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Nov 2021
10:32am, 6 Nov 2021
54,787 posts
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Velociraptor
I've concluded that if I wanted to run with other people I'd have made it happen before now. Happy with my own pace and my surroundings.
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Nov 2021
10:35am, 6 Nov 2021
450 posts
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Minimag
I always used to run solo, like lammo I prefer the peace and quiet without headphones, although I have started running with a club (but still do my long runs on my own). Our club has groups running at different paces - 8 min miles, 9 min miles, 10 min miles and 12 min miles.
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Nov 2021
10:44am, 6 Nov 2021
5,010 posts
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RRR-CAZ 🇬🇧
I run solo mainly playing fetch games 
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Nov 2021
10:49am, 6 Nov 2021
1,234 posts
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Big_G
I run solo the vast majority of the time. No headphones, just out with my own thoughts, and enjoying the scenery. From my house I have a few different routes I can do, and also an option to link together different routes for longer runs. Sometimes, I may catch the train somewhere and run back along the coast path, but the majority of the time I just run from my house.
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Nov 2021
11:13am, 6 Nov 2021
7,484 posts
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Surrey Phil
I prefer to run alone, usually first thing in the morning. I used to run listening to the radio or music but I'd now rather appreciate the quiet and any nature around me.
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Nov 2021
11:14am, 6 Nov 2021
25,698 posts
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Lizzie Whizz
Ask the next-slowest person if they fancy a slower run one day.
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Nov 2021
12:02pm, 6 Nov 2021
32,203 posts
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Ocelot Spleens
No podcasts. No music. Go somewhere nice, listen to your breathing, enjoy your surroundings.
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Nov 2021
2:43pm, 6 Nov 2021
2,508 posts
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Canute
I mainly run solo. Most of the time I focus on the rhythm of running, including coordination of limb movements with respiration. I enjoy the sensation of the rhythm. But as is the case with other forms of bodily awareness, it takes some practice to acquire the skill of sensing the rhythm.
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Nov 2021
5:21pm, 6 Nov 2021
11,087 posts
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jda
Having said I run solo, I used to regularly do interval sessions with the club, but they haven't been on for a while. It's partly a timetabling thing, I prefer to run in daylight and dodge the worst of the weather, and am lucky enough that I can do this. But also, I suppose I'm fussy about choosing my pace. Also, I can run out of the door rather than having to drive somewhere to meet people.
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Nov 2021
11:25am, 7 Nov 2021
5,473 posts
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westmoors
I do a mix of solo and group running. When solo, I sometimes listen to podcasts but only put one earphone in so I can still hear my surroundings. I have also found the Fetch games can be useful for routes and also the Fetch Treasure Hunt (https://www.fetcheveryone.com/forum/fetch-treasure-hunt-61138/) to make you look around.
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