{"id":1324,"date":"2019-07-19T08:10:11","date_gmt":"2019-07-19T08:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/carolineg1.sg-host.com\/index.php\/2019\/07\/19\/thoughts-while-running\/"},"modified":"2023-10-10T21:49:49","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T20:49:49","slug":"thoughts-while-running","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/thoughts-while-running\/","title":{"rendered":"Thoughts while running: 45 thoughts every runner has while out for a run"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:149.92679355783%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:149.92679355783%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:149.92679355783%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>I have many thoughts while running. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Often, it&rsquo;s just me and my mind for well over half an hour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Running offers me that much needed peace and quiet, away from my busy, modern lifestyle, away from technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re anything like me, you go for a run and have what feels like a million and one thoughts going through your mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>&ldquo;Why do I feel so tired already?&rdquo;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&ldquo;How fast should I be going?&rdquo;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&ldquo;Do I even like running?&rdquo;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You may think that you&rsquo;re the only runner to have these types of random thoughts while running, but you&rsquo;d be surprised to know that you&rsquo;re not alone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, runners are notorious for having inner monologues with ourselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After all, when you&rsquo;re alone for miles and miles, you become your own best friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/runner-self-confidence\/\">How to believe in yourself: Running and self confidence<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/70-683x1024.png\" alt=\"thoughts while running\" class=\"wp-image-4486\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/70-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/70-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/70-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/70.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3Crect%20width='683'%20height='1024'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"thoughts while running\" class=\"wp-image-4486 eager-load\" title=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/70.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/70-683x1024.png.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/70-683x1024.png.webp 683w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/70-200x300.png.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/70-768x1152.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/70.png.webp 1000w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How your motivation to run affects your thoughts while running<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Motivation plays a huge role when it comes to running. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst there isn&rsquo;t a magic formula that will get you out of the door each time, it&rsquo;s important you find a reason that is personal to you as to why you want to go for a run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&rsquo;re running to lose weight, get fit or simply get outdoors more, running motivation is highly personal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.strava.com\/press\/stravas-largest-ever-study-of-runner-motivation-why-we-run\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Strava&rsquo;s 2020 study<\/a> on running motivation and why we run, there are five runner types:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Passionate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invested<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fitness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mindful<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reluctant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a breakdown for each runner type:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Passionate runners<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Passionate runners hold high expectations that running will help them experience happiness and accomplish new things. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This type of runner enjoys running in groups and attending races\/events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Invested runners<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Invested runners enjoy the experience of running. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They have moderate beliefs that running provides psychological benefits like happiness or accomplishment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This type of runner participate often in running events and are highly likely to belong to formal groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fitness runners<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This type of runner rarely participates in running events and mainly runs alone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They do, however, enjoy running in groups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their motivation to run is for health, body image and strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mindful runners<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mindful runners like to run alone and rarely participate in running events. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to &lsquo;Invested&rsquo; runners, they value happiness, accomplishment and accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reluctant runners<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unsurprisingly, the reluctant runner came out top with 28% of runners claiming to be reluctant runners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They rarely compete in running events and often run alone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They perceive the fewest social or psychological benefits of running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/how-to-motivate-yourself-to-go-for-a-run-when-its-the-last-thing-you-want-to-do\/\">How to motivate yourself to go for a run<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/69-683x1024.png\" alt=\"thoughts while running\" class=\"wp-image-4485\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/69-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/69-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/69-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/69.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/69-683x1024.png.webp\" alt=\"thoughts while running\" class=\"wp-image-4485 lazyload\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/69-683x1024.png.webp 683w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/69-200x300.png.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/69-768x1152.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/69.png.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/69.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to leverage your thoughts while running and stop the self sabotage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The different runner types got me thinking about the types of thoughts that runners have when out for a run.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, a reluctant runner may be more likely to experience self-sabotage while running in the form of negative or critical thoughts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m not good enough&rdquo;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&ldquo;I can&rsquo;t do this&rdquo;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m a failure&rdquo;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Start replacing your inner critic with your positive inner voice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Put aside the negative self talk and practice positive affirmation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>&ldquo;I am good enough&rdquo;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&ldquo;I can do this&rdquo;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&ldquo;I will succeed&rdquo;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The more you create a positive, confident internal dialogue, the more your mind will start to believe it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/how-to-stop-anxiety-and-negative-thoughts\/\">How to stop negative thoughts while running<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/68-683x1024.png\" alt=\"thoughts while running\" class=\"wp-image-4484\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/68-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/68-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/68-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/68.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/68-683x1024.png.webp\" alt=\"thoughts while running\" class=\"wp-image-4484 lazyload\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/68-683x1024.png.webp 683w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/68-200x300.png.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/68-768x1152.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/68.png.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/68.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thoughts while running: 45 thoughts every runner has while out for a run<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li> <span style='font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif;'>Wow, what a beautiful day for a run.<\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <span style='font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif;'>Oh my gaaadddd I&rsquo;ve been running for less than 1 minute and I already feel out of breath.<\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <span style='font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif;'>This feels awful! My body just doesn&rsquo;t want to run today&hellip;<\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <span style='font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif;'>I think I&rsquo;ll just run 5k today. That feels achievable.<\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <span style='font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif;'>How fast should I be going? I feel like I could go a bit faster.<\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <span style='font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif;'>Oh nope. Too fast.<\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <span style='font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif;'>Okay it&rsquo;s starting to feel a little bit easier. How far have I been running?<\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <span style='font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif;'>FIVE MINUTES?!<\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <span style='font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif;'>Do I even like running?<\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <span style='font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif;'>I wonder what I look like when I run.<\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <span style='font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif;'>I feel like a leaping gazelle.<\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <span style='font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif;'>Oh look another runner. I better speed up and breath a little harder.<\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <span style='background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2); font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif;'>I&rsquo;m going to take over&hellip;<\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <span style='font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif;'>Wow that felt great.<\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <span style='font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif;'>Ok I&rsquo;m going to slow down now. I better run this way so they don&rsquo;t see me slowing down.<\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <span style='font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif;'>What are these people doing in front of me? Can they not hear me coming? Move out of the way, people!<\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <span style='font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif;'>Maybe if I pound my feet harder they&rsquo;ll hear me coming and let me pass.<\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <span style='font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif;'>I hope they don&rsquo;t think some mad woman chasing them.<\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <span style='font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif;'>Okay, the road it is.<\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <span style='font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif;'>Cyclists you&rsquo;re just going to have to let me pass. You can swerve.<\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ah a pedestrian crossing. Hurry up green light, hurry up green light.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>22. Oh my god it&rsquo;s the longest red light EVER!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>23. I better jog on the spot so it looks like I&rsquo;m taking this seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>24. Finally! Now I&rsquo;m free!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>25. Wow. This feels great. I feel like I could run forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>26. But wait, if I run four more miles, that means I have to run six miles back. Can I do that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>27. Is it cheating if I get the train back?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>28. Soooo looking forward to nice warm shower when I get back. I feel like a sweaty mess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>29. What should I eat? Something healthy&hellip;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>30. But a pizza would go down a treat right now. Ooh and a chocolate milkshake! They&rsquo;re good for you right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>31. Yes, that&rsquo;s right, I&rsquo;m running. Stare all you like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>32. Wow that jogger looks so serene. How can she look so amazing whilst running?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>33. I wonder what I look like when running?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>34. Oh no is that a blister I can feel? Better run faster&hellip;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>35. I&rsquo;m so close to home yay!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>36. So, a running a marathon means I&rsquo;d have to do this run SEVEN times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>37. &hellip;&hellip;&hellip;&hellip;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>38. I&rsquo;d need to train for like, forever!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>39. But everyone looks so happy when they do the London Marathon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>40. I&rsquo;m going to sign up for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>41. Yayyy! Home time. Now I really need the loo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>42. Wow. I feel great. I feel like I could do that all over again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>43. Maybe not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>44. Now for a lovely hot shower. I deserve it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>45. I guess running isn&rsquo;t so bad after all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"\n  summary-block-wrapper\n\n  summary-block-collection-type-blog\n\n  summary-block-setting-text-size-medium\n  summary-block-setting-text-align-left\n\n  summary-block-setting-design-carousel\n  summary-block-setting-design-list-thumbnail-left\n\n  summary-block-setting-metadata-position-above-title\n  summary-block-setting-primary-metadata-date\n  summary-block-setting-secondary-metadata-none\n\n  summary-block-setting-show-thumbnail\n  summary-block-setting-show-title\n  summary-block-setting-show-price\n  summary-block-setting-hide-excerpt\n\n  sqs-gallery-design-carousel\n\n  \">\n<h2>More tips on running motivation:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/6-tips-to-keep-running-fun\/\">6 tips to keep running fun<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/9-ways-to-motivate-yourself-to-go-for-a-run\/\">9 ways to motivate yourself to go for a run<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/7-common-barriers-to-exercise-and-how-to-overcome-them\/\">Common barriers to exercise and how to overcome them<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/how-to-fit-a-run-into-a-busy-schedule\/\">How to fit running into a busy schedule<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/how-to-start-running-again-after-a-long-break\/\">How to start running again after a long break<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"summary-item-list-container sqs-gallery-container\">\n<div class=\"summary-item-list sqs-gallery\">\n<div class=\"\n          summary-item\n          summary-item-record-type-text\n          sqs-gallery-design-carousel-slide\n\n           summary-item-has-thumbnail\n\n          summary-item-has-cats\n\n          summary-item-has-author\n          summary-item-has-comments-enabled\n          \">\n<p><!-- End .summary-content --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- End .summary-item --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- End .summary-item-list --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- End .summary-item-list-container --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I have many thoughts while running. Often, it&rsquo;s just me and my mind for well over half an hour. Running offers me that much needed peace and quiet, away from my busy, modern lifestyle, away from technology. If you&rsquo;re anything like me, you go for a run and have what feels like a million and &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2339,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","disable-in-feed":false,"article-schema-type":"","disable-critical-css":false},"categories":[53,39],"tags":[128,131],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":2339,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/17-300x300.png"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1324"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1324"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1324\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13472,"href":"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1324\/revisions\/13472"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2339"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1324"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1324"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1324"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}