Comments on: Don’t go it alone

By: redtamberine

redtamberine — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:50:09 +0000

I have benefitted from both group and solitary running. Running in groups has really helped me on days when I needed the extra boost to get out the door, when I knew I could have easily had an excuse to skip it. It has also been a great way to meet people, develop friendships, and be challenged to make goals for myself. On the other hand, I need those solitary runs, with time and space to myself..to think…or NOT think…or have to talk. I like going at my own pace, enjoying the act of running, paying attention to my body…without every run being about competition or having to keep up with someone else.

By: Megan Kretz

Megan Kretz — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:59:39 +0000

Kashmir – I love Above the Law! I work in the industry, so it’s a great (and entertaining) resource. Also – I think that more people should have “running meetings”, so much healthier than sitting in a conference for hours!
-Megan

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By: Kashmir Hill

Kashmir Hill — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:22:39 +0000

I love group runs. On the other blog I write for, my editor and I have started a running group with our readers, who are mainly lawyers. It’s a great way to make a real world connection with the people reading our stuff. But we promised them in advanced that all conversations during runs are off the record!

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By: Megan Kretz

Megan Kretz — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:55:26 +0000

I have found this to be so true! I tend to do things by myself, and running was no exception for a long time. But since I’ve met a group to run with, running just seems like so much more fun. Even when I’m by myself, I’m motivated to train harder so I’ll run better when I’m with the group.

-Matt