I am only a solitary runner, not necessarily by choice. I have a marathon this weekend that i was honestly not looking forward to. I am overweight and i know it is going to SUCK and be slow. This was the pep talk i need Terrell. I am now looking forward to it and all the people i could meet. Thanks as always. You the man.
Thanks for that link. I need new running buddies. So hard to run for more than an hour lately.
I’d love a meet up race to do together!! For 2022, I’m signed up for the Cruel Jewel in Georgia, Martha Stewart’s vineyard in Massachusetts, Woolly Hollow half (again) in Arkansas, Indy 500 in Indiana, Runs with Scissors in Colorado, Free State trail here in Kansas, Orca in Washington, and a few more in Texas. It’s about time we get together as a group for a race. Perhaps we could even have t-shirts made for all of us for a small fee. Excuse me if I’m running with this (pun intended) but I love the idea!
You already know what I think Terrell! Love to get together on a group run with the folks here! Like I said before, Monterey is coming up, but there are jillions more that may be better and more accessible to others. . .
While I will agree that there is something special about gathering with a group of people who do not think it’s weird to run double digit miles; I cherish the time I spend pounding the streets at dawn by myself. That is what keeps me going back. As for a gathering to run just let me know when and where!
I got into a great (and growing) group in Jacksonville called Moms on the Run. I didn’t know a soul when I moved here and now I have 50+ wonderful friends, some of whom I’ve grown so close to. Having that group support and accountability means that runs are our social time, happy hour(s) and are not to be missed. I can’t underestimate their impact on how much I enjoy life in my adopted city. Run friends are everything!
You always have the right words for me.........I am having an MRI Monday to see what is going on with my knee........(it felt like it was hit by a lightening bolt while trying to push my self a little to increase my pace for a 15K.)......until we can see what is going on the Doc is just assuming a tear in the meniscus.......I have been unable to run since Dec. 1 and I am already dreading the chance to get back on my feet.......although yesterday was a day that I would have bundled up, grabbed my insulated running shoes and the dog and lived for the moment. But then I thought am I really going to get the will back..........I know it is something I need and I have a Doc who has agreed that she wants to do all possible to get me back to being a runner (I use that term loosely as my speeds are slow after an accident last year.......thus the reason to try to push in prep for the 15K.) You are always an inspiration and there is always truth in your words........I love the follow up as it also seems to bring more experience to encourage or warn of possible pitfalls. Thank you for putting this together.......for those of us that run alone......this is our group!!! Thank you for that!!!
First of all, loved the story of Dave Vogel in Words to Run By. So inspiring!!!
Secondly, I would love to participate in a group run. I am signed up for the Marine Corps Marathon. This will be the third year I attempt to run it (last two were cancelled). I don't know the exact date yet, but they always run it the last Sunday of October, so I am assuming 10/30. since I live in California and the MCM is held in DC, I plan to make a vacation of it and stop in Pennsylvania and New York, so I will be over there until the first or second week of November. I could try to be back in time for the Monterey Bay Half. Just gotta know with plenty of time to plan accordingly.
Thx Terrell. While I've been good about the "doing", I, like everyone else, have generally busy lives and this simply reminds why I both like to, and need to, get out and run! It's appreciated...
Crazy timing…I had a torn meniscus fixed last week! No running for three weeks. Could’ve been worse! Made sure to get one last run in for the year first!
I am only a solitary runner, not necessarily by choice. I have a marathon this weekend that i was honestly not looking forward to. I am overweight and i know it is going to SUCK and be slow. This was the pep talk i need Terrell. I am now looking forward to it and all the people i could meet. Thanks as always. You the man.
Thanks for that link. I need new running buddies. So hard to run for more than an hour lately.
I’d love a meet up race to do together!! For 2022, I’m signed up for the Cruel Jewel in Georgia, Martha Stewart’s vineyard in Massachusetts, Woolly Hollow half (again) in Arkansas, Indy 500 in Indiana, Runs with Scissors in Colorado, Free State trail here in Kansas, Orca in Washington, and a few more in Texas. It’s about time we get together as a group for a race. Perhaps we could even have t-shirts made for all of us for a small fee. Excuse me if I’m running with this (pun intended) but I love the idea!
Sounds like a great idea! I’m all on board for a meet up race
You already know what I think Terrell! Love to get together on a group run with the folks here! Like I said before, Monterey is coming up, but there are jillions more that may be better and more accessible to others. . .
While I will agree that there is something special about gathering with a group of people who do not think it’s weird to run double digit miles; I cherish the time I spend pounding the streets at dawn by myself. That is what keeps me going back. As for a gathering to run just let me know when and where!
I got into a great (and growing) group in Jacksonville called Moms on the Run. I didn’t know a soul when I moved here and now I have 50+ wonderful friends, some of whom I’ve grown so close to. Having that group support and accountability means that runs are our social time, happy hour(s) and are not to be missed. I can’t underestimate their impact on how much I enjoy life in my adopted city. Run friends are everything!
You always have the right words for me.........I am having an MRI Monday to see what is going on with my knee........(it felt like it was hit by a lightening bolt while trying to push my self a little to increase my pace for a 15K.)......until we can see what is going on the Doc is just assuming a tear in the meniscus.......I have been unable to run since Dec. 1 and I am already dreading the chance to get back on my feet.......although yesterday was a day that I would have bundled up, grabbed my insulated running shoes and the dog and lived for the moment. But then I thought am I really going to get the will back..........I know it is something I need and I have a Doc who has agreed that she wants to do all possible to get me back to being a runner (I use that term loosely as my speeds are slow after an accident last year.......thus the reason to try to push in prep for the 15K.) You are always an inspiration and there is always truth in your words........I love the follow up as it also seems to bring more experience to encourage or warn of possible pitfalls. Thank you for putting this together.......for those of us that run alone......this is our group!!! Thank you for that!!!
Fast alone, further together. It's amazing how much we can accomplish when we have a supportive wellness circle of friends!
First of all, loved the story of Dave Vogel in Words to Run By. So inspiring!!!
Secondly, I would love to participate in a group run. I am signed up for the Marine Corps Marathon. This will be the third year I attempt to run it (last two were cancelled). I don't know the exact date yet, but they always run it the last Sunday of October, so I am assuming 10/30. since I live in California and the MCM is held in DC, I plan to make a vacation of it and stop in Pennsylvania and New York, so I will be over there until the first or second week of November. I could try to be back in time for the Monterey Bay Half. Just gotta know with plenty of time to plan accordingly.
Thx Terrell. While I've been good about the "doing", I, like everyone else, have generally busy lives and this simply reminds why I both like to, and need to, get out and run! It's appreciated...
Crazy timing…I had a torn meniscus fixed last week! No running for three weeks. Could’ve been worse! Made sure to get one last run in for the year first!