It matters not that you haven’t improved your 10k run time for 9 months.
5) You’re convinced running is the only thing you’re capable of doing
Yep, you can’t lift weights, you can’t do spinning classes, you wouldn’t dream of doing Zumba and TRX is a definite no-no.
Running, on the other hand is something you do by yourself, with no distractions or time constraints. You abhor the notion of playing tag rugby….