Kinda Want to Join a Group Run: The Beginner’s Guide

It’s Episode 60 of the Kinda Fast Podcast! 🎉

This week, Claire and Travis celebrate with 60 Seconds of Running Mad Gab, break down the difference between a niggle and an actual injury, and remind you that Upward Running’s 12-Week Back-to-School Challenge kicks off August 17.

In running news, they dive into the growing conversation around drug testing in professional trail running as prize money and sponsorships continue to grow. Plus, they share the incredible story of Paralympian Mohamed Lahna, who completed a 3,300-mile Triathlon Across America—including a 300-mile run on a prosthetic leg.

Then, it’s time for the Deep Dive: GROUP RUNS!

Kinda want to join one...but also kinda terrified to show up? Claire and Travis are talking about what to expect at your first group run, how to find the right pace group, the unwritten etiquette you should know, whether you should bring a friend, and why finding the right running community can make a huge difference.

Because at the end of the day, group runs aren't just about the miles. They're about accountability, encouragement, friendships, and finding your people.

In this episode:

Niggle vs. injury: how to tell the difference60 Seconds of Running Mad Gab!The Back-to-School Challenge starting August 17Drug testing and anti-doping in professional trail runningMohamed Lahna’s 3,300-mile Triathlon Across AmericaHow to make your first group run less intimidatingFinding the right pace groupGroup-run etiquette nobody tells youBringing a friend vs. showing up aloneFinding a run club that fits your personalityWhy running together can make you a better runnerHow group runs can turn into real friendships and communityReady to run with purpose and find your community?

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