{"id":689,"date":"2014-01-19T16:02:39","date_gmt":"2014-01-19T21:02:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/raz-family.ca\/RunKristi\/?p=689"},"modified":"2014-01-19T16:02:39","modified_gmt":"2014-01-19T21:02:39","slug":"43-7km","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/raz-family.ca\/RunKristi\/?p=689","title":{"rendered":"43.7km"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yep, 43.7km completed this past week. \u00a0I knew it had been a long time since I put that mileage in, and I was more than a little shocked when I looked back in my running logs to find out just how long it has been. \u00a0Let’s just say the last time I did that was a long time before the snow fell and if memory serves correctly, the snow started falling early this winter. \u00a0A few other numbers; I ran 6 of the last 7 days, 10 of the last 14 days. \u00a0While none of the runs felt fantastic, I definitely feel better for the outdoor time and exercise.<\/p>\n

A driving force in my increased mileage is the fact that I am starting to run with others. \u00a0While I have done a few Running Room clinics in the past two years, I have for the most part remained a solitary runner. \u00a0Even in a couple of the clinics I ended up running alone, my pace somehow putting me between all of the fast runners at the front and the slower runners who stuck to the back. \u00a0I do like running by myself though, I love the down time and I have so many great songs on my playlist that I never get tired of any of them. \u00a0But I went into this year feeling the need to run with others and enjoy the social aspect as well as the little push you automatically get when surrounded by other runners.<\/p>\n

Since running in a group was one of my goals, I had a choice; either sign up for a “local” clinic (any clinics near me are at least a half hour drive) or start my own group. \u00a0It occurred to me that I knew enough people with whom I talk about running that I might actually be able to get a group going. \u00a0So a Saturday morning run club has been started. \u00a0With about 10 people interested – all with busy schedules and most with kids – the goal is to at least have a small group out each week.<\/p>\n

Yesterday four of us hit the road on a perfect winter morning and had a fantastic run. \u00a0Each one of us was at a completely different stage in our running but it all worked and great things happened. \u00a0One runner got her first run done in three months, one did her first ever 10k and the most experienced in our bunch got me past the 10k mark, in fact all the way to 14 and then after a long walk while she continued on, another run back for a finish of 15.7k. \u00a0For whatever reason this was just not something I was managing on my own. \u00a0When by myself I was just giving up too easily. \u00a0At 5k I would tell myself, hey I got a run in, it’s ok if I finish now. \u00a0But when running with a group, I barely looked at my watch and just enjoyed the run and the company. \u00a0I will still look forward to my solitary runs, but I am definitely looking forward to future group runs on Saturday mornings!<\/p>\n

I have decided to start posting my weekly mileage in the hopes a little accountability will keep me going and perhaps I will be somewhat prepared for Around the Bay in 10 weeks. \u00a0As can be seen below, I have a long way to go…<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n