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Drafting Etiquette
Drafting is part of the reality of racing. However, just because drafting on another runner is legal doesn’t mean there are no standards of etiquette to follow. Recognizing the advantage that the runner you’re drafting on is providing you goes a long way toward keeping the running community friendly and welcoming. As someone who’s raced more than 700 times, I’ve compiled a list of rules to follow to keep drafting civil. Note that these guidelines are nothing official—just ideas out of my own head. I put these thoughts together for the Interurban Running Club in 2010 back when I…
Read More…Why You Should Have a Running Buddy
It’s no secret that the running community is known for being welcoming. Runners have always been remarkably open with each other, bonding over their shared enthusiasm for the sport—or the lifestyle, depending on who you ask. Whether you already have a friend who’s into running or if you’re still looking, having a running partner is highly beneficial.
In our blog post about New Year’s Resolutions, we discussed how making sure you are accountable to others is a great way to stick to your running goals. Having a running buddy is the logical extension of that—if you have…
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