Signs You're a Serious Runner

To even things out, there needed to be a list for serious runners. At first, I was going to do one for runner snobs, the people who frankly take things too seriously. But I'll start with just what qualifies someone as a "serious runner." I cannot check off each point. I'd hazard to say if you identify with five you can consider yourself a "serious runner." There is no membership card, sadly.

1. You have a watch that gives splits
2. Your nipples have bled
3. You've qualified for Boston or if you haven't yet would never get a number another way
   
4. You have relieved yourself outside before a race (BrianG wants to require No. 2 for the boys; I find this a high bar.)
5. You've taken an ice bath
6. You've been hospitalized because of dehydration (I want desperately to think this is some kind of badge of honor. Something. Please.)
7. You canceled your Runners World subscription because it's all about getting great abs
8. You've said "only 14 miles" when describing a run
   
9. You've lost a toenail
10. You think running with an iPod is missing the whole point

14 miles, 1:51:05