RUN WITH TNG RUNNERS

Hi hive runners, how are you? It's been a while since my last post. I hope you are all doing well, as we are now entering the rainy season.

Actually, this is a running session I've been doing for a while, but I really wanted to share this moment with you all because it's my experience running with a new running community. I finally mustered the courage to run with them after a year of joining, as I initially only participated in their strength training sessions every Wednesday. And on Sundays, they organize a Sunday morning run.

Then I decided to join. At first, I was afraid to participate because my breathing wasn't strong enough to keep running for a full 5km. Before that, I asked if this was suitable for beginners and slow paces. The organizers replied that there would be a sweeper accompanying us. So I decided to join and come.

After warming up, we started running. I did my best until the first kilometer without stopping, but when I was about to enter the second kilometer, I decided to walk because I was having trouble breathing. And I was accompanied by the community committee.

My first pace was 7:37/km. After reaching kilometer 2, we stopped to take a group photo. There were no refreshments during this training session, and we just ran at a leisurely pace.

After taking photos, we continued running. Because I felt tired, I was accompanied by other members, and we ran together at a slow pace following my pace. With a total time of 48:26, I completed 5.48 kilometers with an average pace of 8:49/kilometer.

After arriving, we took a break to drink and cool down. After that, the other members and I took photos at a pretty interesting photo spot. The results were quite aesthetic and cool.

In my opinion, this community is one of the best, because for someone like me, they always wait for me and check on me with questions like, “Are you okay?” “Are you still strong enough to continue?” Such questions really touched me. Haha.