Better Together  Mixing your running and social life can give
both a boost.  June 3, 2009 Media: Better Together  Running with
others can liven up more than your routine. In a social setting,
you may be able to go faster or farther than you do on your own.
And often, the acquaintances you make as miles roll by grow into
friends for life. But going to a group run for the first time
can be intimidating. Here's how to get over any fears of joining
the pack.  Your Worry: Others run faster or longer distances
than you usually do. Your Move: Some groups are competitive and
serious about speed, but many others are more social and include
runners with a wide range of abilities. Before you go, contact
someone in a group to find out about paces and distances. Try to
find runners who run at your pace or slower. If they run a
little quicker than you, say by 10 to 20 seconds per mile, it's
okay to try to keep up, as long as the distance is close to what
you're used to covering. If they're going farther and faster
than you