PigletsDad
My intelligence test came back negative.
Thanks PD. Unfortunately for me running is a solitary activity. I kind of like it that way, it clears the head. I might register for my local park run to see if I can get used to running and talking to strangers at the same time.
I sort of flip-flop. I love running by myself, but also enjoy going out in a group. I went out with my club yesterday evening, for the first time for ages. They have groups at different paces, walk-run, run-walk, 12min/mile, 11min/mile .. and so on. It was good to catch up with everybody, hear the gossip, people's race stories and injury woes.
Depending on how I feel, and what I want to do, I will pick different groups on different evenings. Most clubs are happy for non-members to run with them. I expect you local club will be different in detail, but wortha try to see if you like it.