Happy Friday before Valentine’s Day! I could not let this day go by without taking a look at my favorite Valentines-Runners. Of course there are so many reasons why runners are the best Valentines so let’s just take a look at a few of my top ones. Don’t worry I wont’ be getting all “Fifty Shades” on you but what if Anastasia was a runner? She would really be able to keep up with Mr. Gray then. Anyway…
Why Runners are the best Valentines
We like to get our Heart Rate up
We can always be convinced to do a little extra cardio especially when we are carbed up and tapering for a race.
We like to mix it up
Some days we like it “long and slow” and sometimes we just need a quickie “short and fast”.
We don’t care who finishes first
Well, who am I kidding of course we do!
We are always willing to try something new
We are so easy to shop for
Don’t worry about buying us flowers. What we really want are race entries, new shoes and running watches. And maybe some carbs or is that just me?!
So tell me…
Are you planning on seeing Fifty Shades this weekend? What do you really want for Valentine’s Day? Why do you think runners are the best Valentines?
Linking up today with:
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Lisa @ Mile by Mile says
This is great! I think as a runner I am really easy to shop for. My husband knows to just find something on Running Warehouse and chances are I will like it!
Deborah Brooks says
Exactly! Hope he does surprise you with something good
[email protected] says
I agree. I think us runners are so easy to shop for. I plan on seeing the movie next wkend. So excited. I am refreshing my memory while reading the second book again.
Deborah Brooks says
Well you enjoy that book! Thought they were so much better than the movie. I like to leave something to the imagination
Susie @ Suzlyfe says
We’ll eat any dessert or dinner you put in front of us 😀
Deborah Brooks says
I am so picky about my desserts!! Must have chocolate
marcia says
Yes, we’re REALLY easy to shop for! The Caveman got tix to see Hidden Figures so I guess there’ll be no 50 Shades for me.
Deborah Brooks says
Well you never know….
Kim says
This is such a cute blog post! I’m not planning on seeing 50 Shades this weekend (not really my thing) and I don’t have any plans for the weekend.
I agree that runners are so easy to shop for – we always need something!
Deborah Brooks says
We sure do! I made my husband watch the first movie on demand and we both hated it lol. Books were way better!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says
And we’re always up for a “quickie”! As in a quick run around the ‘hood…
Thanks for the smile!
Deborah Brooks says
Sometimes that is just what you need!
Christina Nifong says
How fun. Love this! No Fifty Shades for me this Vday. But YES to Runners being the best Valentine’s! 🙂
Deborah Brooks says
We sure are! have a great weekend
ACKTIVE LIFE says
I will not be seeing 50 Shades…HA! I think for Valentine’s Day this year I would like to treat myself to something decadent and sweet and lots of kisses from my puppy. Keeping it simple!
Deborah Brooks says
decadent and sweet sounds perfect to me!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
So much fun! Lol! Runners really are the best!
Deborah Brooks says
Absolutely! Have a great weekend
Debbie says
This is so cute! Love it! Happy Valentine’s Day!
Runners have stamina, that’s for sure!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks you too!
Chaitali says
Ha, that was funny! We runners really are easy to shop for 🙂 As far as movies this weekend, I’m sticking with Lego Batman.
Deborah Brooks says
ha ha enjoy!
Marsha says
This is great! I’m definitely going to have to share this with my running club! lol!
Deborah Brooks says
Ah thanks! Have a great weekend
Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudy says
Ahem! You went there! Talk about making someone laugh.
I actually enjoyed the whole trilogy but have yet to see either movie.
My husband never seems to buy me anything from my suggestions on the blog!
As to why runners make the best lovers, I’m drawing a blank. Although we might just fit into the whole BDSM thing (at least in non-runners’ minds).
Deborah Brooks says
ha perhaps we do! I did like reading the books but did not care much for the first movie. My husband does not ever read my blog so there’s that! Have a great Valentine’s Day
[email protected] says
I will admit that I saw the first 50 shades movie, but I’m going to skip the next one…. one was enough for me….
Deborah Brooks says
I did like the book but the first movie was disappointing will probably skip it as well. Have a great weekend
Teresa says
This is fun and a little naughty …I love it! Yes, runners make great Valentine’s especially when your hubby is your BRF (like mine)!
Deborah Brooks says
Ah that’s so sweet!!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
HAHA this is too cute and so true!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks friend!
Kimberly Hatting says
This is fun, and SOOO true! I’d much rather have a race entry (or new shoes…yes, it’s THAT time again) over other stuff.
Deborah Brooks says
Yes we are easy to please and predictable 🙂
Mariangelica @ Chasing Littles says
Adorable list. really cute I will be sending this post to a runner friend!
Deborah Brooks says
Ah thanks for sharing! Have a great weekend
Annmarie says
What I really want for V-Day is to be able to get my long run in without freezing my buns off 😛 I’m gonna skip all the romantic stuff 😉
Deborah Brooks says
Good luck I hope you get exactly what you’d like 🙂
Michelle @ Running with Attitude says
Yes we runners are easy to shop for – I just pointed my husband towards the Skirt Sport site 😉
Deborah Brooks says
Smart!!
Rachel says
Hahaha, this is a hilarious — and TRUE! — list! Happy Val Day!
Deborah Brooks says
Right back at you!
Debbie @ Deb Runs says
You’re so clever; I love this!
Deborah Brooks says
Ah thanks friend!
Coco says
Hilarious.
How about: Runners don’t mind if you fartlek. 🙂
Deborah Brooks says
Ha ha I love that! Next year
Emily @Sinful Nutrition says
Haha, great post! Runner’s do Valentine’s Day better! 😀
Deborah Brooks says
We sure do!
Tee says
Love this! I’m the easiest person to shop for, my guy could literally bring me any kind of fitness thing or clothing and I’d be over the moon… I’m hoping for a trigger point foam roller (pink!) and/or a nice black zip up nike jacket. But I also ask for an adorable local made ring haha Not seeing the movie, I really didn’t enjoy the books and thought the first movie was awful, I couldn’t even finish it 🙊
Deborah Brooks says
I felt the same about the movie. Hope you get everything on your list and have a lovely Valentine’s Day
abbey sharp says
Omg this is so cute haha! No I’m not planning on seeing it this weekend!! But I can only imagine how busy the theatres will be!
Deborah Brooks says
I bet yes!
Mary Beth Jackson says
I love this post! I didn’t see the first movie- some things are better left in my head 🙂 And you know we can go the distance- so yes we make the best Valentines!
Deborah Brooks says
I found the books amusing at times but yes some things are better left to the imagination for sure
jill conyers says
50 Shades next weekend and I can’t wait. We’re definitely easy to shop for.
Have a great weekend Deborah!
Deborah Brooks says
Well I hope you enjoy it!
Chrissy @ Snacking in Sneakers says
These little memes are hilarious, I love them! I think for Valentine’s Day, I’d love to just get out and do something with my hubby and get a sitter for the little one. We don’t get out just the two of us much these days, so time together is what I’m hoping for more than anything else!
Deborah Brooks says
When you have little ones it’s so important to have couple time. I hope you can work it out!
dixya @food, pleasure, and health says
i’d totally be happy with someone paying for my race entry 😛
Deborah Brooks says
That would be nice indeed!
Jenn says
Super cute.
I’m going to see Lego Batman this weekend. I’ll probably watch 50 Shades when it comes out on cable, but I’m not paying theater prices for it LOL.
For Valentine’s Day, I get my entry into my 5th Space Coast Half Marathon. Super excited about that. 🙂
Runners are great Valentine’s because our hearts are always pumping and we are always up for something new!
Deborah Brooks says
Have fun at the movies it looks like a cute one! Glad you got into your half race too.
Kara @ Byte Sized Nutrition says
Haha what a fun post. And it’s true.. food and workout clothes are the way to my heart 🙂
Deborah Brooks says
Right there with you!
Esther says
Fun post!
What I want for Valentine’s Day is to be able to run again!! I miss it so much! Darn injuries.
Hope you have a great day!
Deborah Brooks says
OH been there! Hang in there Esther and wishing you a speedy recovery
Akaleistar says
I won’t be seeing 50 Shades, but I’ll definitely be eating carbs 🙂
Deborah Brooks says
Right there with you! Enjoy 🙂
Richard Friesen says
It is true that my wife is really easy to shop for. Just a rose and she will be happy all day. And I would say no to 50 shades. This movie is so not my type. I would rather to watch 50 First Dates.
Toni says
I think runners def make the best Valentines. We are actually running a Valentine’s 5K today.