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Velociraptor
Velociraptor
Nov 2021
10:32am, 6 Nov 2021
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I've concluded that if I wanted to run with other people I'd have made it happen before now. Happy with my own pace and my surroundings.
Minimag
Minimag
Nov 2021
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I always used to run solo, like lammo I prefer the peace and quiet without headphones, although I have started running with a club (but still do my long runs on my own). Our club has groups running at different paces - 8 min miles, 9 min miles, 10 min miles and 12 min miles.
RRR-CAZ 🇬🇧
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Nov 2021
10:44am, 6 Nov 2021
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I run solo mainly playing fetch games :-)
Big_G
Big_G
Nov 2021
10:49am, 6 Nov 2021
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I run solo the vast majority of the time. No headphones, just out with my own thoughts, and enjoying the scenery. From my house I have a few different routes I can do, and also an option to link together different routes for longer runs. Sometimes, I may catch the train somewhere and run back along the coast path, but the majority of the time I just run from my house.
Surrey Phil
Surrey Phil
Nov 2021
11:13am, 6 Nov 2021
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I prefer to run alone, usually first thing in the morning. I used to run listening to the radio or music but I'd now rather appreciate the quiet and any nature around me.
Lizzie Whizz
Lizzie Whizz
Nov 2021
11:14am, 6 Nov 2021
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Ask the next-slowest person if they fancy a slower run one day.
Ocelot Spleens
Ocelot Spleens
Nov 2021
12:02pm, 6 Nov 2021
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No podcasts. No music. Go somewhere nice, listen to your breathing, enjoy your surroundings.
Canute
Canute
Nov 2021
2:43pm, 6 Nov 2021
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I mainly run solo. Most of the time I focus on the rhythm of running, including coordination of limb movements with respiration. I enjoy the sensation of the rhythm. But as is the case with other forms of bodily awareness, it takes some practice to acquire the skill of sensing the rhythm.
jda
jda
Nov 2021
5:21pm, 6 Nov 2021
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Having said I run solo, I used to regularly do interval sessions with the club, but they haven't been on for a while. It's partly a timetabling thing, I prefer to run in daylight and dodge the worst of the weather, and am lucky enough that I can do this. But also, I suppose I'm fussy about choosing my pace. Also, I can run out of the door rather than having to drive somewhere to meet people.
westmoors
westmoors
Nov 2021
11:25am, 7 Nov 2021
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I do a mix of solo and group running. When solo, I sometimes listen to podcasts but only put one earphone in so I can still hear my surroundings. I have also found the Fetch games can be useful for routes and also the Fetch Treasure Hunt (https://www.fetcheveryone.com/forum/fetch-treasure-hunt-61138/) to make you look around.

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Hi all. have always ran with a group and with buddies. Recently been struggling as they rest of group are much faster than me and I feel bad slowing them down or everyone is busy when I want to run.

What’s the best way to tackle solo running
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