5 Reasons to Join Local Running Club

Running alone may give you the necessary time to reflect and ponder on some deep thoughts, but regardless of this, everything is undoubtedly better in a group.  Below are some reasons.

 1.)    SOCIALIZATION

Socialization is incredibly important regardless of whatever your passion may be. It helps you keep your focus intact and would enable you to communicate with others who share the same goals as you do.  Additionally, should you feel like your interest and fervor for running would wane, your social sphere involved in fitness and running can easily help you get back right on track. Another key factor socialization plays in running groups is that it does not only help you cultivate your relationship with your running mates, it fosters team spirit as well. This will enable you to break down walls and make it up on steep hills on race day.

2.)    FIND NEW RACES

Your active buddies in the running club can introduce you to races you have never heard of or never even thought of trying. Some of these events may even be incredibly unique such as night fun runs with runners equipping luminous accessories or color runs where the activity commences with a splash of color. Additionally, being in a running club may give you exclusive offers which may have been otherwise unavailable to you should you not have a membership. Some running events may also provide discounts to these same clubs which would make it cost effective to run multiple races in just one season.

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3.)    ACCOUNTABILITY

Putting off a sprint day or delaying it for another hour or so is incredibly easy if you are on a solitary run, this is because no one is waiting for you. It would also take every ounce of your willpower just to make it out of bed each morning for an early morning run. With a group, it is not as easy to slack off and you do not need to invest as much willpower on it as you do when you are doing a solo run. Undoubtedly, you would find it harder to slack off when you know people are waiting for you.

4.)    STRUCTURED WORKOUTS

Running in groups means that someone has to take the lead. And when this happens, you can easily focus on the pace, strength, and time of your running workout. This would be an excellent opportunity for you to observe your body and tune into it. Take note of strong and weak miles, some bodily issues and imbalances that would help you prepare for your race appropriately.

5.)    LEARN ABOUT DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF RUNNING

Unless the running group is very selective, runners in a running group would all have different levels of running experience, you may encounter seasoned runners as well as newbies. And because you have a very diverse set of individuals, you will gain access to a wide array of knowledge on nutrition, time management, and training. This would then become an avenue for you to learn what would work for other runners and see if their techniques can be applied to your own training and racing.

A solitary running jaunt is not exactly a bad way to keep yourself in tip top shape and gain enough momentum to be in excellent condition for running day. But consider that in a running group, you can open new possibilities. So, the next time you see them running through your neighborhood, introduce yourself and ask just how you can join them.