Apr
2012
I’m a Bad Running Buddy
This morning, I told Jared I would go on a run with him.
It started off great. It was sunny and there was hardly anyone out as we ran along the water and towards the Golden Gate Bridge. He’s a little faster than me, but I tried to keep up (though I think I ate too much salmon and brussel sprouts last night because my stomach hurt….blah)
In my running clothes. Look how long my legs look! If only they were like that in real life!
I stopped to walk for a min around the halfway point and then he met back up with me and we ran together again…..until I needed to walk again (I need to get into better running shape!) so he kept going.
I started running again….there was only about a mile and a half left anyways, but we were still separated and even though there weren’t many people on the trail, I still couldn’t see him.
I figured he would be waiting back at my apt for me without a key, so I cut up one street and took the short cut. When I got home, he wasn’t there.
So I waited. And waited.
And then, I ran back down the street, thinking maybe he was waiting for me. And he wasn’t there. You get the picture- back and forth of this not finding each other for another 20 minutes or so. I started picturing him being molested by psychos in the park bathroom- hahaha!
Anyway, we finally found each other after both running an extra 2 miles or so looking for the other person.
See that red dot coming up the street? That's him....looking upset....when we finally found each other
So, we were bad running buddies today for a few reasons:
1) We didn’t have a “what to do if we split up” plan
2) We didn’t follow the first rule of getting lost- STAY IN ONE PLACE
3) Neither of us had our phones
4) Stay on the predetermined path, don’t take short cuts
5) We both got all worried– he assumed I was hurt and asked the park ranger and other runners to find me!
Sweaty post run banana
So, moral of the story is: Lesson learned. Be a good running buddy. Communicate. Have an end spot. …….And for me, GET IN BETTER RUNNING SHAPE SO YOU CAN KEEP UP 
TGIF everyone!
- Who’s your running buddy? (or workout partner)
– Do you guys always stay together or do you split up sometimes?
- What’s your weekend workout plans?
ibrokemyumbrella
April 20, 2012 at 7:47 am (398 days ago)Isn’t it crazy how your mind goes from 0 to 60 with worrying? I do the same thing.
Rebecca
April 20, 2012 at 2:30 pm (397 days ago)Yes, I’m such a worrier, I do the 0 to 60 thing constantly! haha
WhitLikesFit
April 20, 2012 at 11:08 am (398 days ago)When my husband and I 1st started dating we tried to be running buddies together but he is way faster than me. He would try to be patient and run slower or run ahead and run back but our runs never ended up good. We always split up or something. We finally came up with a plan where we’d pick the route and I’d start out about 10 min before him. It’s been perfect – I actually push myself because I don’t want to get “caught” by him and he has to push himself to catch up with me. We rarely end up running together now but the whole chase/catch game makes things kind of fun.
Rebecca
April 20, 2012 at 2:30 pm (397 days ago)That’s a great idea!
fitandfuninthird
April 20, 2012 at 2:05 pm (397 days ago)I love working out with my husband, but when it comes to running, we can’t do it together. He’s so much faster than me, it would be a disaster!
Rebecca
April 20, 2012 at 2:31 pm (397 days ago)I’m glad I’m not the only one!
Don't Eat Crap
April 20, 2012 at 9:35 pm (397 days ago)I can’t run with anyone – I am not patient enough! Good for you for trying.
Apples and Arteries
April 21, 2012 at 5:21 am (397 days ago)For me running is really time I need by myself but sometimes my b-f and I run together but it’s on an indoor track so no one gets lost
My short distance running buddy is my lab and I have to keep up with him!
Have a great weekend.
Jamie [Don't Forget the Cinnamon]
April 21, 2012 at 6:54 am (397 days ago)Unexpectantly losing someone is always so scary. At least you got an extra two miles in!
I run with my roommate sometimes but am a bit faster than her so we usually end up splitting up around halfway through. But, we stick to main roads where it’s safe to run by yourself and we know where we’re going. Plus we communicate that we’re going to break apart.
Luv What You Do
April 21, 2012 at 4:52 pm (396 days ago)I think I’m a bad running buddy because I’m not used to running with people. Plus, when I actually have someone to run with, I get so excited that I am super chatty!