What a buddy is for
A buddy can make the first introduction less awkward, compare a route, or send a mutually agreed check-in before an outing. The goal is encouragement and familiarity. A buddy is not a coach, medical adviser, emergency contact, or a promise that someone will attend every run.
Match the week, not the résumé
Useful matching preferences include area, morning or evening availability, run/walk comfort, and the kind of support each person wants. Employer, job title, and finish-time ambition should not decide who belongs together. Buddy matching is a proposed feature and is not available on this website.
Agree on a small commitment
For a future pairing, agree how often to check in, which communication channel is comfortable, and how to cancel. Meet initially at a confirmed public group activity. Either person can pause or change the arrangement without having to justify a personal situation.
Experienced runners can help too
A returning marathoner can be a welcoming peer without taking charge of someone’s training. Ask before offering advice. Celebrate a shorter outing or a rest decision as readily as a distance milestone. Do not publish someone else’s progress or photos without permission.
GOOD TO KNOW
Questions, answered.
Will the site match me today?
No. There is no matching service or messaging system yet.
Do buddies need to run at the same pace?
Only if they plan to run together. They can also support each other before and after separate pace groups.