Social Running vs. Solo Running
As with many runners, I run alone most of the time. I think of running as a solo endeavor except on race day and the occasional group run. I always thing of the old Iron Maiden song, “The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner”. Maybe not the full lyrics but at least the title. I like going to races especially where there is a group of friends but for training I prefer to run alone. Just me, my GPS watch and my iPod. I’ve run with a running club but it started to feel like a chore to make it on-time and run with the group. I’m thinking to run with them occasionally but not on a weekly basis and just focus on my solo training. This might be just my personality. I really enjoyed doing day/multi-day relays with groups due to the social part but doing this on a regular basis is just too much for me.
I have a 5k race in a week where many of my running club (well part time running club) and several co-workers will be there. It should be a good time as the rare occurrence but then it will be back to solo training.
My daughter bought me a 
Got a 5k run in between rainstorms. The knee is pain free but still weak. Waited for the Red Wings game room end and the temperature to warm to the mid 60s. My strengthening exercises seems to be working, just have to keep up with it. Expecting thunderstorms and high winds for the early part of the week, so it looks like indoor work until mid-week.
