The easy, friendly way

Yesterday morning I was out early, in the dark, running a mile as fast as I could. Today I ran in the gorgeous sunshine, supporting three relatively new runners with a gentle jog, followed by some jog/walking.
It's so great to see people stretching beyond their comfort zones towards their true potential.
All three of the runners I was with this morning said that they enjoyed running with others and that they didn't think they'd be able to keep up the running if they weren't doing it with a group who all supported each other.
Striving for your potential doesn't have to be hard, and it is also often far more effective when you've got others supporting you.