Hey

Running with others can be a truly great experience, honestly.

The laughs, the energy, the boost it can give you mentally

(although there are not many laughs if you have to 'go'

in the middle of a 20 miler whilst hiding in a bush).

Still, the positives outweigh the negatives...

Most runs are done on my own.

It can be tricky

Different folk doing different sessions

Going out at different times

No one to look after the kids

Family commitments

I get it

That's why we usually meet up at 7am on a Sunday

Peak running time

Bleary eyed

Breath still reeking of last night's garlic bread

But Sunday morning is when a lot of people choose to do their 'long' run

Canal paths stoud

Shouts of 'MOVE TO THE RIGHT!'

Pissed off dog walkers

But being in a group is a fantastic shared experience

Running in sync

Feeling the togetherness

Feeding off the energy

All working toward the same goals

And the smile's afterwards (and sometimes cake)

Along with the respect gained and the kudos given

And the obligatory group 'selfie'

Means only one thing, looking forward to next weeks Sunday long run (and hopefully no hiding in bushes doing your 'thing')

If you change one thing change this

SHARE A LONG RUN WITH OTHERS

MovementMartin