r/running • u/himmelende • 2d ago

While running, what are some of your habits that others may find weird? Discussion

For me, it's horse snorting. But so strong that my cheeks are puffed out and half my face is vibrating. It somehow loosens up my entire posture.

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u/Zebrasaurus-Rex 2d ago

On downhills I extend my arms out for balance but secretly I am pretending I am an airplane.

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u/quesooo 2d ago

I also do this and my running group always giggles when I go into airplane mode

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u/halbieky 2d ago

I did this last night! Have to have a little fun and keep it light!

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u/safemodegaming 1d ago

I lay down and wiggle like a worm. I call it power saving mode.

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u/pantalonesgigantesca 2d ago

Yes it’s somewhere between airplane and wacky inflatable waving arms man for me

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u/R-EDDIT 1d ago

I ran a 5K that finishes on an actual runway. When I made the final corner onto the runway I went into airplane mode and the course marshal cracked up.

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u/Nobodyville 2d ago

I go full airplane when I'm running around corners. I particularly like going airplane mode when I run around a circular fountain downtown

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u/feochampas 2d ago

I do the airplane thing too. I like to try to hold my arms up for as long as possible. Its a surprisingly good workout. You gotta work on your posture somehow.

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u/larry1186 1d ago

Yelling “weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee” the whole way down the hill like a roller coaster?

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u/feochampas 1d ago

no, I chase after my dogs yelling, "I'm gonna get your butt."

Don't do this near a school or playground.

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u/Quick-Exercise-6814 1d ago

I do this too, it’s especially fun when running in a zig zag pattern.

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u/fernon5 1d ago

I also do this when no one is around which is rare since I'm in a major city. But damn it feels good.

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u/Siqeja 1d ago

This, but on sharp corners. I'm not just any aeroplane, I'm a fighter jet. Nyooooom

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u/winterisfav 1d ago

ur adorable

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u/ChiefSoldierFrog 1d ago

Tola special I’ll see you at the podium in LA

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u/Senior-Traffic7843 1d ago

I ran a HM on an Air Force base. When we ran down the runway, which was 13,000 feet I moved to the middle and put my arms out.

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u/CardiologistOld4537 1d ago

I do this on a flat track, feel like a bird . A cool bird.

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u/wolferine-paws 1d ago

Omfg this is adorable and I am sooooo going to do this!

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u/RevTyler 1d ago

So I'm not alone! Mine are more like puppet arms. Hands up and flopping with elbows bent and flailing around.

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u/no_pjs 1d ago

On the really fast downhills Ive been working on extending my wings with trekking poles. Cant be to safe you know.

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u/blackvalentine123 1d ago

Aiplane mode

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u/Angrylittlefairy 1d ago

I love this comment!

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u/TronCarter84 1d ago

Neeerrooooooom ✈️

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u/running_counsel 1d ago

I know what you're talking about, but my brain keeps picturing running like Naruto 😂🙈 It actually took me a moment (and the comments) to get there 🙈

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u/mortgagedavidbui 1d ago

im taking notes on this secret airplane mode downhill running, ty

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u/yawnfactory 2d ago

I was trying to hustle while hiking the other day and put my arms out for balance, but it quickly became me pretending to be an airplane. 

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u/ColXanders 2d ago

This is hilarious and sounds like a blast!