When finishing a run, usually that of distance, it is common for a runner to cough. This may be due to a dry throat and dehydration. Gets it's name from "Smoker's cough" although they aren't usually related.
by LAWLZATJ00 July 4, 2009
the thick, dry cough you get when you talk loud or try to laugh, and you can't stop. this happens usually after running for a long and hard time. this usually happens to track or cross country runners.
"hey bill, how'd your race go?"
"IT WENT GRE- *COUGH* *COUGH* *COUGH*!!!!"
"Oh no you have runners cough. haha!"
"HA H- *cough* *cough*
"IT WENT GRE- *COUGH* *COUGH* *COUGH*!!!!"
"Oh no you have runners cough. haha!"
"HA H- *cough* *cough*
by Chole Flemmington March 30, 2010