12 Running alone or with others
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This article is from the running Beginners' FAQ, by Ozzie Gontang with numerous contributions by others.
12 Running alone or with others
Running with a partner can motivate you, can get you out the door when you
don't feel like it and can give you someone to talk to on the run. If you
do run with a partner it should be someone of a similar standard, otherwise
your running will be uncomfortable for both of you. You will be dependent
on each other's schedules, which may make fitting in running harder. Most
of us mix running alone and with friends.
Joining a club that caters for beginners can help with motivation and be a
good source of advice and coaching. There are also some training groups
aimed at particular races and many ad-hoc groups based on work, school and
neighbourhoods. Ask around.
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