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So, today I learned something about myself. I am not fast. Brad and I challenged ourselves to run with the Bronxville Running Company Wednesday night groups, knowing that these young men would be much, MUCH faster than we are. They all qualified for the NYC marathon, legitimately. Like, by time. But, I had no idea that the people who attend this group were insanely fast as well. The lead pack dipped down to 6 minute miles at one point, and an old guy seriously called himself a straggler because he was running 7:23 minute miles. (This was a 5 mile run). Meanwhile, Brad and I were desperately trying to keep this just-under-50-years-old guy in our sights so we didn't get completely lost (since we had no clue where we were going). And then that guy, a very nice guy named Norm, told us that he was the last of the "slow pack." Right. I think we ran that in 40 minutes or less. And there were crazy, CRAZY hills. But, don't fret, Brad and I will be back next Wednesday, pushing ourselves to be stronger, faster, better. Plus, I found out they go out to dinner afterwards and split the bill. Maybe we'll make some new friends. And we may even attend the Sunday hour and a half run at the Rocky's at 8am with the Bronxville Running Co. Because how else do you get faster than by running with people who can blow you out of the water?

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It was a good day, because I learned a lot about myself and my goals. And I will meet them.