Happy Global Running Day, friends! Today is a day to celebrate all the joys of running…. the community, the challenges, the love for being outdoors!
I pledged to run 5 miles in celebration and you can pledge your own miles over here, if you’re so inclined. Brooks running is also joining in the fun again and they have info on the website where you can print out a bib, find a run and post pictures! There is really no excuse NOT to participate!
Use the hashtags #globalrunningday and #RunItForward if you share pictures on social media!
I participated for the first time in 2016 when I was a fairly new runner (and actually dared to call myself that!) and I thought it would be fun to take a look into my miles again. There was a link-up with some fun questions about running then and will revisit them today!
When/why did you start running?
As mentioned many times before (but maybe you’re new here! Welcome!), running has always been part of my exercise regime, but I seriously took it up as its own sport about 3-4 years ago, when a friend ‘made me’ sign up with her for a 10k. It was truly a life-changing experience for me, because I decided after the race: I want to keep doing this!
Why do you run?
I run for my health, for my sanity, and because it truly clears my head. I used to go for runs when I was angry, or upset, or when I felt like I had something to work out mentally, but now running also serves as a preventive measure and to keep myself balanced and level-headed. It’s a win-win.
How do you plan to celebrate National Running Day?
Today is actually my rest day, but I ran 5 miles yesterday (and am planning to run 5 more tomorrow), so I will be spreading the joy of running today in any other way I can.
How many miles have you run so far this year? Do you have a mileage goal for the year?
I have run 284 miles so far this year. My goal is to run more than the previous year, so I have to step up my game a little bit.
What big events do you have on the race calendar so far this year?
I don’t run a whole lot of races per year, but my goal is to run three half marathons in 2018. The next one coming up is the San Francisco Half Marathon in July.
Before I leave for a run I must have:
had some water and used the bathroom.
Do you track your runs? If so what do you use?
I must admit that I am a little bit obsessed with tracking my runs. I always run with my Garmin (Forerunner 235 — love it!) and sometimes also run an app on my phone to compare. Can you tell I am a scientist who works with numbers and likes to measure things? Haha. Don’t worry though, it’s truly for entertaining purposes. I don’t ‘obsess’ (too much) over the actual numbers. I just find it fascinating.
Who is your favorite running partner?
I honestly love running alone and I don’t have anyone close by to regularly run with, but I have enjoyed runs with my cousin when I visited back home and when he came to visit me here.
What races have you run so far this year?
I’ve only done a half marathon earlier this spring, which was really fun.
If you have to give someone one piece of advice about running, what would it be?
Run because you can! Be thankful if you can get out there and put one foot in front of the other! Enjoy that you can move your body!
Describe your relationship with running in one word:
Joy!
What’s the next race you’re signed up for?
What is one piece of advice you would give about running?
How will you celebrate Global Running Day today?
I am linking up – belatedly – with Erika, Patty and Marcia for Tuesdays on the Run.
Heike
June 6, 2018 at 11:03 amHappy Running Day! :)
I just recently picked up running again and I am already addicted.
Need to get back to my old “shape” still but I am on a good way.
san
June 15, 2018 at 11:16 amYay, so happy you’re back to running!
Deborah Brooks
June 6, 2018 at 3:24 pmAlways have to pee right before a run too! Favorite run is with my MRTT group. Have a great rest of your week happy global running day
san
June 15, 2018 at 11:16 amI think it’s the fear of having to go during my run! ;)
anthea
June 6, 2018 at 10:48 pmLove this post! I’m a beginner runner and always enjoy reading about runners and their accomplishments and goals. When you say it is a preventative measure, I was nodding along. I feel so much better after I’d been for a run.
I skipped gym yesterday and feel so blah this morning.
Glad you also enjoy your Garmin. I discovered Strava recently which has been fun to record all exercise on :)
san
June 15, 2018 at 11:17 amSo happy to hear you discovered running for you! I didn’t use to be a runner but now can’t imagine life without it :)
Lisa of lisas yaRnS
June 7, 2018 at 6:11 amHappy global running day, belatedly! I was hoping to get some running intervals in yesterday but it didn’t work out as we had a busy day with a couple of different things that got us out of the house and made it hard to fit a run in. But I will do some running intervals today and belatedly celebrate it. I am just getting back into running after a long, nearly year-long absence. It’s humbling to start over but I started from scratch before and know I can do it! I don’t have any goals for the year and don’t know that I will do a race. But it still feels good to be running again!
san
June 15, 2018 at 11:18 amSo happy for you that you’re back to running! ;)
Maribeth
June 7, 2018 at 6:41 amI ran until…I blew my left hip out and shortly after tore my meniscus in my left knee. I’m trying to walk regularly, but I’m falling apart little by little. LOL. Jack was a runner until his knees literally gave out and had to be replaced at the age of about 65.
san
June 15, 2018 at 11:18 amI didn’t know you and Jack used to be runners! That is so cool… and I am so sorry that you can’t run anymore, but hey, walking is good exercise too!
Megan @ Meg Go Run
June 8, 2018 at 4:51 amThe San Fran half is going to be so cool! My next race is the Catamount 25k in Vermont. I’m soooo excited to run through the mountains in Vermont!
san
June 15, 2018 at 11:18 amOh, running in Vermont surely is pretty!
terra @ terragoes.com
June 12, 2018 at 6:12 amI’m almost healed from my injury and can run just about every other day and it’s been SO NICE to get back to it. I missed it so much!
san
June 15, 2018 at 11:19 amI am so happy to hear you’re better!