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Ever hear that you should run at a pace that allows for conversation? Guess why.
Running is a social activity, and a great place to meet people with similar
interests and fitness goals. Whether you’re going for a quick afternoon jog,
or training for a race, you’ll come across people doing the same thing.
While you don’t know who you’ll meet, here’s some ideas about how
you might meet them.
Catch Up With Friends
Running is a great time to catch up and bond with friends or family. You know
those conversations you keep thinking about but never seem to find time for?
How about chatting over some light exercise? Or maybe it’s time to invite
that neighbor for a friendly jog.
Meet at Events
Then there are the races. Organized running events are ideal places to meet
new people. If you’re just starting, try running a short race, like a 5k, and
pay attention to the people around you. It doesn’t matter if you run to win or
just to finish. Run a few races and you’ll start to see familiar faces. Soon
they’ll be old friends.
Go the Distance
Planning to run the next marathon or endurance race in your area? An endurance
event is a big goal and partnering with others for training can result in strong
friendships. Sharing a sense of accomplishment with fellow runners is a great way
to bond too. When you and your partners finally cross that hard-earned finish
line your friendship will be cemented for good.
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