I have officially joined a running group. Sent in my check and even got the confirmation email. So it’s official. I have been wanting to find a beginners running group, and then I stumbled upon the Central Jersey Running Groups website and saw that they had some beginner running class that will be an 8 week program and starts in April. I have already been corresponding back and forth with the woman who will be our running leader. She seems super nice and supportive so I’m really excited about doing this. It kind of stinks that the first class starts the evening that I will be coming home from Boston…but that’s ok. I’ve already told her I won’t be at the first run, but I will be at all the others.
Rob Udewitz, a clinical and sports psychologist in Manhattan, said many runners change their pace when they run in a group. “There is a phenomenon of running with people where you run faster and easier,” he said.
Call it motivation. Competition. Or accountability.
This is so true. Motivation and accountability were some of the main reasons that I wanted to join a group. I’m imagining too that running with others, I will want to push myself. A good push is exactly what I need. ( away from the refrigerator !!)
On Monday I worked out for the first time in a long damn little while, and it’s crazy how much I feel it. Like SUPER crazy!…and I love every achy, moaning bit of pain. I did the first work out from my New Rules of Lifting for Women book. The first workout included squats and step ups with weights. When I go to stand up or sit down, I resemble an elderly person who is just attempting to work unused muscles. But…it’s ALL GOOD 
I should be getting back into my normal “routine” soon, since Kerri is on the mending road. Even with the unexpected pints of caramel cone crunch ice cream ups and downs that life throws our way, I will always feel the same…LIFE REALLY IS GOOD!
That’s great! I think you’ll really enjoy the running group…I agree, I do seem to run faster and stronger when I’m with the group. I just find Thursday nights difficult and since I rarely have to run alone, I may not do it again for now. Still, I’m very glad my first race is being prepped with a running group!
LOVE IT MISSY.YOUR GOING TO BOSTON .CAN I GO LOVE YOU.HAVE A GREAT DAY PROUD OF YOU LOVE MOM AND DAD XOXOXOXOX
BEST thing you could have done!!! running clubs are incredible. you will love it!!
Hi Holly,
I am so glad that you joined a running group!! You will love it and you will be so motivated:) I promise you that you made the right decision!! Good luck and for God sake, have fun!!
OK, now that you have joined a group, I expect results. You can do it!
Enjoy Boston!
yes yes back to normal and WOHOO a running group! I’m sure it will help keep you motivated, especially once you know people it’s like ohhh I have to go or they’ll notice
Hi Holly, group running is good. It keeps motivation going.
Glad to see a post from you, glad Kerri is doing so well and very jealous you found a running group! It’s something I can’t seem to find in my area!
You’ll be amazed at how much your running will improve with a running group! That’s awesome!
I just read your last post. Holy Crap! I’m so glad she’s ok. That’s crazy. WebMd saves the day again
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