Since I joined the running club, I've been running more and more miles with other people. And I'm becoming addicted to it.
I enjoy the conversations that happen. I enjoy the places that they take me. I enjoy sharing something that I love so much with someone who enjoys it just as much. I enjoy knowing that other people feel the same way I do. That they have similar experiences. I love the closeness you feel after completing a difficult run together.
Last week, I had my highest mileage week ever. This might be a contributing factor as to why I've been MIA for over a week. I ran the majority of those miles with other people. On Monday, I ran 7 with a friend through the redwoods. On Thursday, I ran 8 in the rain, along the beach while watching a beautiful sunset. On Friday, I ran 5 easy miles around the park. And on Saturday, I did mile repeats with two amazing running friends.
I didn't get pictures of any of these runs, mostly because I refuse to take my phone while running with people. I don't need to stop and take pictures. I need to enjoy the run and enjoy my company. I need to take in the beauty of where I live through my own eyes and not through the lens of a camera.
Today, I did a solo run. I simply ran from work around town. As much as I loved running alone and clearing my head, I missed having someone next to me. Someone to push me when I wanted to stop. Someone to laugh with when I almost got run over by a bicyclist (on the sidewalk). Someone to tell me to slow down when I got a terrible side stitch. I think it's safe to say that I prefer running with other people now that I've had a taste of it.
I love the running community and I am so glad that I've become more involved in my local one.
Do you prefer running alone or with others?
I LOVE running with people but if I do it too often, I almost get scared to run alone. I really need to balance how often I run with people. But I do love running with others for my long runs, especially! I love that you're having so much success in your running!!
ReplyDeleteI love that YOU are having so much success in your running. I cannot wait until your marathon recap!
DeleteUnfortunately the majority of my running is done alone. On a rare occasion I can run with someone at a close pace but many of my friends are crazy fast including my husband!
ReplyDeleteOne of my running friends is extremely fast. Luckily, he likes to do most of his runs at a slower (my) pace. I think we would make great running partners. You run at exactly my paces. Come to California!
DeleteI am glad you have some new pals to run with! I used to do all my long runs with friends but dang I haven't run with another person in a LONG time. I miss it. Though I do like being by myself to clear my head, just like you!
ReplyDeleteI would totally run with you if you lived a little closer than half way across the country. I think I may have to come visit!
DeleteI love both. When and what I run with others depends on how our paces match up. I do most of my speed workouts solo or with Matt and then the easy/long runs with other people, since many of my running buddies are slower. I've got one buddy that's very similar in pace, it's cool how we push each other a little bit in different ways (I'm more of a climber, she's better on downhills).
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're one of my running pals! We should run together again soon. :)
I'm glad you're one of my running pals too! We should definitely run together soon. I enjoy your company!!!
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