Sometimes it's nice to turn up your tunes or just completely space out on a solo run, but I find it's much easier to make it through your workout with friends. I was thrilled to have the company of two of my friends on my run this morning...both very talented ultra-runners. My goal was to keep them talking so that I could manage my breathing around the 7 mile loop. I have ran with the same group of people since 2010 (and some longer than that) - these guys are hardcore. They all regularly run 50-100 mile races and they have managed to stay "consistent" throughout the time that I have known them. They are not only great people, they are also all really great runners. It has always been my school of thought that if you want to be a better runner (whatever that means for you: faster, longer, etc.) then run with people who are better runners than you. If you don't have any friends who run, join a group. It is definitely worth the expense -- you will meet friends, have people available 24/7 who are actually interested in things like PRs, nutrition, socks, best shoes, chaffing, etc., and more importantly you have accountability. As I ran with my friends this morning I made my attempts to convince them that I was re-committed to showing up for our runs. The sarcasm oozed out of their responses to me; but I get that - you have to EARN your way back into a group like mine. I'm up for the challenge! So, go call up your friends, make new friends or if all else fails - buy some by joining a group!
Grand Canyon R2R2R
(sadly my buddies this morning not pictured here)
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