Average US female runner?

Less than 24 hours until my birthday…I think it’s safe to say BIRTHDAY WEEKEND begins now!!! 

In honor of turning 30 a very middle of the road age for runners, I thought I would see how I measure up to the average female runner. Ever wonder how you compare? I can't say as though I really did but going through this made me realize that my running has really changed in the last year because I finally started cross training! I also feel pretty confident that I’m too crazy to be average.

This is the typical "core" runner. Core runners are active adult participants who tend to enter running events, train year-round, and purchase 2-4 running shoes each year (From RunningUSA and inspired by DirtRoadRunner)

Demographics:
Average Age: 38.5 - 30
63.2% Married  - You know Mr. BMX
78.2% College educated -  Bachelor of Journalism 
70.3% Earn a household income of $75,000+ - Yes we do.

Running History:
Average number of years running: 9.9 years  - 9 years
Average number of running events participated in during the last 12 months: 7.2 events  - 7 events
51.8% have completed 1 marathon or more in their lifetime -- 4 complete, 2 more on the way

Running Routine:
70.4% Run/Jog 4+ hours each week - Depending on the phase of training I would say this is avg year round
77.7% run 12 months a year - Amen, love all seasons 
Average number of days run per week: 4.0 - Used to be 7, now more like 5
Average number of miles run per week: 21.9 - Lowest mileage in ages my avg is 32
66.1% describe themselves as ‘Frequent/Fitness Runners’ - I’d rather go with passionate, obsessive or something like that :)

Running Preferences:
Favorite race distance is the Half-Marathon (39.0%)  - Agreed
Interested in entering next year: - I’ll be doing at least one of each
    Half-Marathon (77.0%)
    5K (57.3%)
    10K (56.0%)
    Marathon (43.3%)

Motivation:
Primary motivation to start running:
    For Exercise (25.0%)
    Weight Concerns (14.5%) - Definitely what got me moving initially
    Needed a New Challenge (9.3%)
Motivation to continue to run:
    Staying in Shape (76.8%)
    Staying Healthy (74.2%)
    Relieving Stress (64.4%)
    I would say those are all amazing reasons, but I lace up every day because I simply love it. I love how I feel proud of myself for every single run, no matter the pace…I love how strong I feel, I love well ok enough gushing… you get it.

Product Preferences:
Average number of running shoes purchased in last 12 months: 2.9 pairs --HA only 2.9, I’d say more like 10
Last running shoes purchased:
        ASICS (26.4%) 
        Brooks (16.6%) - 25%
        Saucony (14.2%) -- 50%, but how is Mizuno not on this list??

65.3% spent $90+ on their running shoes -- I have found some great places to shop and almost always get free shipping and my shoes for around $70 with discounts
47.9% purchased their running shoes at a specialty running store - Not in the last year
Favorite brands of running apparel: I love it all, really it’s becoming a bit crazy.
    Nike (64.8%)
    Under Armour (45.7%)
    Champion (34.3%)
    Adidas (30.7%)
80.4% spent $100+ on running apparel in the last 12 months -- umm yes easily 
59.6% purchased running apparel at a specialty running store -- Not as frequently because they are often higher

Health:
Average Weight: 137.6 lbs - 131 wow can’t believe I’m telling you that
Average Height: 65.01 inches - 68.75 inches
Average Body Mass Index (BMI): 22.9 - around 19
40.9% are content with their weight - My weight is fine, just want to drop the BF
42.3% are content with their fitness level - I’m always striving to be better, but I am amazed at where I am now

Anything surprise you about the average runner? Are you an average female runner? Really 2.9 shoes per year? Really?!
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Gratitude Journal
Aug 12
I am grateful for funny birthday cards
I am grateful for sweet birthday cards
I am grateful for emailed birthday cards
I am grateful for hand written birthday cards
I am grateful for gifts with birthday cards
hmmm notice a theme???