Out of My Comfort Zone

So I have started this 10 week 5K training class. Wednesday and Saturday's are group runs and the other days of the week you're supposed to do either a run or a cross training activity. Last night was the 2nd group run I have attended. For those of you who know me (WELL) know that I am a shy person (unless alcohol is involved). Being that I am training for a 5K, alcohol is unfortunately not involved, therefore, making me shy. Meeting new people is way out of my comfort zone, especially when it comes to exercising.

Here are my exercising comfort zone rules.

1.) When I work out at a gym, I will not work out at your establishment anymore if you ask me if I need a personal trainer.
2.) If I catch any creep-o staring at me while I work out, I will not work out there anymore.
3.) Please don't talk to me when I am running on the treadmill, riding the bike, or any other time I am exerting a lot of energy.
4.) Talking to me while stretching. Please. No. That's just weird.

(if I know you on a personal level, these rules are subject to change)

So going to this group run twice a week is way out of my comfort zone...because people talk to me. We started our mile treck and I was in the "run" group which put me at the head of the group. The coach was asking us (while running) if during the week we ran with a buddy. I managed to blurt out, "No, I run alone." This prompted the lady next to me to start a full on get-to-know-me conversation. Really?

To be polite, I chatted, but there came a point in my run where I had to say..."Ok, I am slowing down now." Which sent her on her way. I have come to the conclusion that physically I am unable to run and hold a conversation at the same time. And it's not a blonde thing.