As always, I love the flexibility the RP rules create!
The second paragraph of the last rule is something I am trying to sort out a bit for myself. I enjoy going through training blocks and doing my own thing, but I also have found that I enjoy group runs. Whether it’s running with a friend or joining a weekend long run with a DC running club, I do enjoy those.
I’ve got a half marathon I’m training for at the end of this month, and then I’ll probably kick off my Philly Marathon training in late June. I might try and use those few weeks in between to get in some easy group long runs just to enjoy the communities I’ve been able to engage with in running.
One of the things about running I've always loved is the solitude. I'm never good running in groups but I have in the past had two running partners that have meant to world to me. One of which is a reason why I put my shoes on and get out there every day. For the most part I enjoy the time alone to work out my thoughts and feelings and plans. Running in groups is hard for me because I'm not competitive and groups FEEL competitive. When I feel like people are trying to compete with me I shut down and basically say "you win". I compete with myself enough. I guess I would say that I'm a runner not a racer.
That’s fair. I thankfully found a group of runners that have a range of performances and abilities, but I totally see how group runs can become competitive. It’s all about finding the right person/people when it makes sense. But, tomorrow, I’ll be off on my own for a 14-mile long run and I’m gonna enjoy the heck out of it!
"Give yourself some grace."
That's it right there.
As always, I love the flexibility the RP rules create!
The second paragraph of the last rule is something I am trying to sort out a bit for myself. I enjoy going through training blocks and doing my own thing, but I also have found that I enjoy group runs. Whether it’s running with a friend or joining a weekend long run with a DC running club, I do enjoy those.
I’ve got a half marathon I’m training for at the end of this month, and then I’ll probably kick off my Philly Marathon training in late June. I might try and use those few weeks in between to get in some easy group long runs just to enjoy the communities I’ve been able to engage with in running.
One of the things about running I've always loved is the solitude. I'm never good running in groups but I have in the past had two running partners that have meant to world to me. One of which is a reason why I put my shoes on and get out there every day. For the most part I enjoy the time alone to work out my thoughts and feelings and plans. Running in groups is hard for me because I'm not competitive and groups FEEL competitive. When I feel like people are trying to compete with me I shut down and basically say "you win". I compete with myself enough. I guess I would say that I'm a runner not a racer.
That’s fair. I thankfully found a group of runners that have a range of performances and abilities, but I totally see how group runs can become competitive. It’s all about finding the right person/people when it makes sense. But, tomorrow, I’ll be off on my own for a 14-mile long run and I’m gonna enjoy the heck out of it!
ENJOY IT!! We all find what we need!