Meet-Up with Area Running Club

I went out tonight to run with an area running club. First of all, it was a great workout. We ran to nearby Cullercoats (about a mile there, a mile back). When we got to the Cullercoats sea front, the leader had us split into groups of five to ten and run intervals.

Interval 1: Jog down battery--walk down ramp--run up steps--jog back

Interval 2: Jog down battery--walk down ramp--sprint across sand--run up steps--jog back

Interval 3: Jog down battery--walk down ramp--sprint up ramp--jog back

By the third interval, I was sucking air! The whole workout took a little over an hour.

I found this picture online of the Cullercoats steps
down to the beach . Running these steps was no joke.

Cool: I met a few people. Everyone was really friendly and welcoming.

I was really blown away at the turnout at the track, when people met up at the start of the night. The group is huge. There are people at all levels. Marathoners to beginners.

My workout gear and cute exercise clothes are still being shipped. I did buy new running shoes last week, but of course that made me look like a total nube. I had the whitest sneaks in the room. How embarrassing. And I was wearing Merrit's socks. And Ollie's hat. I looked so ghetto. But, whatever. As my mom used to say, "It's not a fashion show, Mirsy." LOL

There are a lot of people in the group. From what I can tell, they are divided by interest (track and field, cross country, road running) and skill level (let's just say I am ranked as an amateur, and that's putting it nicely). I was totally impressed at the breadth of skill level and the overall size of the group.

I'll be hooking up with them again on Thursday. They're doing five 1K timed runs. I'm new to all of this, but I'm excited to have connected with a group of people. I just like being with people, even if I don't know them...it's good to get out (away from the kids), be with people, and do something healthy and active.

All in all, a good night. Feels great.