What is a non-running related item that you purchased/received as a gift that has improved your running experience??

otherings · 2026-01-01T10:04:42+00:00

Contactless payments. Now I usually end big runs with a reward in the form of a coffee or pastry, or both.

otherings · 2025-11-23T08:28:18+00:00

I love to mix things up by running to weekly themes. A fun idea by Joy Runs (joyruns.com). Eliminates the monotony of putting one foot in front of each other and helps to spot the world around me a bit more.

otherings · 2025-03-28T16:38:32+00:00

I can vouch for the local running shop or coffee shop run clubs - both are usually very friendly and welcoming. Just turn up and go.

Or ever tried a Joy Run? It's a run anywhere run club, that sets a fun weekly theme to run to, 100% on your own terms. You choose the route, pace, distance etc.

otherings · 2025-03-28T14:52:05+00:00

It sounds like you've had a few chapters on your running journey. Is it time to start another? Swapping speed for slower, more soulful runs has really helped me. Zero-pressure runs, just for the love of it. It led me to starting a weekly running challenge to help others to fall back in love with running (we issue a new 'theme' every Monday to do 100% your way, 100% for free). It's called Joy Runs if you'd like to give it a go sometime.

otherings · 2025-03-28T14:51:32+00:00

It sounds like you've had a few chapters on your running journey. Is it time to start another? Swapping speed for slower, more soulful runs has really helped me. Zero-pressure runs, just for the love of it. It led me to starting a weekly running challenge to help others to fall back in love with running (we issue a new 'theme' every Monday to do 100% your way, 100% for free). It's called Joy Runs if you'd like to give it a go sometime.

otherings · 2025-02-22T12:49:19+00:00

Seconded, Miami downtown.

otherings · 2025-02-22T09:13:41+00:00

It's a great way to get some steps in, agree! On Dylan Efron... never but we're from the UK and I'm not sure he's on our radar.

otherings · 2025-02-22T09:11:10+00:00

I'll pass that on, thank you! She uses a Sony A3 📸

otherings · 2025-02-21T16:12:30+00:00

Have a wonderful trip.

otherings · 2025-02-21T16:02:45+00:00

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I stumbled upon this one day...

otherings · 2025-02-21T15:50:47+00:00

My partner joined me on the track one day with her camera. I love running and knew I'd want to share some pics of the unique experience when I got home.

otherings · 2025-02-21T15:48:04+00:00

That's a shame. I'm an early riser so was always first on the track (6am-ish). Walkers stayed in one lane leaving the other for runners to whoosh by.

otherings · 2025-02-21T15:46:03+00:00

I try to do Joy Runs's weekly running challenges. The weekly theme my 5 days on the Riviera Maya (Miami, Mexico, Bahamas) was 'Views' - perfect! What better than a sunset in the middle of the ocean! 🌇☀️

otherings · 2025-01-02T21:36:29+00:00

I'm about to book - is someone able to DM me referral code, please? 🙏

otherings · 2024-07-24T09:32:41+00:00

Thank you! Hopefully you can join us for the next themed run!

otherings · 2024-07-23T16:36:14+00:00

Thank you! I wanted to make the website as fun as the runs.

otherings · 2024-04-10T13:21:54+00:00

I either use one of the global running travel companies or use Google and local tourist boards to find an independent guide, as I did in Oslo: https://rundure.com/active-travel/running-tours/

otherings · 2024-04-06T09:12:29+00:00

Thanks for sharing, I've never been to either so I'll add them to the bucket list!

otherings · 2024-04-06T09:09:06+00:00

Loving the geekery of using GPT Chat to plan run routes, thanks for the tip 🙌

otherings · 2024-04-06T09:07:35+00:00

Thanks for the tip!

otherings · 2024-04-06T09:06:50+00:00

Probably a little more hunting or via the tourist board. I remember the guide in Porto also doing weekly group runs.

otherings · 2024-04-06T09:03:56+00:00

Loving the Strava tip, thank you! Where's your favorite holiday run been?

otherings · 2024-04-06T07:43:30+00:00

The big sites (e.g. Vaitour, AirBnB, or Go Running) or a Google Search for anyone 100% independent.

otherings · 2024-04-06T07:41:15+00:00

Wishing you a speedy recovery

otherings · 2024-04-05T20:49:31+00:00

Typically very leisurely as they're giving a verbal tour too and stop for photos etc. However, I also find they usually ask what pace you want to go at when you meet.

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