Running Alone?

All you need to start running is a pair of trainers. There’s no need to rent equipment or pay for a course like you would with skiing or climbing. Running is simple, accessible… and yet it’s hard to stick with over time. Every year, thousands of people start running for the first time. Many do it for health, to lose weight, or to reduce stress. But as days, weeks, and months go by, that initial motivation starts to fade. The result? Many end up quitting. One of the biggest barriers isn’t physical or logistical. It’s emotional. And it’s called: running alone.

Running Alone Drains Your Motivation

I remember a campaign that said: Running alone sucks. For me, it’s absolutely true. Running alone means having to find motivation again and again, without any external support. And that isn’t always easy—especially when it’s cold, raining, or you’re tired.

According to the SportsShoes Running Report 2025¹, the main motivations for running are reducing stress, improving mental health, and challenging yourself. But to sustain these motivations over the long term, we need support².

Up to 40% Don’t Run Because They Have No One to Run With

En algunos grupos de edad, como el de adultos entre 35 y 55 años, hasta el 40% no sale a correr simplemente porque no tienen con quién hacerlo³. Y eso no solo afecta al inicio, también a la constancia.

Having a training partner changes the game. It’s not the same to tell yourself “I’m not going out today” as it is to cancel on someone you’ve already made plans with.

A Running Buddy Pushes You When You Need It Most

That running buddy doesn’t just help you get out the door—it also pushes you to perform better. Some days you’ll pull them along, and on other days they’ll push you. That mutual support creates commitment and a bond that goes beyond sport.

On top of that, running with someone gives you an emotional boost: you feel better for helping, for sharing the challenge, and for staying committed to your goals.