Live racing is back!!!  It has been 21 months…that is how long it has been since I have been able to be surrounded by our running community for a live half marathon!  I just ran the 2021 Cheshire half marathon and just needed to share my thoughts about racing and where we stand as a running community since the pandemic began. In this episode, I will share my thoughts about our summer cohort of team of healthy runners, my personal race and where it fits in my running journey, and my thoughts about our running community and the future of racing. Here are the previous blogs and podcast episodes I mentioned in this episode: Episode 50- Training Cycles:   https://sparkyourtraining.com/training-cycles-running-run-planning-in-2021/ Episode 27- How to Run in the Summer Heat: https://sparkyourtraining.com/summer-running/   Episode 72- What Pace You Should Run: https://sparkyourtraining.com/what-pace-should-i-run/   Episode 76- How to Find Your Mental Edge:   https://sparkyourtraining.com/find-your-mental-edge-during-a-marathon/   Episode 80- Running Gear: https://sparkyourtraining.com/running-gear-with-coach-whitney/   Sponsored by... This episode is brought to you by UCAN! Click here and use code HEALTHYRUNNER for 20% off your entire UCAN order!  Learn more about how SuperStarch unlocks and sustains optimal output, reducing fatigue without spikes or crashes and is backed by science. We’ve got a special offer for you where you can save 20% by using the code HEALTHYRUNNER.  Just head to: https://ucan.co/share/duane.scotti/ and use the code HEALTHYRUNNER at checkout to save 20%!    Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster?     Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program.  Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry.  Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life.   If you’re interested in learning more, we’ve got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are.  Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching   Connect with Dr. Duane:   Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel duane@sparkyourtraining.com www.sparkhealthyrunner.com   Listen & Subscribe:   Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website