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The Running Buddy Equation

  • Kerrie

I love to run. Even on the treadmill.

But I was struggling on Friday. I wanted to run. And planned on it after taking T Junior to the zoo. I got on the treadmill. I ran for about 15 minutes and then I wanted to stop. Usually, that sort of feeling passes (or I ignore it), but this time it didn’t. Then, later on in the evening, I tried again (since I was still in my running clothes). I ran for about 20 minutes. I felt like crap and wanted to stop, so I just did. Again, that feeling usually goes away.

But I just couldn’t get into a groove on Friday and I just gave up. Then, on Saturday, I did nothing and didn’t even feel guilty about it. Probably because I knew I had 10 miles on Sunday with new running buddy, K, who is a member of the local group I am starting.

Saturday night, I was dreading getting up early on Sunday morning. But when it actually came, I was excited. I was even early to our meeting place (*gasp*).

K and I began talking as soon as we were out of our cars and didn’t stop until we got back in them 10 miles later. We gabbed so much, we didn’t pay attention to our pace very well. And by we, I mean I. I kept missing our walk interval. We were supposed to run 5 and walk 1, but it was more like 5-1, 7-1, 5-1, 7:30-1, 8-1, 5-1, 10-1…you get the idea. Oops.

And we were just truckin’ along, too, at about a 10:47 pace (and that’s with the walking factored in). This is faster than I usually go for long runs, but we were just running by feel and it’s the pace we were comfortable with.

This is a run I needed after Friday’s weird “I just want to stop” feeling. That’s the beauty of a running buddy. Ten miles passed in the blink of an eye. Next thing I knew, I was home and shivering in an ice bath, clutching a mug of hot coffee while T Junior entertained me with a joke involving a fly and a treadmill.

I love to run. But sometimes I need a little help from a running buddy.

You know what else running buddies do for you. They register you for races. Yep. Thanks to Jill and Diana, we’ve got a group registered for You Go Girl! in September. Thanks ladies!

Speaking of…

If you live in the Seattle area, let me know if you want to join our new running group, WeROKC (Women Runners of King County). We have members from Pierce, Snohomish and, of course, King counties.

If you don’t live in the area and you need/want to find a buddy to run with, check out Meetup.com or local running stores to see if there’s a group meeting in your area.

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11 comments
  1. Anne says:
    February 15, 2011 at 1:48 pm

    Sounds like an awesome run! The think with the ups and downs of running is that, the important part is getting back up after a down 🙂

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  2. TMB @ RACING WITH BABES says:
    February 15, 2011 at 1:53 pm

    I love runs that pick us back up after a rough workout. So jealous that I can't come out this year for You Go Girl! It was such a blast!

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  3. Michelle says:
    February 15, 2011 at 1:56 pm

    If you guys ever do runs in Pierce County, I'd love to join. King county is a bit too far for me to go for running. By the way, have you checked out my Nathan Sports giveaway?

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  4. Karyn says:
    February 15, 2011 at 1:58 pm

    YAY for a great run. I love having a running partner. I need to find a group to run with. My only running partner is pregnant and reducing her running. Thanks for inspiring me to find another one. I would love to know how you went about starting your own group…

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  5. (Just) Trying is for Little Girls says:
    February 15, 2011 at 3:53 pm

    So glad you got linked up with Diana and Jill yesterday! I was wondering if you did…

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  6. Marlene says:
    February 15, 2011 at 3:54 pm

    A buddy (or more than one) makes it sooo much easier! Glad you had an awesome 10-miler!

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  7. shannon says:
    February 15, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    Totally agree, running with other people makes the run so much easier (and just a lot more fun too)! 🙂

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  8. Katie says:
    February 15, 2011 at 4:16 pm

    That is so great to have a running buddy. I have never run with anyone before. I like running alone and I wonder if I would be a good buddy. I am going to have to give it a try.

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  9. Wifey says:
    February 15, 2011 at 4:29 pm

    I love doing my long runs with my running group! Groups and buddies can make such a difference! Glad you had a great one!Winks & Smiles,Wifey

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  10. Kelly says:
    February 15, 2011 at 9:40 pm

    It's great you're finding new running buddies… starting a group is such a good idea. I was thinking of stealing, but might get lazy & just join an existing group. 🙂 Too bad yours is so far away.

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  11. Erika says:
    February 16, 2011 at 2:27 am

    running buddies are the best!!! always there to get your butt moving when you need it!

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