We found out from word of mouth that a local running store offers free organized weekly runs for serious runners and families.  It's a great way to drum up foot traffic to their store and we benefit from running with others.  I noticed that although I enjoy staying busy with back to back activities.  It's less about the activities and more about the human interaction and relationships.  I am looking forward to the family run (/walk) later today.  


I like organized runs because I know that the store owners and organizers will be there.  These individuals are accountable and trustworthy (therefore, it's not like just meeting a group of strangers in a park somewhere).