Signs You're a Casual Runner

While out running tonight, I started thinking some about the serious vs casual runners post from last week. I honestly think it's great that anyone runs, whether it's once or twice a week, whether it's 6-minute miles or 10. Don't get me wrong, I respect everyone who does it. But it is true the larger the running community gets, the more pronounced the divide gets between serious and casual. I decided to come up with a (tongue-in-cheek) list of signs you might be a casual runner -- with the Seinfeld caveat that "there's nothing wrong with that." I'd say anyone ticking off three qualifies as an official casual runner. (I'm going to do a companion post later this week of signs you're a runner snob.)

1. You've taken or made cell phone calls while running.
2. Your iPod is as necessary as your sneakers.
3. You prefer treadmills.
4. You don't run when it rains.
5. You won't drink out of public waterfountains.
6. You say "never again" after a marathon -- and mean it.
7. You admire Jeff Galloway and/or John "The Penguin" Bingham.
8. Your favorite spot to run in NYC is the Reservoir.
9. You wear cotton shirts and/or the race t-shirt during the race
   
10. You enjoyed The Nike Human Race. (Kidding, sorta)

10 miles, 1:13 (5 miles at 6:40)