I'm willing to help in any way possible....BUT...here's the thing--I started following you when I was training for a 1/2 marathon--and then years of back issues caused me to be a runner wishing to run again but never quite making it happen. (Although I can do lots of miles--as in 20 something at a time--but not running--my back despises the pounding.) I continued following you because of the way you wove the important threads of life--of what it means to be human--into your posts--and because you are a FANTASTIC writer. What I don't know is what your "true running" audience is--or what the demographics are--in other words--are 90% of your subscribers still racing/training? Or....? Is there a survey you can do? Or do you already know? So I may not be a good representative sample. (In other words, my opinion may not matter!) But what I love is the connections you make between running/training/health and life--and the personal stories you share.
I’m willing to to chat as well….although I’m no longer running 1/2 marathons, I’m still vested in this newsletter. As I’ve said before, the pounding on the roads is not friendly to me anymore so I transitioned to trails. With one successful 50K trail run under my belt, I’m hooked! I’ve signed up for. 30K and a 50K next year😜. I think a survey would be good to get flavor of where people are in their running whether they have slowed down, walk now, or bike. Activity is activity in my mind!
I would be willing to discuss the newsletter and running with you, although I still consider myself a newbie that has a lot to learn. And that is why I appreciate your newsletter.
I think it's a great idea and I would like to be involved. After almost 50 years of running, I believe everyone (newbie to long time runner) has something to contribute - either from trial and error, coaches, or running friends. Also, one shoe does not fit everyone - what works for me may not work for someone else, but with interchange we can listen to others and evaluate to see if it works for us.
....you might consider being a clearing house for those with similar goals who can contact each other off line and virtually run together.
I'm willing to help in any way possible....BUT...here's the thing--I started following you when I was training for a 1/2 marathon--and then years of back issues caused me to be a runner wishing to run again but never quite making it happen. (Although I can do lots of miles--as in 20 something at a time--but not running--my back despises the pounding.) I continued following you because of the way you wove the important threads of life--of what it means to be human--into your posts--and because you are a FANTASTIC writer. What I don't know is what your "true running" audience is--or what the demographics are--in other words--are 90% of your subscribers still racing/training? Or....? Is there a survey you can do? Or do you already know? So I may not be a good representative sample. (In other words, my opinion may not matter!) But what I love is the connections you make between running/training/health and life--and the personal stories you share.
This is a great point, Diana! I honestly don't know -- maybe a survey is a better way to get this info. And thank you for all of this 🙏
For those of us who might be looking for a "training buddy" & accountability
Count me in! Really looking forward to one-on-one with a fellow runner and writer.
Awesome, Jennie! I'll reach out to you via Substack's direct messaging. Looking forward to it!
I’m willing to to chat as well….although I’m no longer running 1/2 marathons, I’m still vested in this newsletter. As I’ve said before, the pounding on the roads is not friendly to me anymore so I transitioned to trails. With one successful 50K trail run under my belt, I’m hooked! I’ve signed up for. 30K and a 50K next year😜. I think a survey would be good to get flavor of where people are in their running whether they have slowed down, walk now, or bike. Activity is activity in my mind!
This is really awesome, Karen! (And thanks for sticking around!)
I would be willing to discuss the newsletter and running with you, although I still consider myself a newbie that has a lot to learn. And that is why I appreciate your newsletter.
I think it's a great idea and I would like to be involved. After almost 50 years of running, I believe everyone (newbie to long time runner) has something to contribute - either from trial and error, coaches, or running friends. Also, one shoe does not fit everyone - what works for me may not work for someone else, but with interchange we can listen to others and evaluate to see if it works for us.