Runners - based an a conversation earlier here this week, let’s share some stories about how other runners have helped each of us on our running journey.#running #RunnersOfMastodon #positive
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Runners - based an a conversation earlier here this week, let’s share some stories about how other runners have helped each of us on our running journey.
I’ll start with the first one that happened to me:
“One spring day – I was running along the path through a lovely forested section, really struggling to keep my pace up, and felt quite defeated. Then this young university student comes around the bend, sees me and gives me a big double-thumbs-up with a grin. I waved back and managed to run for another thirty minutes before slowing to a walk.”
(From https://leroux.ca/the-serendipitous-runner/ )
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I’ll start with the first one that happened to me:
“One spring day – I was running along the path through a lovely forested section, really struggling to keep my pace up, and felt quite defeated. Then this young university student comes around the bend, sees me and gives me a big double-thumbs-up with a grin. I waved back and managed to run for another thirty minutes before slowing to a walk.”
(From https://leroux.ca/the-serendipitous-runner/ )
#running #RunnersOfMastodon #positive@WTL It was the early days of the pandemic, and my neighbour invited me to run with her on a trail nearby
I really struggled to run even 100m, despite being a long distance cyclist.
She kept encouraging me along the way and never let me give up. Kept telling me I was doing great whenever I tried to put myself down. When we got back home, I tried to say “this is not for me” and she said “you did such a great job, when are we going to do this again?”
It made me feel like I could do it, and I started a C25K plan.
She’s not my neighbour anymore, and now I run casual 5ks every other day 🥰
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I’ll start with the first one that happened to me:
“One spring day – I was running along the path through a lovely forested section, really struggling to keep my pace up, and felt quite defeated. Then this young university student comes around the bend, sees me and gives me a big double-thumbs-up with a grin. I waved back and managed to run for another thirty minutes before slowing to a walk.”
(From https://leroux.ca/the-serendipitous-runner/ )
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Runners - based an a conversation earlier here this week, let’s share some stories about how other runners have helped each of us on our running journey.
@WTL fellow runners that send a word of encouragement before or ask how it went when they know you have an important workout or race #running #RunnersOfMastodon
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Runners - based an a conversation earlier here this week, let’s share some stories about how other runners have helped each of us on our running journey.
@WTL I’m my early days of running circa 2018 I connected gradually with a great running tribe on Tw*tter, before it went down the pan and I found you Mastonauts.
Several runners, particularly a local guy named Jon, shared their knowledge of distance running willingly and encouraged me to do daft things like ultramarathons. Without them, and the support of my wife, I wouldn’t be here - literally on the eve of another marathon tomorrow - having completed so many crazy races
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Runners - based an a conversation earlier here this week, let’s share some stories about how other runners have helped each of us on our running journey.
@WTL the fine folks here in #running spring to mind in many ways.
I had been trying to resume running after a few years away, having stopped back then because of repeated hamstring injuries. I struggled… no plan & stubborn expectations. The people here were so supportive, offered guidance & tips, and soon I was wholly back.
Later, inspired by others here, I began increasing distances. Soon I ran my first 10k & 2 years ago, a HM.
Now, as I’m struggling… same supportive group.
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Runners - based an a conversation earlier here this week, let’s share some stories about how other runners have helped each of us on our running journey.
I want to highlight the profound positive impact of the running community on this platform. I didn't know I missed it before I found it - but now I cannot imagine doing my hobby without you all. You have, literally, made my life better. Thank you!!
In "real-life", I travel a lot and always bring my running shoes. Meeting and greeting local runners in other cities and countries, often just with a nod or a thumbs-up, has made me feel more welcome everywhere; my "tribe" was already there.
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I want to highlight the profound positive impact of the running community on this platform. I didn't know I missed it before I found it - but now I cannot imagine doing my hobby without you all. You have, literally, made my life better. Thank you!!
In "real-life", I travel a lot and always bring my running shoes. Meeting and greeting local runners in other cities and countries, often just with a nod or a thumbs-up, has made me feel more welcome everywhere; my "tribe" was already there.
@askekammer This is absolutely true. The #running community here has been the best I've experienced anywhere.
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Runners - based an a conversation earlier here this week, let’s share some stories about how other runners have helped each of us on our running journey.
@WTL never liked running, only saw road/city runners and they always looked miserable. After more hiking and watching Beau Miles on YouTube for some reason I started to run in 2024. I tend to run in remote places but when I do meet other runners I get a smile and a wave. Yesterday I got to a gate first and held it open, the 30sec chat with the couple running the other way was very nice and friendly. Don't run for PB, pace or splits. I run for time spent outside. And on here I don't feel pressured to do otherwise.
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@WTL the fine folks here in #running spring to mind in many ways.
I had been trying to resume running after a few years away, having stopped back then because of repeated hamstring injuries. I struggled… no plan & stubborn expectations. The people here were so supportive, offered guidance & tips, and soon I was wholly back.
Later, inspired by others here, I began increasing distances. Soon I ran my first 10k & 2 years ago, a HM.
Now, as I’m struggling… same supportive group.
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@sebastianhahn @WTL I’ve lived in SW Virginia for 20 years. But because I didn’t grow up here, some regional expressions and colloquialisms really pop out and I catalogue them like an anthropologist might.
The one I really adore, is that they don’t say, “I appreciate it”. Instead they say, “I appreciate you” or, really “appreciate ya”.
I love it for being more personal and less transactional.
This is a long winded preamble to say… appreciate ya!
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@sebastianhahn @WTL I’ve lived in SW Virginia for 20 years. But because I didn’t grow up here, some regional expressions and colloquialisms really pop out and I catalogue them like an anthropologist might.
The one I really adore, is that they don’t say, “I appreciate it”. Instead they say, “I appreciate you” or, really “appreciate ya”.
I love it for being more personal and less transactional.
This is a long winded preamble to say… appreciate ya!
️@mlawton @sebastianhahn Firstly, I also appreciate you all too. Secondly, that saying recently arrived here as well. I like people being nice to each other. 🧡
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@mlawton @sebastianhahn Firstly, I also appreciate you all too. Secondly, that saying recently arrived here as well. I like people being nice to each other. 🧡
