Group Run
Sometimes, your running partners don’t show up.
Publish Date July 28, 2016.
I often make plans to meet companions for a run, but they may not always show up. This could be due to oversleeping, miscommunication or honest forgetfulness. When this happens, there is a rule of thumb among some runners to wait one minute for every five minutes the scheduled run was meant to last. Beyond that, it is considered acceptable to begin the run without the latecomers. Usually the rule is followed without a second thought. However, I find that the closer I am to a big race, the more important companionship is for me.
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