2 mornings running solo is okay but 4 mornings alone is too much? Try 365 mornings alone a year and welcome to my world. Either I do things alone, or I don’t do them at all. I’m sure this is not what you meant, but just think about how your words might be “heard” by others with different circumstances. Just my two cents...Thanks guys! The first marathon wasn't so boring because I never knew what was next. Last year's would have been boring except I made a friend to stick it out with at around mile 7. If I was just doing Goofy I might be fine running solo, but 4 mornings alone can get OLD.
2 mornings running solo is okay but 4 mornings alone is too much? Try 365 mornings alone a year and welcome to my world. Either I do things alone, or I don’t do them at all. I’m sure this is not what you meant, but just think about how your words might be “heard” by others with different circumstances. Just my two cents...
Certainly didn't intend to turn this into anything other than talking about running 4 races in a row and getting a little bored.
I struggle with this. I train solo and that’s generally how I prefer to run my races so I can go at my own pace and not worry about anyone else. At the same time, I’m jealous of people with running buddies (especially those found on these boards) because my race will never be a shared experience. There’s something very communal about running long distances with someone and, oddly enough, it’s possible to feel alone surrounded by thousands of other runners.
Ultimately, I put it in the same category as pace, race strategy, etc. now matter how you get to the finish line, we all have something to be proud of.
I do my long runs with the same group of guys that I run races with. In general unless someone is going for a specific time we run together. At this point everyone has had a bad race so no one seems to have problem with slowing pace if someone is hurting. We train together so we like to finish together. The only exception is if someone wants to be left behind because they feel like just having the group around them is causing them to push themselves harder than they can take.
Running is a group is fine but you have to decide up front how you are going to handle it if someone is hurting or having an off day. I ran my 2nd WDW Marathon with a buddy. He was hurting towards the end and told me to go on without him. I wound up splitting off from him near Mexico in WS. I have always regretted that. Cutting a few minutes off my time is meaningless, and we didn’t get to finish together.
I won't...and I get it...I'm probably going to take a break after MW.[Shhh. Don’t tell anyone, but I think I’m getting a little Disney’d out. ]
Truth! And I'll add this: for those of us who normally run solo but agree to run with other/s for a race, it's critical that conversation and understanding takes place before race day re: expectations. I've been the one feeling left out and left behind when friends I started with ran faster than I expected - and we never discussed ahead of time whose pace we'd follow, what we'd do if someone couldn't keep up, etc. And I've also been the person on the other end, feeling badly because a friend started a race with me and felt rather put-out that I ran my own race and didn't slow down to stay with her - again, because neither of us clearly communicated our expectations ahead of time. It can be uncomfortable to be the one to bring it up, but do yourselves a favor and be that person. It can be handled gently - no need to say something like, "I'm not going to slow down to stay with you, just so you know." Something more like, "Hey, what's your plan for the race? Are you thinking of taking it easy and having fun, or are you going for a time goal?" is a kinder and more effective opening in my experience.Running is a group is fine but you have to decide up front how you are going to handle it if someone is hurting or having an off day.
Fine I’ll just run by myself then...I had the best time running with @Bree (and @rteetz for a bit) during Dopey. I think without Bree I would have definitely died during the Marathon. She pushed me and cheered for me and kept me going. During the other 3 races it was fun to just have someone there with me. And as an only solo runner during training, it was nice but weird to have someone there next to me. Hoping she wants to run with me again at W&D and during Dopey.
I had the best time running with @Bree (and @rteetz for a bit) during Dopey. I think without Bree I would have definitely died during the Marathon. She pushed me and cheered for me and kept me going. During the other 3 races it was fun to just have someone there with me. And as an only solo runner during training, it was nice but weird to have someone there next to me. Hoping she wants to run with me again at W&D and during Dopey.
Fine I’ll just run by myself then...
Dopey! Dopey! Dopey!Sounds like a plan, but I’m only running Goofy!!!!!!! Extra hotel nights even though I’m at Caribbean beach from keels offer adds up. Sigh....I know I’m gonna have FOMO. Ryan can run with us.
GOOD LORD CHILD. Fine. But you better get me a finish line Marg.Fine I’ll just run by myself then...
I'm not gonna pressure you. But I will be sad. Haha.Sounds like a plan, but I’m only running Goofy!!!!!!! Extra hotel nights even though I’m at Caribbean beach from keels offer adds up. Sigh....I know I’m gonna have FOMO. Ryan can run with us.
I can do thatGOOD LORD CHILD. Fine. But you better get me a finish line Marg.
Don't forget you need a better POT! I wish we were running that Milwaukee Half together this weekend!I can do that
Brewers half in September!Don't forget you need a better POT! I wish we were running that Milwaukee Half together this weekend!