tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post4301591602845798888..comments2024-03-18T11:34:06.918-05:00Comments on Running on the Fly: Running with Friends has it's Benefits Kim at Running on the Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-33457023968013729192021-04-18T21:33:15.574-05:002021-04-18T21:33:15.574-05:00I am a solo runner. I enjoy it as my time to decom...I am a solo runner. I enjoy it as my time to decompress and fill my cup before a day of balancing work and motherhood! Laura Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12733300278691735528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-75590032960509346292021-04-14T20:24:45.606-05:002021-04-14T20:24:45.606-05:00If it ain't broke, don't fix it ;-)If it ain't broke, don't fix it ;-) Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-87832265085615577052021-04-14T20:24:17.713-05:002021-04-14T20:24:17.713-05:00A run club would be a fun way to mix things up! We...A run club would be a fun way to mix things up! We've done some group runs, and they're a lot of fun.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-55536997863859145452021-04-14T20:23:08.991-05:002021-04-14T20:23:08.991-05:00There's benefits to both running with friends,...There's benefits to both running with friends, as well as running solo. I'm a fan of doing both ;-) Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-73390779572663464592021-04-14T20:22:23.287-05:002021-04-14T20:22:23.287-05:00Alone time is awesome, too! I love running with Ba...Alone time is awesome, too! I love running with Barb (and others), but I do like doing some of my runs on my own (and I'm pretty sure she'd agree LOL).Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-9305147432689245942021-04-14T20:04:43.986-05:002021-04-14T20:04:43.986-05:00I am a solo runner. Nothing wrong with running wi...I am a solo runner. Nothing wrong with running with others but I just feel more comfortable running alone. Perhaps that I am just used to it. Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-18171178771201096542021-04-14T18:12:16.933-05:002021-04-14T18:12:16.933-05:00I prefer to run alone but that might be because I’...I prefer to run alone but that might be because I’ve done it that way for so long. I’ve been looking into a run club though to change it up a little.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03658663675119298857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-34483489916346164882021-04-14T17:57:04.515-05:002021-04-14T17:57:04.515-05:00Running with friends is the best! I run so often w...Running with friends is the best! I run so often with people and I can't imagine doing it without them. I CAN run by myself, but... why?Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-78333525732390774252021-04-14T16:33:02.339-05:002021-04-14T16:33:02.339-05:00You make a compelling case to run with friends, Ki...You make a compelling case to run with friends, Kim! How lucky you are to have Barb! I've run a handful of times with the Caveman alas I do not enjoy it. I really like my alone time. Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843904545493985865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-86980417381475370512021-04-14T13:15:05.744-05:002021-04-14T13:15:05.744-05:00I have not done very many group runs, but Barb and...I have not done very many group runs, but Barb and I run together every week (often times, twice). Group runs bring another fun dynamic to the table!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-65609275260517090942021-04-14T13:13:55.007-05:002021-04-14T13:13:55.007-05:00I think a lot of us got a good dose of solo runs t...I think a lot of us got a good dose of solo runs this past year. Barb and I were able to keep up our routine, albeit with a few more cautionary measures. I still got out for a few solo runs each week, though. For myself, I crave variety in my runs whether it's distance, speed-training, short runs, long runs, alone or with a friend. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-78686915314519928382021-04-14T13:10:54.494-05:002021-04-14T13:10:54.494-05:00So true! The miles go a lot faster when there'...So true! The miles go a lot faster when there's "entertainment" along the way ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-88501111624989929802021-04-14T13:10:23.404-05:002021-04-14T13:10:23.404-05:00It can get stressful running with others, I totall...It can get stressful running with others, I totally get that!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-33318165455917983532021-04-14T13:09:53.159-05:002021-04-14T13:09:53.159-05:00It took me awhile to get comfortable running with ...It took me awhile to get comfortable running with others, but now I love it. That said, solo runs are still a big part of my running as well. It's great that we get to choose how to run and with whom ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-78524287016296757102021-04-14T13:08:12.690-05:002021-04-14T13:08:12.690-05:00It's fun to chit chat while running ;-) The mi...It's fun to chit chat while running ;-) The miles really go so much faster. Also, if I'm running with someone else, the odds are good we'll be taking a different route. Nothing wrong with mixing up the routine!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-32197199056764709312021-04-14T13:06:19.473-05:002021-04-14T13:06:19.473-05:00That's the beauty...we all get to do this runn...That's the beauty...we all get to do this running gig on our own terms ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-21853965496743695032021-04-14T10:30:19.093-05:002021-04-14T10:30:19.093-05:00I do almost all my runs alone- very rarely my husb...I do almost all my runs alone- very rarely my husband and I will run together, but our schedules (and paces) don't usually match up. For the most part I love running alone (I listen to a lot of podcasts!) but I do agree that there are times when it would be nice to be in a group, for safety issues. Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08118496863906264340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-81906339276637037562021-04-14T09:02:33.194-05:002021-04-14T09:02:33.194-05:00The pandemic has really shown me that solo long ru...The pandemic has really shown me that solo long runs are very possible! LOL! But having said that, I really do miss running with friends - those long epic conversations about nothing and so much! The motivation to get to the start and to finish... the fact the run goes by so much faster. And the safety as well - yesterday it got dark a lot sooner than I expected and I was very nervous at the end, something I wouldn't have felt with a friend. The Gaborone Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15951125773361296619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-88385588299927475662021-04-13T19:39:17.231-05:002021-04-13T19:39:17.231-05:00Though I'm mostly a solo runner, nothing beats...Though I'm mostly a solo runner, nothing beats running with friends. The miles go by so fast.Birchwood Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01504702778025456387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-70385603700351528392021-04-13T18:20:17.472-05:002021-04-13T18:20:17.472-05:00I do most of my runs alone (or with Grayson and so...I do most of my runs alone (or with Grayson and sometimes Rob). I really like running alone! I feel like if I ran with other people it would stress me out. Lisa @ Mile by Milehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12739298325369206085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-52384358827181711942021-04-13T18:11:09.551-05:002021-04-13T18:11:09.551-05:00I just cannot run with other people-- I like to do...I just cannot run with other people-- I like to do it on my own. Which is probably one of the reasons why I do not do many in-person races and why I love virtual. :)Angie @ North Trail & Tailshttp://angiebaer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-77607721765645072102021-04-13T16:43:54.772-05:002021-04-13T16:43:54.772-05:00well, you know I am a huge running with friends gi...well, you know I am a huge running with friends girl. I seriously would not have emotionally made it through the last year without my running brf. I hate running alone mostly bc I like to chit chat :)Deborah Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09723497728598811234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-55886153346508818392021-04-13T15:43:01.388-05:002021-04-13T15:43:01.388-05:00I actually prefer running alone. I like to just ge...I actually prefer running alone. I like to just get in a groove and not worry about keeping up with the conversation or someone else's pace. On occasion, I'll run with someone else, but it's not my preference. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-5332112844285895332021-04-13T13:32:32.113-05:002021-04-13T13:32:32.113-05:00It's so nice to have someone to chat with whil...It's so nice to have someone to chat with while running, but I also appreciate my solo runs as well. I'm grateful to have a good mix of the two.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-26657064201321413442021-04-13T13:31:32.642-05:002021-04-13T13:31:32.642-05:00I have often wondered if my slightly faster "...I have often wondered if my slightly faster "speed" in recent years is the result of all the runs with Barb. I've done speed work on my own, but her and I do a lot of miles together.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.com