Make a Run for Social Media
So you’ve taken up running. Or maybe you’ve been a long time runner but want to change up you’re training.
It may be hard to find that running community you’re looking for, but one place to turn which you may not have thought of is social media.
How can social media help you enhance your efforts in running?
You may be surprised; some of the ways include:
• Running groups or buddies – It may get a little mundane doing the same run or being by yourself for your workouts. Through social media, you can find running groups or a few running buddies to help motivate you. Start with trying to find a local group on Facebook; you can even use your local running store’s social media sites to start with. (Do make sure it’s legit before meeting up with anyone and be smart about it.)
• Apparel and shoe trends and needs – You can learn a lot through social media on the latest and greatest sports attire. Maybe you want new, better shoes or a new running bra; social media can offer lots of help. You may find help from various merchandisers, from specialty stores to big box merchandisers, like Walmart who is a major retailer of the starter men’s mesh running shoe.
• Training routes – On social media, people like to post their achievements. You can simply get new ideas for running routes by checking out social media, even if you stick to yourself as your training partner. You can also find some motivation here by posting your own routes, accomplishments, goals and achievements. Maybe you’ll inspire another runner to join you on your favorite route or trail.
• Training goals – Since we mentioned goals and achievements, sometimes just listing your own goals on social media gives them more credence and more push from you to achieve them. When you make something public, it has more meaning. So if you post, “Next run I am going to run all the way up the killer hill with NO walking” or “12 miles, here I come!” you may very well be more apt to do it.
• Events and races – Social media is a great way to find out about local or non-local events you may be interested in entering. Whether you’ve participated in the same 5k every year and want to branch out to one more, or you’re on a marathon high, you can find out about events that will be available to you in the future.
So, check out your social media sites for running clubs, retailers, events, and anything running.
Since running can turn into a solitary sport, wherever you are in your running life, social media can help.
You’ll be sure to up your game, plus being a bit more social never hurts!
Photo credit: Image courtesy of Sura Nualpradid / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
About the Author: Heather Legg is an independent writer who focuses on social media, small business, and health articles.
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