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October 06, 2004
Group Run
Every Wednesday night there is a group run from the local running store. I used to go to these on a somewhat regular basis, but I found that I usually ran way too fast since there wasn't really anyone at the right pace to run with. I have the mentality that I intended to run with other people, so I better be with other people, not by myself. I find that it is easier to run too fast than too slow, so I would frequently do these runs way faster than I should.
Anyway, I haven't been up in almost a year because I would run too fast and I would get home past my bedtime. Since I can sleep a little bit later tomorrow, I decided that I would be social tonight and do the group run. It turns out that the group was wear testing a new shoe tonight. It isn't that the shoe was bad, it just was not a good shoe for me. It was heavier than I like, more stable than I can wear, and way too stiff for me. The rep was completely understanding since not everyone is meant for one particular shoe and when he heard what I usually wear, agreed that this was not a shoe that he would try to sell to me.
Anyway, I ended up running with one of the guys and didn't run way too fast. I could have dropped the hammer at any point and decided to race this run, but that most definitely would not be in my best interest. S and I chatted the entire run. He and I have met many times, but we've never really had a chance to talk or run together. I enjoyed the company and may be going back more often since there is a bigger group with some people closer to my pace now. The main problem is that the run does not start until 6:15 and I get home from work at 3:15. I don't really like to run in the dark. I fall easily and I don't really want to get hit by a car. I don't regret going. The group is a lot of fun and they tend to go out afterwards for refreshments at the pub next door (this is why it goes past my bedtime).
Speaking of bedtime, it's closing in fast on me. I get to sleep later tomorrow, but I still want to get a good night sleep with a race coming up this weekend. After tomorrow I'll have a better idea of what I'm looking at for Sunday.
Posted by Blondie at October 6, 2004 08:51 PM