Playfulness in Running

Since starting Tewantin Runners, I've been pleasantly surprised by the renewed sense of playfulness that has breathed new life into my running routine. Looking back, it's the same feeling I experienced while leading the Outruncancer Run Club in Sydney a few years ago – a time when running was a source of joyous exploration rather than a simple exercise. Even though coaching has undergone a technological revolution, there's an enduring value to in-person group dynamics that technology alone can't replace.

As a coach primarily operating online for the last 5 years, driven by data and personal feedback, I've grown to deeply appreciate the joy of crafting programs for a community of runners in which I am an active participant. This dynamic grants an immediate insight into each individual's abilities, facilitating adjustments to sessions that cater to everyone's unique needs. The delicate balance between fostering inclusivity and presenting challenges becomes an opportunity for continuous learning. Moreover, the real-time interactions during workouts yield invaluable insights that raw data alone could never offer.

​Yet, the most exhilarating aspect lies in the shared effort and the sheer joy of running. Through this journey, I've come to realize that what I love most about running is the profound human connection it fosters. It's a transformation that shifts running from being a solitary pursuit focused solely on split times and distances to becoming a collective endeavor for personal improvement