Today I ran with Nicky. She is a beginner with high hopes and lofty ambitions—I remember those days with sweet fondness. But unlike me, Nicky is brave. When I was in her newbie shoes, I would have never set foot out with a seasoned runner. I was too shy that I wasn’t already a pro, and I was terrified that I might be pushed into running harder, God forbid! But eventually I did it. Eventually I mustered up some long lost courage and even created an event on facebook for gym friends who wanted to hook up and run. Nine people showed up! In true Kindergarten fashioned, we introduced ourselves and announced our mile time. We then broke into groups and RAN! I ran with Kimmy A. who is much faster than I am, but she was willing to run with me at a 9 minute mile pace. And to my great horror—SHE PUSHED ME INTO RUNNING HARDER! I will always be thankful. I had such a runner’s high that I could effortlessly convince a crack addict to give up the blow and just RUN!
There’s just something about getting out of your comfort zone. There is just something about running faster.
What about you? Do you prefer to run in groups or alone?
~Kimberley
Today’s Run: 2 miles outdoors with Nicky. 12 minute mile pace. 2.2 miles treadmill beginning at 6.0 miles/hour and increasing speed every quarter mile. Fun, fun, fun!!!
I mostly like to run with my husband because he can talk me into pushing myself harder but if I hit the wall and blow up I know he will not make fun.
ReplyDeleteI prefer running by myself. Being a mother of three and working as a nurse, this really is the only time I have to enjoy my own thoughts without interruptions.
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