If You Dare

Should I suggest that we pick up the pace?

“Amy?”

“Hmm? Oh, sorry! I keep thinking I’m slowing you down.”

“This was my idea!”

“True. You were saying?”

“Have you thought about joining a running club?”

“Running club? Are you making fun of me?”

“I wouldn’t dare! I belong to one myself.”

“But I can still only run a few blocks.”

“That’s how everyone starts. Running with other people of different levels helps with motivation –
not that you seem to need it. And you learn a lot.”

“How so? The learning, I mean.”

“Technique, tips, places to run…”

Not bad. “Nagging? Shaming?”

“Maybe a little nagging sometimes, but no shaming. It’s runners encouraging each other and can be a lot of fun. I can give you information to check out the club I belong to, if you’re interested.”

“I’m moderately interested.”

He has a nice laugh.

“Try to contain your excitement. I’ll text you the website. Call or text me if you have any questions.”

Exchanging phone numbers…