As I mentioned in my last post, I had planned to meet up with a couple people from my running group for the second half of their long run this morning.
I was very excited to wake up to much warmer morning than earlier in the week. This combined with a later run start for myself, and I was looking at ~40, sunny, and no wind at the start of my run. Perfect! I was comfortable in capris paired with long sleeves over short sleeves and even took off the long sleeves about 2 miles from the end.
They were meeting family members at the turn point to switch our bottles. I didn't want to run the full 9 miles or so that they had plotted for the second half, so I walked about a mile down the trail and waited to join in after they had reached the turn point and were heading back.
As soon as I joined them, they told me that after several weeks of running long together, they had run out of things to talk about. I took the lead asking questions and telling stories of my own to help the pass time. I also tried to remind them to hydrate.
When they reached their scheduled run distance, they walked another mile or so to their cars as a cool down. One of them gave me a ride back to my car. All in all, I logged ~7.5 miles running, ~2 miles walking. They were happy to have company, and I enjoyed helping out. It was pretty much a win-win all the way around! I hope to do it again next weekend.
But this weekend's excitement isn't over yet. I've got some virtual cowbell to ring for Wes as he chases Iron in Arizona. Go, Wes, Go!
Nice job on the run! That is my idea of perfect running weather. I may have to wait until spring to see the temps in the 40's.
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo for perfect runs with amazing weather! Nice job!
ReplyDeleteGo Wes!!!
Nice job on the run and that's good running weather!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like an excellent run! I'm sure the others were very grateful to have your company and conversation to pass the miles!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! I love running and chatting with new people. It's such a nice change from the ipod!
ReplyDeleteIt definitely sounds like the arrangement worked out great for everyone!
ReplyDeleteNice job!
ReplyDeleteThat is one of the things I like about running. Everyone can do their own thing and still run together. The time always goes by quicker when you have company (unless, of course, your company is the "Are we there yet?" sort) haha
Sounds like a perfect run. Great people in a great running group...what can be better?
ReplyDeletei tried a different run group this weekend and sooooo fun to have new things to talk about
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