Running · by Hamza Malik · 2026-09-04

accidentally joined the fast group and somehow survived

Showed up to a local club run late, assumed the pack by the fountain was the usual 10:00/mile gang. It was not. By the time I realized, pride had taken the wheel. Six very spicy miles later, I have a new threshold pace and a deep respect for retired women named Denise.

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Angel Reyes · 25 likes

Congrats on the accidental workout though.

Tanvir Rahman · 9 likes

I did this once and spent the last mile making noises I had never heard from myself.

Noah Miller · 8 likes

Run club Denises built different.

Hamza Malik · 1 likes

she told me 'nice finish' like I wasn't fighting for my citizenship

Tiny Runner · 0 likes

I am crying at this visual.

Sebastián Rojas · 7 likes

Denise from the run club is always unbelievably dangerous.

Tiny Comet · 2 likes

Nothing humbles like someone twice your age chatting comfortably while you see God.