Running the Bridle Path with a Run Group

After almost a year, I finally made it to a NYC Run Group -- The Running Co. at Colombus Circle. The loop they did was something they called the lollipop. You run up the bridle path (the stick) and then circle the Reservoir (the lolli part). It was fun to learn a new party. (Of course Garmin didn't pick me up until I hit the Res), but as with my previous run group experience, I lagged far behind. In fact, so far behind that when they went around the res, the went clockwise. I didn't know any better and went counter-clockwise. I saw them pass me and that's how I knew I was going the wrong way.

Still, for about the first mile I kept up (with the stragglers), so it was a mini speed workout for me. I'm used to being the lagger on group runs. It's fine, especially when I know the course. I felt a little stupid since I didn't really know the course they were using and couldn't see which way they went (that's how far I lagged). But, every once in a while I wish there was a slow runners run group. It'd be nice to actually chat with some of the other runners while I do my run, not just before it. Based on the time I think I ran just over 4 miles. I'll have to do that full lolli run to get an accurate distance. (I decided to run home once I hit the 72nd st. Transverse rather than run back down to Columbus Circle.