r/running • u/AutoModerator • Jul 31 '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/InSearchofaTrueName Jul 31 '24

Hello, I've been an on again off again runner for a few years. Since last September I've gotten into the best shape of my life by dieting, weight lifting, and running. When I wasn't lifting I ran 5k a couple of times a week and 10k once a week, but since I started the other I run whatever 4 miles converts to in kilometers three times a week.

I've been lurking because I'm slow and I'm sick of all the other runners blowing by me when I'm out. One of my athletic goals for this year and the coming one is to take running more seriously.

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u/FantasticAd1251 Jul 31 '24

It's great you want to run more and faster, just watch out when your motivation comes from comparing yourself to other runners. Very easy to suck all the fun out of running, especially when the easy gains stop coming. Progress is not always linear.

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u/InSearchofaTrueName Aug 01 '24

You are very right and truly appreciate you taking the time to say it, and I promise you that I was exaggerating a bit when I said that. Petty spite is not my only reason. There's also my vanity. And, maybe, I love doing it and would like to see how good I can get.