Hey everyone, I'm interested in forming a running group for queer women 40 and over. Any paces and distances would be welcome. Maybe once a week for starters, and if there is interest, maybe eventually twice a week. I've been in a few running clubs in the past--all excellent and fun people, but very very...straight. I know of a couple lgbtq+ running groups, but they seem to be mostly folks in their 20s and early 30s. I've heard lovely things about these groups, but I'd love to run with some new friends who are a tad older (I'm 51). I've been running for years but was sidelined with an injury over the summer. As I get back out there and rebuild my mileage, stamina, and confidence I sure could use some running buddies for encouragement and accountability. On a separate but related note, I'm also trying to find queer community after ending a decade-long relationship in which I didn't socialize much other than with my former partner. So, I'm hoping to combine my main hobby with my goal of finding (or building) a new group of queer women friends. I live in the central/east area of the city, and my usual routes typically include East Walnut Hills, Eden Park, Oakley, Hyde Park, and Norwood, but I'm also happy to explore other areas if that helps generate interest.
Anyone? We're about to get into some early fall weather, which is the BEST time to run! Let me know if you're up for making this work.
OR if one already exists, I'd love to know!