Running Club

Several months ago, Shannon, Kristin and I had just completed a DRC relay race. Shannon and I went to Einstein's for a power breakfast after the run. While we were waiting on our bagels, we struck up a conversation with a woman who also looked like she had been running all morning. It turned out that she had run 16 miles that morning with another marathon training group and was preparing for the NYC marathon in November. It was so fun to meet another runner and hear about her training.

A few weeks ago, I posted a status on Facebook about my preparations for a long run in the rain - body glide and a waterproof hat. Within a few hours, a girl that I had not talked to in probably 8 years commented on my status, talking about her long run in the rain that day. I went to her page and discovered that she too ran marathons and her husband was a super triathlete, competing all over the world. Because of our common interest in running, I found a connection that had been lost nearly 8 years ago.

These two experiences got me thinking that this running thing is really a sort of club. All that is required is a love for running. If you are a runner, you are automatically a friend. It can bring strangers together or old friends back together.

Tomorrow I start coaching Running 101 with Run On! I am hoping to induct several new members into our club...

~L