Yesterday was an interesting day in the sense it was great but also quite uneventful. Work was well just that work. Training yep usual, some speed work, little easy running, and cross training. Wow fun stuff (sarcasm). Come home, well always exciting, for kids with massive energy kind of does that!
I am sure you are all thinking sounds normal? Really it was but one part I look back on and reflect a little bit more. There was a couple opportunities to share my passion for running and trails at work and at home.
Firstly I will touch on my workplace interaction. For the first time since I became what others would call a "real" runner I have a peer who shares my ridiculous obsession of running. Trust me it is ridiculous, those if you who are as passionate will understand. Interestingly he is a road runner and race director who has just recently dabbled in trail running. Hook is in time for me to wheel him in and make him a convert. Let's see.... potential pacer? Eventually teach me about directing my own race?
Why his sudden interest in trails? I find there is usually a couple variables that help when persuading people to give it a try. Usually the easiest is individuals who have a background in mountain biking. Second is the individual is at a time in there life where they can appreciate the silence of the woods.
If you don't know or understand what I mean go into the forest find a nice spot to sit and just listen. Will touch more on this in the future as it deserves a post in if itself.
The other person who I had a conversation in regards to "training" and running was my wife. She has dabbled with the idea many times but never makes the plunge. As a whole she doesn't enjoy running but early on neither did I. There seems to be a difference this time. Health benefits being a major player, especially mental health.
We'll see where it goes with each but my hopes are that each realize the opportunity and benefits.
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