Yes! I think at least 95% of my running is solo, and that's exactly the way I want it. Which doesn't mean I don't cherish the other 5%, because sometimes running with others can be (and has been) the perfect thing. I like my mix, I wouldn't want to do without either approach, I think both modes benefit from each other other, and I think runners should experiment with an open mind to find their own currently-right mix. Thanks for the post.
You know, if I think about the lifetime breakdown of my running, it's probably around a 95/5 mix as well (if we include races!). And those have been some really good, fulfilling times. Wouldn't trade any of it. Thanks for reading, Jeff.
“Society is itself an education in the extrovert values, and rarely has there been a society that has preached them so hard. No man is an island, but how John Donne would writhe to hear how often, and for what reasons, the thought is so tiresomely repeated.”
Oh, that quote hits home. Thanks for sharing. It can often feel like an extrovert's world that the quiet are watching from a distance. Uninvited (like so many high school parties) to the festivities. Appreciate you reading and commenting!
In a world where we're constantly giving pieces of ourselves away through hustling, sharing and otherwise, it's nice to keep a little something for ourselves. Thank you for the always thoughtful, vulnerable read. ❤️
Also, hilarious: “Thank goodness Larry was here for my journey inward.”
Nice article. It's a shame that running has to mean anything except a way to be alone and enjoy the sensation. Or the great thing about running is that it can mean so many things to so many people, and that's fine too.
Yes! I think at least 95% of my running is solo, and that's exactly the way I want it. Which doesn't mean I don't cherish the other 5%, because sometimes running with others can be (and has been) the perfect thing. I like my mix, I wouldn't want to do without either approach, I think both modes benefit from each other other, and I think runners should experiment with an open mind to find their own currently-right mix. Thanks for the post.
You know, if I think about the lifetime breakdown of my running, it's probably around a 95/5 mix as well (if we include races!). And those have been some really good, fulfilling times. Wouldn't trade any of it. Thanks for reading, Jeff.
“Society is itself an education in the extrovert values, and rarely has there been a society that has preached them so hard. No man is an island, but how John Donne would writhe to hear how often, and for what reasons, the thought is so tiresomely repeated.”
—William H. Whyte
Thank you for writing this.
Oh, that quote hits home. Thanks for sharing. It can often feel like an extrovert's world that the quiet are watching from a distance. Uninvited (like so many high school parties) to the festivities. Appreciate you reading and commenting!
In a world where we're constantly giving pieces of ourselves away through hustling, sharing and otherwise, it's nice to keep a little something for ourselves. Thank you for the always thoughtful, vulnerable read. ❤️
Also, hilarious: “Thank goodness Larry was here for my journey inward.”
That is a caring way to think about it... That we should choose how much of ourselves we want to give away. Larry approves of this sentiment.
Nice article. It's a shame that running has to mean anything except a way to be alone and enjoy the sensation. Or the great thing about running is that it can mean so many things to so many people, and that's fine too.
It's the ultimate choose-your-own-adventure. Thank you for the thoughtful comment. Appreciate you reading!