Our running group usually breaks into three groups. Speedy-McSpeedsters, Fast-Runners-in-Denial, and the Mid-to-Back-of-the-Packers. Sadly, I was the only Mid-to-Back-of-the Packer who showed up. Disappointed, I was prepared to run solo.
It was a chilly 24 deg when we headed out for our scheduled 5 mile run. I had decided to wear tights, two long sleeve shirts, and a fleece. Plus gloves and a warm hat. I knew within a quarter mile that I had over dressed. By the 1 mile marker, the fleece and gloves came off. At about 1.5 miles, I decided the gloves should go back on. Finally comfortable, I settled into a rhythm.
The group was encouraging when we passed each other on their way back from the turn point. Hoots and hollers and high fives. The positive energy motivated me to kick it up a notch.
Then the oddest thing occurred. One of the Speedy McSpeedsters (a guy who's training for Boston) decided to run out a little longer so he could meet up with me near 2.5 mile turn point and keep me company for the run in.
My run group rocks.
Lisa, sounds like a great group run. Nothing like it huh? Your doing so awesome lady!!!
ReplyDeleteThat was so nice of him! Glad you had a great run! :0)
ReplyDeleteRun groups rock! I agree.
ReplyDeleteI'm like you. I can take cold almost anywhere but my hands. If my hands are cold, it's all but over for me.
That is the best part of running with a running group, they never leave a runner behind! :)
ReplyDeleteYay for a good run and that's awesome that he came back to run you in!
ReplyDeleteMCM Mama
very cool, sounds like a nice group!
ReplyDeleteAwww how nice of him! That's why I LOVE runners.
ReplyDeleteI ALWAYS seem to over-dress for runs and I will spend the majority of it taking my gloves on and off. Today I finally went out without my gloves and even though my fingers were chilled at the beginning they quickly warmed up. Best decision ever!!
So happy you have an awesome group to run with, makes such a difference!!
ReplyDeleteThat is SO nice. How great for you! ;)
ReplyDeleteRunning groups are the only thing that gets me through my runs. Glad you have a supportive environment.
ReplyDeletei love the supportive feeling given by training groups !!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like Mr. Speedy Mc Speedster is a really nice guy!
ReplyDeleteI'm always perplexed by what to wear when it's cold. I always feel like what ever I'm wearing is too much.
That was nice of him, but it's too bad you had to run solo at all! It's my opinion that whoever heads the group should always make sure that everyone is at least paired off, no matter what the level of speed/ability.
ReplyDeleteThat's so cool of him to keep you company. Great job on getting it done!
ReplyDeleteSounds like me... gloves on and off and on again.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had some company. Running groups are amazing.
Sounds like a great group to run with
ReplyDeleteThat was nice of him! I often have to run longer but at a slower pace than those in my tri/running club who are training for shorter distance races and doing speed work. It's nice to run with others even if for just part of the time.
ReplyDeleteyes they do. That is something I would do... of course, the person I would meet would have to be like, walking, cuz I'm no speedy McSpeedster :-)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good group!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome that you found a good group :-)
ReplyDeleteThat is so Nice!!! Runner as the best kind of people out there.
ReplyDeleteGreat run!