So grateful for HU, it's like running with friends

[Runnf]

Just had a moment of imagining life without HU, and can't imagine I would have got this far without the community it gives me.

I'm pottering around the house getting ready for my longest run so far (6 miles) and in between my prep I'm readings posts here like having a chat. Cup of coffee & a browse of posts about cold weather. Some stretches while reading people's run reports. Waiting for my breakfast to go down while flipping between the c25k & marathon forums to admire where people are in their journey & reassure myself I can get to my own goals.

It's so brilliant! We are so lucky! ☺️

Now, where's my buff, its parky out today...❄️

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

That’s just it exactly isn’t it? enjoy your run 🏃‍♂️ today, it’s dry and bright here but i have to shop then go to work so won’t be running today,

[Runnf Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Glad to read your run report & see that you managed to get out during your busy week ☺️

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Runnf]

Busy is good but sometimes it’s nice to relax or go for a longer run

[CBDB Graduate10]

😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰☺️☺️☺️☺️

Yes, I feel exactly the same, and as I am on the injury couch and not running, it even still keeps me feeling as part of the community. 👍🏽🏃‍♀️🦶😀🦶

And so thank you for posting this lovely thought! Part of the gorgeous goodness! 🙏🙏

[Runnf Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

Thank you, glad to see from your recent posts that you're recovering. Not too much longer on the IC perhaps. And thanks, too, for your posts on slow running. I've found them interesting & helpful.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

I agree 100% Runnf. HU is everything as far as running is concerned. When I say I’m going to do something on here, it’s as good as done. I can’t possibly let my VRBs down.

You’re right, we’re very lucky to have it. A sport I used to do had a famous forum and I barely ever participated in it - some quite nasty stuff was said and it was uber competitive. So different to HU. ❤️

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

You’re so right Runnf - I can’t run at the moment but reading everyone’s posts is keeping me motivated. When the time comes, I’ll be posting about my ‘come back’ journey (I hope!) which will hopefully motivate someone else! Thank you HU!

[Runnf Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Hope you are able to return to running soon, but no rush, we'll be here ready for your run report whenever it happens! 😊

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Runnf]

Thanks Runnf!

[damienair Administrator]

Absolutely agree. This is a wonderful place of positivity and passion. Everyone is just so lovely, I’ve had the pleasure to meet some of the wonderful people here when I did a parkrun in Bristol 2 years ago. This is a very special place.

[Runnf Graduate10 in reply to damienair]

"Positivity & passion" - yes, that's exactly it!

[Hidden]

I feel the same, without this community I don't know whether I would have gotten where I am now. I don't even know if I would still be running!!

[Runnf Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

I tried running a few times in the 90s & 00s & didn't keep it up, or have any clue what I was doing or how to improve. It's been so different this time around, god bless the internet 😆

[Fionamags Graduate10]

Totally agree with you - this forum is amazing! Enjoy your run.

[Runnf Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

Thank you. Late reply but yes I did enjoy my run ☺️

[Week7 Graduate10]

You've said it all! Nothing else to say except looking forward to reading the next posts!