• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • about
  • Pug Partners
  • contact/pr
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Bloglovin
    • Facebook
    • Goodreads
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • Pinterest
    • Threads
    • TikTok

Runs With Pugs

ok, the pugs don't run, but we do

  • race reports
  • Travel
  • Recipes
  • Link Ups
  • instagram Landing Page

The Latest

Setting Goals For National Physical Fitness & Sports Month

Celebrate Good Times!

5 Training Tips For Running Moms

You are here: Home / Uncategorized / celebrate global running day 2020

celebrate global running day 2020

June 3, 2020      13 Comments

Global Running Day has come around again.

global running day

Honestly, with everything going on in the world right now, I am grateful for these little reasons to celebrate. Brights spots lead to hope and hope leads to better days. The very point of Global Running Day is joining people together through the activity of running, and we could desperately use some togetherness right now.

During the pandemic, so many turned to running as a way to deal with fear, stress, anxiety, and loss. The simple act of putting one foot in front of the other became a respite, and it’s beautiful to see so many new athletes joining our ranks.

So how am I commemorating the day?

Join a Virtual Event

For Global Running Day, there are plenty of Virtual Events, especially since there are so few actual ones. You can pledge to run any distance through the initiative itself, or you can sign up for something bigger, like the Best Damn Race Florida Challenge (affiliate link).

Encourage A Friend

Now is a great time to introduce new people to the joy of running. In many places, we can’t run together, but we can hold each other accountable and partner up in spirit. Reach out to someone who you know might like to give running a try had have them start today, Global Running Day. If you can be together on the road or trail, do it. If not, text or call each other before, during, and/or after your miles. It’s not the same but it’s something.

Treat Yourself To Some New Gear

New socks, new fuel, new whatever it is to motivate you and keep you moving. I already picked up this gorgeous new Road ID from the limited Cobalt Collection (snag a Road ID of your own and save 20% with code RUNNINGWITHPUGS20),

global running day

and I’m expecting a new Garmin Forerunner 235 any day now. It’s not my dream Garmin, but it was on sale and it had a gift card, and my beloved 735XT is limping its way to a painful finish. I will not be hitting a triathlon any time soon, so this will serve.

global running day
courtesy of Garmin.com

Honor The Run

Cheesy as it sounds, I mean it. Enjoy. Be aware of your strength and your power. Respect the discipline you have shown through your commitment. We may not be racing right now, but every single one of us is stronger for the experiences leveled at us in 2020, and that deserves to be honored.

Join the Runner’s Roundup!

Link up each week to post your favorite running tips, experiences, race and training recaps, workouts, gear, and coaching ideas. Join your hosts Coach Debbie Runs, Running on Happy, Confessions of a Mother Runner, Mile by Mile, Runs with Pugs, and Organic Runner Mom each week for the Runners’ Roundup linkup! Your link must be running related. Unrelated links will be removed. You must link back to your hosts — it’s common courtesy and a lot more fun! Spread the link-up love by visiting at least two other #running bloggers! Leave a comment and find new blogs to read! Use hashtags #running and #RunnersRoundup to stay in touch and promote your content!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

How are you celebrating Global Running Day?

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Deborah Brooks says

    June 3, 2020 at 12:44 pm

    I am all about treating yourself to some new running gear! We have an all day relay for our MRTT group going on. I am almost up so gotta run! Have a great day

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      June 3, 2020 at 1:19 pm

      That sounds incredible! Enjoy it!

      Reply
  2. Wendy says

    June 3, 2020 at 12:50 pm

    Enjoy your run–I’m so glad you’re running so well again and able to fully enjoy Global Running Day!

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      June 3, 2020 at 1:20 pm

      Well, I did miles. I’m not going to swear they were running, but they were certainly super fast walking.

      Reply
  3. Denise @ runheartfit says

    June 3, 2020 at 1:36 pm

    We definitely can use some togetherness right now! I’m also happy that so many new runners have join the running community.
    Happy Global Running Day!

    Reply
  4. Chaitali says

    June 3, 2020 at 3:16 pm

    Thanks for the heads up on possible deals on running gear today! I had forgotten about that 🙂
    Chaitali recently posted…Peloton App reviewMy Profile

    Reply
  5. Darlene S Cardillo says

    June 3, 2020 at 3:22 pm

    I connected virtually with 2 NYC friends. I hope to run at lunch and hopefully later with friends if it doesn’t rain.

    Reply
  6. Sandra Laflamme says

    June 3, 2020 at 5:08 pm

    Oooh a new Garmin. You must be so excited. I wish I could easily get out with some friends today to celebrate the run!

    Reply
  7. Rachel says

    June 3, 2020 at 7:46 pm

    I have the 230 and I love it. I think you’ll really like the 235. It’s simple yet has all the important features! Happy running day!

    Reply
  8. Kimberly Hatting says

    June 3, 2020 at 10:38 pm

    I’m glad we have this special day to celebrate or sport. And, there’s so many ways to celebrate running, there is really no excuse not to give the sport a try.

    Reply
  9. Lisa @ Mile by Mile says

    June 3, 2020 at 11:42 pm

    I think your return to running is a true reason to celebrate this day! But these are all good ways to celebrate and reasons to appreciate running, especially right now.

    Reply
  10. Catrina says

    June 4, 2020 at 12:01 pm

    Oh, I have the Forerunner 235 too! I love it – so easy to use and not too many functions that I don’t need.
    Encouraging others to run is great! This community has to grow. 😉

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      June 4, 2020 at 12:08 pm

      I’ll miss the cycling and swimming features, but it’s ok. I’m not using them anytime soon.

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

CommentLuv badgeShow more posts

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Well, Hello There

bio
Welcome to Runs With Pugs. My name is Jenn and this is the story of my love affair with running and finding myself through fitness. From C25K to marathon, from triathlon to SUP, from broken leg to the recovery journey... I'm sharing it all. I'm a wife and mother of one, living in NE Florida, in love with travel, adventure, and food. Oh. We have a grumble of pugs, too. Thank you for joining us! We're glad to have you along for the ride!

Let’s Connect!

Follow on Bloglovin


Partners

Click here for FREE SHIPPING
Save With Code RUNSWITHPUGS

Pugs Run 50 States

Search Posts

Recent Posts

  • Setting Goals For National Physical Fitness & Sports Month
  • Celebrate Good Times!
  • 5 Training Tips For Running Moms
  • The Politics Of Running
  • The Runs With Pugs Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Currently Reading

Jennifer's books

The Other Mrs.
The Skylark's Secret
Holly
Queen of Shadows
Archer's Voice
Heir of Fire
The Assassin's Blade
Lore Olympus: Volume One
By Any Other Name
Out There Screaming
Crown of Midnight
Throne of Glass
How to Kill Men and Get Away with It
Verity
Wrong Place Wrong Time
A Fever in the Heartland: The Ku Klux Klan's Plot to Take Over America, and the Woman Who Stopped Them
Sisters in Law: How Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Went to the Supreme Court and Changed the World
The Girl in the Leaves
The Pale-Faced Lie
Yellowface


Jennifer PugRunner's favorite books »

Archives

Footer

disclaimer

I am not a doctor or medical professional, nor do I play one on the internet. This blog reflects my personal experiences on my own fitness and running journey, and the processes that work for me. Before you begin any exercise regiment, please consult your physician.
Team Bears Bocce Battlestar Galactica made it to t Team Bears Bocce Battlestar Galactica made it to the third round of the 2nd Annual Bocce Fest, benefitting @stronglikesteve!

This is always such a great community event, centered around an incredibly inclusive event and with proceeds going to provide awareness, community outreach, education, advocacy and funding for organizations and individuals caring for adults with intellectual and developmental differences.

Founder @steph_sanalila does such a wonderful job with this event, making a fun environment for players, creating volunteer opportunities for local students and honoring the memory of her brother.

Visit https://www.stronglikestevefoundation.org/about for more info on how you can help!

#boccefest #bearsboccebattlestargalactica #worldgolfvillage #worldgolfliving #bocce #stronglikesteve #bethechange #makeadifference
The pug side eye side eye. @lunanleonidas #pug The pug side eye side eye.

@lunanleonidas

 #pug #sweetlunapug

 #pugpuppy #puglife #pugsandkisses #pugbaby #pugsofinstagram #pugstagram #grumbleinc #grumble #pugstagram #pugworld #carlino #thetomcoteshow #dogstagram #petstagram #pugoftheday #pugsdaily #pugstyle #904dogs #keelysafternoontea #pugfeaturedaily #pugclub #dailybarker #woofpackbros #woofpackbros4life #woofpackhotties #woofpackkitties #woofpackfamily #dogsconnectingtheworld
Drinking in that sunshine for sure! It was a bea Drinking in that sunshine for sure! 

It was a beautiful morning that turned quickly into a beautiful day. Sundays are hard because they are immediately  followed by Mondays, and Mondays are hard.

Lots to catch up on this week! April is chock full of holidays, birthdays, days off, and events, so let’s get to it!

#Running #streakingwiththecoolkids
About this morning… I was up and out early to d About this morning…

I was up and out early to drive to Flagler Beach for the #Missionpossible5k.

It was a small, well organized event, with an easy-to-follow course (the last mile was almost exclusively an ocean view), with great shirts and swag.

I was really pleased with my performance, and even more pleased with this beach sunrise. I’ll share more on the #RunnersRundown on Wednesday, so stay tuned!

Where did you run or race this weekend?

#Running #streakingwiththecoolkids
Oh, hello long sleeves. I’m here for it. So goo Oh, hello long sleeves. I’m here for it.

So good to stretch the legs today. I was super sore after a @runsmartofficial cross training session last night, and needed to just get out there and let the fresh air work its magic.

What are you up to today? I really need to take a moment with my calendar and get some plans locked into place. 

#running #streakingwiththecoolkids
He’s gonna get it, one of these days. 🍌 @lu He’s gonna get it, one of these days. 🍌 

@lunanleonidas 

 #pug #sweetlunapug

 #pugpuppy #puglife #pugsandkisses #pugbaby #pugsofinstagram #pugstagram #grumbleinc #grumble #pugstagram #pugworld #carlino #thetomcoteshow #dogstagram #petstagram #pugoftheday #pugsdaily #pugstyle #904dogs #keelysafternoontea #pugfeaturedaily #pugclub #dailybarker #woofpackbros #woofpackbros4life #woofpackhotties #woofpackkitties #woofpackfamily #dogsconnectingtheworld #cheesetax
Check out those blue skies! I got to sleep in AND Check out those blue skies!

I got to sleep in AND take advantage of some cooler temps. It really didn’t warm up until my last mile and that was just fine.

I feel like this month and next are really just flying by. So much is going on, and I want so badly to enjoy it all, including the crisp, sunny days where we find them!

#Running #streakingwiththecoolkids
Kind of a meh day. I got in some walking miles and Kind of a meh day. I got in some walking miles and some balance and strength work through @runsmartofficial.

Tomorrow will be cooler and more productive for sure!

#running #streakingwiththecoolkids
Happy Monday! I don’t know about you all, but y Happy Monday!

I don’t know about you all, but your girl is TIRED. It is so hard to roll out of bed some mornings. Ugh. 

I managed (finally) and banked six miles in some gross humidity. And now it’s time for some self care and then back to work.

Also. We have somehow acquired a pecan tree? Any tips on the growth and care of this would be greatly appreciated!

#Running #streakingwiththecoolkids
Sunday fun day! Just a short walk to start the da Sunday fun day!

Just a short walk to start the day and work out some stiffness. Some days, my ankle just doesn’t want to cooperate 🫤

I have been making graphics and content all day for a client, and now I’m about to do hair and makeup for a little event. Wheee! 

This week is going to be BUSY! There’s a lot of changes to the regular routines (nails, a digital learning day, after school and weekend programming) and I have a race on Saturday and bocce ball on Sunday! 

Who else is ready to dive in?!

#Running #streakingwiththecoolkids

Copyright © 2025 · Wordpress Theme by Hello Yay!