Joined a running group...

[Decker]

After running on my own for close to a year now, I joined a casual weekly running group via the local MEC shop. Very nice group of people and a rather fast group too. I got my 10K PB of 1:02 today just trying to keep up with them! That is four minutes faster than my 10K race back in November! We did about 11.5 KM in total. Was a good cross-section of experienced runners and less experienced people like myself. I think I may have been the oldest one there (certainly the greyest one 🙂). Will definitely be joining again next week.

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

Nice! That will be a new experience, running with others regularly. Sounds speedy and will increase your pace like you'd mentioned wanting to do in the past (now that you've got the HM distance in your back pocket 😉).

[Decker in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Yes its definitely a new experience running with a fast, young group. On my own it was easier to talk myself into slowing down. I really don’t know if I can keep the faster paces as the distances increase. Maybe over time. Interestingly, the heart zone for this run was almost all 4, with me chatting away to another runner the whole time. Normally I am moving into the 5 zone quite a bit on my own. Weird.

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to Decker]

It'll be nice letting someone else figure out the run and route for a change. Maybe they'll do some different type of runs, like Sandyscroll experienced, which could open up a whole new world of training. Regardless, sounds like a fun change as long as all the runs aren't a stretch speed wise.

[Decker in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Definitely looking forward to some of the ravine runs they have planned. This morn was too wet down there, so I had to laugh when we wound up running through the same cemetery I run every week. Every week is different from what I’m told, so it should be fun.

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to Decker]

Oooh, ravine runs.... sounds awesome! Enjoy!

[davelinks Graduate10]

Sounds good!😊

[Decker in reply to davelinks]

Yep it was a nice group of people which helped alot.

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

That’s so good, loads of people benefit from a running group. I tried it once and lasted two weeks 🙁

[Decker in reply to ju-ju-]

Haha, I’ve been a lone runner for so long it was very strange. But these were some really nice, down to earth people which made all the difference. And its a very casual meetup too with no real rules either, which I like

[ju-ju- Graduate10 in reply to Decker]

Sounds perfect....

[Sandyscroll Graduate10]

Sounds great Decker! As SaskAlliecat says, it added lots of variety to my running when I joined the club. The speed they run at and the fact that they chat constantly all through the run were the 2 things I found different too. My new goal, rather than being a pace or distance, was to be able to chat effortlessly and run at the same time! Enjoy, and don't forget to share some of your club run stories with us. 😀

[Decker in reply to Sandyscroll]

Yes, agreed on all points here Sandyscroll. Also very inspirational to be running alongside ultra marathoners and people training for iron mans Hopefully I’ll be able to keep up in the coming weeks 🙂

[Anniemurph Graduate10]

That's great, it will challenge you and bring you along even more! They will know different routes and they may well incorporate different types of runs and exercises. Excellent - enjoy!

[Decker in reply to Anniemurph]

Thanks Annie, yes-they seem to try different things each week. Congrats on getting round your race too. I am looking forward to your report!

[Beccym Graduate10]

I love my running group

[Decker in reply to Beccym]

Ive only been to one session but I have a lot of respect for the people I’ve met so far.

[Beccym Graduate10 in reply to Decker]

My group got me round today,ran with one guy for 10 miles and we had group of volunteers that cheered us round. It is fab running with others

[Decker in reply to Beccym]

Wow that is great support!