I'll start by saying that I think they were in the mood to run slow... either way this was a great run for me! My favorite group run is when we all stay together so we can talk. My contribution to the conversation is a series of short answers between gasps but the others are great at chatting while running along. I'm seriously envious of this.
Our run starts at the old courthouse right in the middle of downtown. It's pretty difficult to start a run here with the wonderful scent of food coming from every direction. There are several restaurants all around the square, some with outdoor seating. The courthouse is being renovated and the grounds around it are always neatly landscaped. This little section of town has a great feel to it.
We head away from downtown and run through an old historic neighborhood with tree-lined streets. This is just a two mile loop but the group is usually at a pace that forces me to take at least one walk break before we get back to downtown. Last night I did not walk!
Our next two miles are in the opposite direction out almost to the highway and then back through another tree-lined street to downtown. This loop takes us by Sonic Drive-In and last night they had a band playing in the parking lot. Yes, a band at Sonic! We thought it was a bit strange but at the time we were discussing whether we were smelling doughnuts or elephant ears... fall is definitely in the air and I think we might have mistaken french fry grease for the scent of the Cleveland County Fair. It's almost time for the carnies to show up and set up those rickety rides.
Oh I didn't walk on this loop either! As a matter of fact, I was leading the pack (not sure how I ended up in the front) when we came back into downtown and right by the outdoor seating at the new burger joint on the corner. I have to admit, that was pretty special.
I do love summer but today I'm daydreaming of fall temperatures and great group runs!
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