DId I get that right? Up early to drive up to PA again to move MIL. It's super windy, I need to tell DH that I want all low stuff in my truck. Someone more used to driving a truck can haul the mattress. Not sure If I will get a run in once we get back.

Good luck with helping her to move. How have you been holding up throughout this all? I know you have put a significant amount of energy into helping her lately. And IMO you can count the moving as a workout, right?

Everyone is different but if I didn't drive to run I would bash my face in with boredom running the same variation of routes from my front door. Running is monotonous in and of itself, so I need something different from time to time to break that up. Not to mention that running trails is an entirely different stimulus, so it's mentally refreshing...or can be.

I must enjoy punishing myself because I have always run solo, with no music, on roughly the same routes every day. When I’m in the routine and running is going well, none of that bothers me; when the running sucks, there’s no amount of spicing it up that makes it suck less.

However I’m thinking about trying to make group runs a regular thing. Just to do something social. I’ve generally had fun whenever I’ve done it. There’s a very large, very active, very friendly group here that has scheduled runs every day (some days twice). There are enough who show up at each run to be able to hook up with people in your pace range. Several months ago I started running with them occasionally on Friday mornings, but that stopped being convenient since it was 6AM near where I used to work. And in fact they are mainly based close to where I worked which is not close to where I live. I might drive to a run but not going to fight weekday traffic for it. So the best bet in my current situation is Saturday mornings. It’s a 30 min drive with no traffic for a 7AM run. If it works out I may just my LR from Sunday to Saturday, since those are the best runs to have company on. We’ll see.

 

Good luck with helping her to move. How have you been holding up throughout this all? I know you have put a significant amount of energy into helping her lately. And IMO you can count the moving as a workout, right?

I am utterrly exhausted & haven't slept well in a few weeks. DH and I are furious with BIL, his helping has been minimal through everything. Who goes on vacation 2 days after their dad dies? But we're done & home, so guess that's good. DH will likely drive up mid week to help out with whatever needs to be done.

Everyone is different but if I didn't drive to run I would bash my face in with boredom running the same variation of routes from my front door. Running is monotonous in and of itself, so I need something different from time to time to break that up. Not to mention that running trails is an entirely different stimulus, so it's mentally refreshing...or can be.

I kind of agree but I feel stupid driving somewhere for a training run... which is probably why I do so many races. And while I might not like the variation of routes it gives me, I do like the convenience of starting and ending at my front door!

4.2 miles plus 30 min strength training. I ended up buying Beachbody on demand since it was only $99 for 12 months. DS tried doing some of the moves and the cat almost took a weight to the teeth a few times, so a nice family activity,  lol

In my experience, RPs are way better than running groups. But I am slower and never seem to find someone in a group that is near my pace. I only drive to run one weekend day, except occasionally I run after work near the gym before meeting my trainer.

 

Although harder to find, a RP  beats a running group for my personality. I have tried group runs but don't like them.

 

Like you, I have this "not wanting to drive somewhere to run, time, etc..." I wouldn't say I'm anti-social, but a large group of runners on sidewalks, crossing streets, etc is just not my thing.

 

Onemile does take her car to run with RPs. I don't, but the downside is that I run alone more often than her.

 

Running with others definitely makes running long miles more enjoyable.

agree on a RP versus groups (although I'm not really qualified to opine...). I'm not really anti-social, but I have barely enough time in the mornings and the evenings are really tough for running as work gets in the way.  So, early morning solo usually works best for me.  I have run a few times with a guy in the neighborhood but our paces are far apart so makes it somewhat difficult. In August, I ran with my brother a couple of times at an out of town wedding and that was really nice. Definitely helped the miles go more quickly.

 

If you want to check it out let me know and I'll run it with you. One loop at easy pace would be a great for overall strength and would most likely be all your lungs could handle at this point in your comeback. lol

Thanks! I will do that and let you know. Really appreciate the advice and support in the short time I've been posting on the board!