For me as a runner, the importance of having the support and camaraderie of fellow runners in the community is essential to helping not only with my running, but also with fostering a level of positive support and spirit within the greater community as a whole.
Nothing better than to be able to head out on a run and to be able to say hello to people who you not only know, but can also count as friends and to even be able to instantly have that common bond where you are able to accompany them for a portion of their run and enjoy a catchup chat. It does not matter that these people may run with different groups or clubs, but the common bond is universal.
I have several groups that I run with – some fast, some slow, some involving complete beginners with a desire to learn and some just for social side of things. In the latter group, the social aspects by far over shadow any competitiveness that is seen in other groups and I find this setting great to meet new friends. Last night one of my social running groups held its annual function to bring people together and it was great fun. Having kicked on till 2am, I decided to sleep in this morning and will run again this afternoon instead. Point is I had a blast – it was great catching up with so many nice people and a great time was had by all.
With the decline of running clubs in Australia, I find all these groups to invaluable and challenge you to set up your own group if you don’t have one close to where you live. It takes just one person to be able to take that step and to change things. Change your area for the positive.
Running together – Stride for stride on a life changing ride. – Sean Muller
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