One point of clarification. One of my favorite things about running is spending that time socializing. I just slow down my pace and chat away. It's one of my most favorite activities.
I second this. As an adult with kids, I rarely make new friends that are more than acquaintances. However, running with groups have given me more than 10 friends the last two years. These are people I've socialized with while running mile after mile. Running puts you in a mood quite like being moderately drunk.
It's also a great way to meet people who couldn't care less about what you do for a living. That's a win for me.
It's also a great way to meet people who couldn't care less about what you do for a living. That's a win for me.