Quote:
"Don't compare your chapter 1 to someone else's chapter 20" - Unknown
Intro:
Thanks to all who read the first episode! I received enough feedback to keep the motivation alive to keep this rolling, so enjoy episode 2. I spent last week out of the country in London. I always try to get immersed a little bit into the running scene when traveling. It's fun to look for a race or a group run to experience it in a different environment. London is massive compared to Cincinnati and after looking up running groups, I found an incredible amount of them. I decided to join in on an easy run with the Tracksmith store group. It was awesome to meet some of their runners and hear a little bit about what it's like being a runner in Europe.
The cities over there seem to be much better built for running/biking with lanes, paths, and parks pretty much everywhere. However, quick shout out to Crown Cincinnati and Wasson Way for being an absolute game changer to the scene here in Cincy! (Please support them in any way you can)
I do come away with some appreciation for the Cincinnati running scene. London is 30x the population and it can make you feel like just another runner amongst an endless sea of them. The size here feels like you kind of know everyone in the running scene one way or another. Which gives a cool feeling of being really connected in my opinion.
Anyways, I'm back. And it's hot as hell here. Stay hydrated out there!
Local Running News:
Fleet Feet Cincinnati is hosting a Run Club Celebration next Thursday, 9/5 at 6PM at their Oakley Store. Giveaways, credit towards ASICS shoes, and refreshments! RSVP here: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/93401/asics-run-club-celebration-cincinnati
Project MEAS is partnering with Beyond Exercise for a run every other Wednesday. Open to anyone! Join for a run and women's health workshop to follow. They meet tonight (8/28) at 6pm at Beyond Exercise.
Cross country season is back! Meets kicked off this past weekend. My favorite memories of running are high school XC days. Shout out everyone who raced this past weekend! Maybe I'll have some updates on the local high school/college season as the season progresses...
World Running News:
A couple Diamond League meets over the weekend. Jakob Ingebrigsten destroying the 3k world record was insane. And Mondo Duplantis sent another WR in the Pole Vault. Unlimited money hack.
I may not keep up this segment. I love the track scene but as mentioned in the previous episode. Follow Citius Mag. Their coverage of the scene is fantastic and way better than I'm going to be able to keep up on lol.
Strava Segment Highlight:
Gotta shout out Jack Cordonnier for hitting up last week's segment for his entire workout. Absolutely torched one of the laps to claim the segment at 3:52 mile pace. Also, ran the segment 14 times lol.
This episode's segment: https://www.strava.com/segments/36559664
Everyone loves a good view from Eden Park. Make sure to tag me (Kyle Klingler) in your run if you want a shout out next week lol.
Training Tip:
Another tip where I'll refer to the quote above. Comparison in running is so common, and I see it kill a lot of people's enjoyment. It's hard not to compare sometimes when everyone is always talking about times, paces, and PR's. But running is about your individual progress. Focus on where you're at and where you want to be, and enjoy working towards that. Especially when new runners start out, running can really be tough and not super enjoyable. It can be easy to see others having full on conversations whilst running and be discouraged. But remember, we were all there at one point and each run makes you better. Compare only to who you were yesterday!
Throwback Moment: Eric Finan wins NCAA XC Regionals
Figured it could be cool to highlight a memory in the history of Cincinnati running in each episode. And no better way to kick it off than shouting out the UC legend, Eric Finan. Back in the fall of 2010, Finan snagged the win at the Great Lakes Regional Meet with a 30:25 10k. Finan had a lot of special moments at UC and post-collegiately, but I remember hearing about this one specifically. My brother was a freshman at UC and hearing the Bearcats were being repped at the NCAA level winning big meets like that got me hyped to go there. Shout out Eric!
Cincy Runner Spotlight: Andrew Winebrenner
For this episode's spotlight, I wanted to shout out a guy who's made a huge difference in the Cincy running scene. The founder of Roebling Runners, Andrew Winebrenner. He's built a great community over the years. They meet on Tuesdays over in Newport. Give them a follow @roeblingrunners for some great social media content as well. I asked Andrew for a quote below.
"6 years ago, I was inspired to build a community around running because of these running crews that were popping up in bigger cities, like NYC and DC . I had recently gotten the itch to run after becoming a father and also wanted to carve out time to connect with friends early in the morning. Life can get so chaotic and busy, so it was a great accountability to make space for each other. I wanted that group to be a celebration of Cincinnati and the Roebling Bridge was a perfect icon to rep. We threw together a logo and said let’s meet at the bridge! Over the years, the Roebling Runners has remained a bridge-building community that helps people working towards new personal goals, connect with friends along the way, and explore new areas of the city."
I love what he had to say. The accountability of running groups helps so much. And it really does keep you committed to a routine of getting out for a run and spending time with great people amongst everyone's busy lives. I also like the mention on the simplicity of their formation. Similar to how Jack and I started Cincinnatus, it really is just "hey lets meet here and call ourselves this". Years later, it's wild to look back on what can grow from that. Shout out Andrew for starting a group that's truly a foundation in the Cincy running community!
Upcoming Local Races:
8/31 - WEBN Froglegs 5k - 5k at Sawyer Point. Benefits Epilepsy Alliance Ohio.
9/2 - Cincinnati Aruna Run - Highly recommend this Labor Day race. Benefits an amazing cause, the Aruna Project! 5k/10k/mile races.
9/8 - Sunflower Rev It Up for Parkinson's - Run/Ride races at Yeatman's Cove for a great cause.
Thanks again for tuning in! I aim to keep these short and sweet. Please comment below if there's anything you liked/disliked or would like to see added.
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