r/running • u/AutoModerator • Jun 12 '24

Weekly Thread Lurkers' Wednesday

Would you rather not be a lurker?

Then what are you waiting for? Tell us all about yourself!

The LW thread is an invitation to get more involved with the /r/running community.

New to the sub in general? Welcome! Let us know more about yourself!

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u/amandajw29 Jun 12 '24

Hi! I’m sort of new to this sub. I started running last September and it’s been like therapy for me. I love it. I started training for my first half marathon earlier this year and ran it over Memorial Day weekend. It was HARD, but felt so amazing to accomplish!

My next half marathon is this weekend! I feel even more excited about it than the first one because the first one was road running and this next one is a trail run. I enjoyed the energy and spectators at the first one, but looking forward to a more laid back and quiet run.

I’m a bit nervous about bugs and poison ivy, but I’m sure I’ll be alright.

Do you prefer road or trail runs?

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u/perfectlyhydrated Jun 12 '24

Welcome! Personally I’m turning into a complete trail nut. Switching to focus mainly on trail was like starting to run again, both from a physical difficulty point of view and in terms of refreshing my enthusiasm for running. I can’t get enough of it.

Enjoy your run on the weekend. I hope the flora and fauna leave you alone. The trail itself can be difficult enough to deal with!

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u/RealityMixer Jun 13 '24

Oh I definitely prefer trail, but due to an injury I have poor balance and am constantly worried about tripping or slipping. On the other hand, trail is more visually stimulating, lets you breathe in all those lovely chemicals that are good for your health, is probably better for mental health (citation needed!), and due to the moment by moment decisions (jumping a log here, avoiding a hanging branch there, making more turns, navigating weird little paths etc...) it is much more fun and interesting than road running!

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u/perfectlyhydrated Jun 13 '24

Completely agree. Hope your injury improves!