Top 10 Reasons for Running Alone

Sep 6, 2010 | 14 comments

This morning I headed out for my four miler Han Solo. That means alone. The rest of my group was running Gangster Hills (GH) and well, the GH aren’t ready for another show down just yet.

Yup, I’m yeller.

GH is where Old Wonky hangs out and I’m not ready for a re-match. I’d rather get the MCM and be slow then get there and be hurt. Know what I’m sayin’?

Anyway, I decided I’d hit the road all by my lonesome and having not run alone in quite some time I forgot how delightful it can be. Of course, I love my BRA friends and feel safer with a group, but the run by oneself can be nice every now and again.

And so I am now obligated to write a list. Yay Lists! Without further ado, the Top 10 Reasons for Running Alone *queue Paul Shaffer drum roll*

10. You tend to run faster from not jabber jawing the entire run.

9. You can tell bad jokes and not fear the silence, since you can laugh your fool head off. *Sigh* Yes, I laugh at my own jokes. Don’t judge me.

8. If you gotta stop for #1, #2 or #3 (the combo of #1 & #2), you don’t feel bad about making someone else stop.

7. Pace schmace. Run however the heck you feel!

6. No awkward silence.

5. Singing along to an iPod is acceptable since you are alone and won’t make someone else’s ears bleed. (Wait. Is this just me?)

4. You can stare at roadkill as long as you want and no one is around to think you are weird. (Just me again, huh?)

3. You can go all deep thoughts and ish. Like today I was totally thinking about life and how awesome it would be to get new black heels. And maybe a kitten. Oh and how I should have a Halloween party.

2. You notice your surroundings and nature a bit more and that’s always nice.

1. Fart away! No one can hear you!

See?
Seriously though, I really enjoyed my little four miler. I ran it at almost a tempo pace and felt great when I finished. I don’t want to do 10 milers alone, but four or five I can see me doing again sometime soon.

I hope you all had lovely holiday weekends! I got to see my Boo Bear (the Redhead) and hopefully she’ll send me some dang pics soon cause the ones I took are turds.

Ta ta beeches.

14 Comments

  1. Lisa
    Lisa on September 6, 2010 at 11:07 pm

    I like running solo too, for shortish runs. I can be alone with myself and take in the sights…

  2. Lisa
    Lisa on September 6, 2010 at 11:21 pm

    I run most of my runs solo, but am looking for a group to run with once in a while. I do like going my own pace and letting my mind wander!

  3. Christina
    Christina on September 7, 2010 at 2:17 am

    I like running alone because I can laugh at the stupidest thing (squirrel running away .. haha… My dog pee and is flinging pee .. haha.) and I can really just go ahead and fart! It can be stinky. It can be loud. It can be anything and I don't have to worry a bit!

  4. JoannaRuns
    JoannaRuns on September 7, 2010 at 2:30 am

    haha, I love the list! I've been doing a lot more solo running since I moved this summer. Sometimes I like it, sometimes I don't.

  5. Jaime Runs
    Jaime Runs on September 7, 2010 at 2:48 am

    lol.
    I love running alone. I always feel pressured when I run with others, even my husband. For some reason I feel like I'm going to ruin their run by stopping or going too slowly or something.

  7. TNTcoach Ken
    TNTcoach Ken on September 7, 2010 at 12:22 pm

    You my dear have a problem……. ha, staring at roadkill???? I love the sound of low-flying ducks(farts)……

  8. zbsports
    zbsports on September 7, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    This is a good post and a very nice thoughts. Thanks for sharing!!!

  9. Maureen
    Maureen on September 7, 2010 at 3:53 pm

    #1 is so true. I do it when my boyfriend is with me too because who cares and he always laughs at me.

  10. keens shoes
    keens shoes on September 7, 2010 at 4:23 pm

    Running solo for me is a great idea..But, I really enjoyed running with companions.

  13. Scott Brown
    Scott Brown on September 8, 2010 at 3:31 am

    Hey Beth
    good to see you're still at it. Alone or not it's all good isn't it.

  14. Spike
    Spike on September 8, 2010 at 9:01 pm

    Ah, the freedom to fart (and burp) without judgment.

    Great to see you this past weekend.

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