ATTQOTD: I like to run with 20k to 50k people
Joking aside, extrovert me generally likes to run with a buddy or a small group. However, I am also content being in a more meditative mood with myself when running.
There were really different phases in my running journey:
- Running with colleagues on the mountain or to the old port during lunchtime pre-pandemic, I enjoyed that camaraderie, exchanging tips and encouragements.
- Training DD when her biggest objectives were to be able to catch the 30 minutes bunny pacer on a 5k. Those were moments between the two of us. I learnt to be a supporter from the bench for her competition since 2021.
- Preparing for my half-marathons, marathons and Dopey alone, talking to folks on the DISboards or solving world problems in my head. Also exploring places by myself.
- Getting used to running with DH and slowly finding our space, paces and fun together.
- For the last two years, we run together at least 95% of the times and mostly train for the same races. Although I run the shorter races alone sometimes for speed and the longer ones together for pleasure.