Elissa and I tried something new this weekend. We tried running with the Todd's Road Stumblers. I've found through this experience that a running club ahs it's advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages
1. You have other people to run with
2. You get discounts sometimes when you buy running shoes
3. You get motiviation to get up and run
4. There is coffee and donuts available after the run
5. You are sure to get your run done with early, so you have the rest of the day to enjoy
6. It's a nice community
Disadvantanges
1. You have to drive somewhere before running
2. When other people stop for water, whether you're in the zone or not, you stop too
3. You have to pick up the donuts sometimes too (alright, not a real disadvantage, you still get to eat them!)
4. If you're a coach and already get a discount, then the discount doesn't matter
5. It may take 3 or 4 hours of your day to go for a 9 mile run
6. You're sure to get your run in early
So, no matter what you choose, running club or no, I guess we'll all keep running the next 55 days until our half marathon!
In other news, Congratulations to Peter Cook and Jen Morris on their engagement! We're all so excited for you! Perhaps you should try running a half marathon together...I hear it's a great bonding experience!
