Another season has started and with that brings the challenge of getting to know our new members and re-aquaint or learn even more about returning members; many of whom have become friends.
Today I had the pleasure of spending 4+ miles with Heather. Heather is working a couch to 5k program and walked/ran her first 5k last weekend with her husband. I understand that her daughter(s) did the kid's fun run associated with it. The 5k was a benefit for Thon, Penn State's charity for Childhood Cancer. I did not ask her (and I will next time I see her) if she attended Penn State. There is always something to learn. Heather is proud of her 5k finish and I enjoyed being able to share in her enthusiasm. Congratulations Heather! I learned a few other things too but I'll leave those for you to discover on your own.
Group running and walking is a great way to pass the miles. In the process we chat and in addition to sharing our lives we share our own lessons learned about distance exercise. I've learned just as much from first timers as (I hope) they have learned from me. Running is an individual sport; yet a key to all our success this season will be in our group work.
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