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What Type of Runner Are You?

February 11, 2015 by Sarah Lipoff

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Think of yourself as a faithful jogger? We partnered with Tampax® Pearl® Active™ to help you determine what type of runner you really are.

Are you the type who loves heading out for a run or do you have to push yourself to actually lace up those jogging shoes? Whether it's your favorite way to work out or you are still a bit in denial over getting your cardio on, take this fun quiz to find out what type of runner you really are.

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When you think about running, your first emotion is:

Motivation

Frustration

Determination

Composure

Excitement

Happiness

What's your favorite type of run?

Long-distance marathons

Hitting the track

A challenging outside trail

The park

At least a 3-mile walk/run

Hill repeats

Choose a breakfast.

How many marathons have you run?

None

5 to 10

10+ and counting

At least 20

I average one a month

More than I can count

Where do you dream of running?

How important are the health benefits of running to you?

Doesn't matter — would still run hard

Superimportant

I love the long-term benefits

It's such a stress reliever

I run to stay fit

You can't beat the endorphin rush

How do you indulge after a long run?

The "Doesn't Want to Admit It" Runner

You really want to love running, but it's just not working out. As much as you try to self-motivate, after you hit your stride you find yourself shuffling more than actually swinging your arms with confidence. It's OK, you can just stop now. Why not try Tabata instead?

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The "Big Time" Runner

OK, we get it. You ran a marathon over the weekend — and the weekend before. You're dedicated, love the rush, and are always out to beat your last race. But tone it down a bit for your non-marathoner friends. Your wardrobe is filled exclusively with race shirts. We get it.

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The "I Can Take On Anything" Runner

You're into the rough-and-tumble run and hit up any and every Tough Mudder you can take on. There isn't a challenging marathon you are shy of running and pride yourself on signing up for one a month. From the track to an outdoor trail, you are always up for a long jog.

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The "Working Out My Drama" Runner

While running, you're working through all your issues, pounding the pavement while ridding yourself of all the crap you've been putting up with through the day. And once you've finished, you actually feel pretty good. But don't push you postrun Zen on others — they might not get your thing.

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The "Mapping It" Runner

You are connected with all your other running buddies via social networks that help you map your runs — and share your success with everyone. And the more unique that run is the better, one-upping everyone. You have all your runs stored in Map My Run and know exactly what your pace was two years ago. It's all good.

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The "DJ the Perfect Run" Runner

You have 82 different playlists for any kind of run — or mood. One for hill runs, another for serious marathons, and one for looking cute while hitting the park. You're known to sing along and maybe integrate a few upper-body dance moves in while you're working it. You go, girl.

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