Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Tuesdays on the Run: Running Solo

Do you run with a group, with a partner, or by yourself?  That is the topic of today's Tuesdays on the Run link-up, so let's get right to it!
Tuesdays on the Run
Thanks to Erika, Patty, and April for the link-up!  Head over to their blogs to see what others are saying about running solo vs. in groups.

I am a solo runner.  As much of a fan of accountability I am, running with others has just never been my thing.  I have run with others before, but here's why i enjoy running solo.

-Running is my "me" time.
I enjoy the alone time while I run.  It helps me shake out any stress and gives me some time with my thoughts.  That time to myself is really helpful to me most days, and I wouldn't have that when running with others!

-I don't know many people that run at my pace.
Everyone I know is faster than me, so I don't run with friends because I don't want to slow them down. They all say it's not a big deal, but I know I would still feel bad knowing that our run wouldn't be what they were used to.  If I knew people who run at my pace, I think I'd be more likely to run with others.

 -I like to compete with myself.
Not being the fastest runner on the planet, I like to push myself by trying to beat my own times.  It's easier to set individual goals and work toward them while running solo.

-I've never really put forth the effort to run with a group.
Honestly, one of the reasons I run solo is I've never tried joining a running club or grouop!  I think this will change, though, thanks to joining a few different running-related Facebook groups in my area.  I think it'd be a great way for me to make some friends, so I'm keeping an eye on the events to see what I can join!

Question for you:  Do you run with a group or solo?  Why do you do what you do?

14 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 16, 2015 at 8:03 AM

    To me you would be fast, but I have the same problem - although I lime to run with other people. I run with Darlene at http://myfirst5k.wordpress.com sometimes & she's waaaay faster than I am. And older!

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    1. AmyJune 16, 2015 at 9:54 PM

      That's great that you have a running buddy that you enjoy running with :)

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  2. Janelle @ Run With No RegretsJune 16, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    I don't think there's anything wrong with enjoying to run solo! I think sometimes I have my best runs when it's just me. Groups can be nice but sometimes a bit distracting. Running solo helps me focus at least!

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    1. AmyJune 16, 2015 at 9:55 PM

      Oh I enjoy running solo :) I'm sure groups can be distracting--hard to focus on you with so much else going on!

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  3. UnknownJune 16, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    I run into the same thing as you - it's been very difficult for me to find people that run at my pace (slower). I have found though that being in my head and alone time on the really long runs doesn't always work so well for me. I'm flirting with the idea of making my hubby ride his bike beside me while I run just so I have someone out there with me! LOL

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    1. AmyJune 16, 2015 at 9:57 PM

      The biking is a good idea!! My hubby said he'd run with me next time I did 8 miles so he can see if he can run for that far LOL

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  4. Wendy at Taking the Long Way HomeJune 16, 2015 at 9:01 PM

    I like my solo runs! It's the only time of day I'm alone!

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    1. AmyJune 16, 2015 at 9:57 PM

      That's about the way things are for me now with an infant!

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  5. Fairytales and FitnessJune 16, 2015 at 9:58 PM

    I usually run solo because of the exact reasons you mentioned. I like to run at my own pace andd not feel like I am slowing others down! -M

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  6. UnknownJune 17, 2015 at 7:54 AM

    I was always worried about running with other people because I am slow but I'm lucky to have found some people at a similar pace. We'll often start together and chat for a while then, once we hit our own paces, we go it alone and meet up at the end - the best of both worlds that way!

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  7. MCM MamaJune 17, 2015 at 1:32 PM

    Those are the reasons I tend not to do group runs, but I love the occasional ones that I do. I'm just too lazy to get there LOL.

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    1. AmyJune 18, 2015 at 10:02 AM

      I hear ya with the laziness to get there :) So much easier to just head out your own door and run!

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